Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 500:

In the living room, Carol indeed waited, her demeanor unusually stern compared to her usual warmth.

Sensing the change, Brian and Rachel approached with respect, greeting her quietly.

Carol maintained her cold, serious expression. She raised her hand and struck her cane forcefully against the floor, fixing her gaze on Brian. “What? Must I personally summon you for visits? Otherwise, you’d forget my very existence!”

“Grandma, why would you say such things? Work has consumed me lately, and I’ve neglected to visit. Please don’t worry, I’ll make more time to visit frequently and make up for the lost moments,” Brian replied.

Typically, even when Carol was simmering with anger, a few kind words from Brian would calm her down. But today, her displeasure remained unwavering.

Her cane struck the floor again with a sharp thud, and her expression hardened further. “Don’t try to deceive me. I may be elderly, but I’m neither deaf nor blind.”

“Grandma…” Brian began, but she cut him off.

finished speaking.” Carol’s anger intensified as her eyes fixed on him. “What are you planning to do about Rachel’s

and our PR department will issue a clarification shortly. I’ll ensure

management didn’t just harass Rachel—it injured her and thrust her into the spotlight,” Carol

no mercy. He’s a disgraceful individual and deserves severe punishment to prevent him from harming another woman,”

oversee this case, and

now on

outlined his approach to the situation, Carol’s anger gradually softened, her expression

a plan. Otherwise, my

immediately gestured for Rachel to come closer.

“Of course.”

deepening. “It’s been far too long since we last met, and you’ve grown noticeably thinner. Has work become overwhelming recently? Or has Brian treated you poorly, causing your distress?” Before Rachel could

firmly, feeling warmth flow through her fingers and into her heart. She rested her head on Carol’s shoulder with affection, smiling as she remarked playfully, “With your protection surrounding me, how