Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 538:

“Where is he?” Jeffrey asked, his frustration growing as he stared at the empty office.

“Jeffrey, just give it a moment. He is in an important meeting—he’ll be here in about thirty minutes,” Ronald quickly explained.

“You’d better not be lying,” Jeffrey warned, his glare sharp and unwavering, like something out of a crime drama.

“Relax, I’m not lying. Just sit tight for a bit—I’ll go get him myself.” With that, Ronald rushed off to make a call.

Unfortunately, Brian’s line was busy—again and again.

Ronald then tried Rachel’s phone, but she didn’t pick up either. Ronald, pacing anxiously like a cat on a hot tin roof, didn’t notice when Tracy silently entered Brian’s office.

Noticing her, Jeffrey’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. “Who… who are you?”

“I’m Tracy Haynes, Mr. White’s secretary,” she introduced herself with a polite smile. “Since you’re Mr. White’s guest, I came to personally bring you some tea and check if you need anything.”

eyes widened, his rage bubbling up again.

gentle smile.

have a question for you,” Jeffrey’s voice

expression remained warm. “Go ahead.

before finally voicing his concern. “What’s

a light chuckle.

fists clenched at his sides. “I

com is your storytelling

waver. “It’s strictly professional,” she replied

she tried to convince him, the more doubtful he became. “I heard you’re dating him.

if only slightly. “My relationship with him is personal. Don’t

you know… he has a fiancée? And yet you’re still with him? Don’t

shook as he spoke—his usual habit when

was. She had heard whispers about Rachel’s

just needed to push him a little further, make him lose control.