Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 532:

Seeing her defend Brian without hesitation—and noticing the fresh injury on her forehead—Hector couldn’t bring himself to reprimand him any longer.

“Take her upstairs and get that wound looked at,” he finally relented, his tone softening.

Without a word, Brian extended his hand, gently guiding Rachel toward the stairs.

The moment they entered the room, she shoved his hand away. “Why did you protect me?” Brian stepped toward her with an intensity that made her chest tighten.

She averted her gaze, feigning indifference. “I told you I’d cover for you in front of Hector and Carol, didn’t I? I gave my word, and I kept it. Simple as that.”

Her head lifted, her eyes sharp and unwavering. “I didn’t take that hit for nothing. There’s a price.”

Brian’s brow arched, his interest piqued. “Oh? Name it.”

Without missing a beat, Rachel gripped his tie, her tone cool and businesslike.

Tracy’s too. Considering the weight of that favor, it’s only fair I get compensated. Given your status, I’d say

You took that blow… for

mocking smile. “Of course. What did you

together, his expression cold and unreadable as he fixed his eyes on Rachel. The tension between them

the silence, Rachel spoke calmly. “Once Hector and Carol head to their

such a hurry to

𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲:

linger where I don’t

had learned to see

her forehead, concern flickering in his gaze. “How’s

swelling will fade in a couple of days.” The indifference in her voice

have her

flinched, and

reaching out instinctively. “Let me take

instantly, her rejection firm. “That won’t be

waist, his voice unyielding. “I’m just trying to help. Sit tight for a