Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 748:

“Of course.”

As Kern reached out to take the folder, he accidentally knocked over the wine glass in front of him. It fell with a loud crash, sending shattered glass across the floor and its contents all over Rachel’s dress. She just happened to be wearing white today, which, naturally, spelled disaster when paired with wine stains.

Kern was visibly flustered, forgetting to even offer her a napkin. “I’m so sorry! It was an accident, I hope you don’t take offense.”

“It’s all right,” Rachel trailed off.

She suddenly noticed how overly attentive he seemed to be to her drenched outfit. Just when she was starting to think something wasn’t right, the door to the private room burst open.

dress stormed in, her expression thunderous. She marched right over and grabbed Kern by the ear. “I heard you booked a fancy restaurant and instantly

hasn’t even been that long, and you’re already sneaking around behind my back again?

came out of Kern’s mouth were nothing but pleas. “Honey, you’ve misunderstood! It’s not what it looks

let out a derisive snort. “When have I ever misunderstood you? Do I have to wait until you get your woman to bed? You’re a shameless pig, Kern. I’ve put up with you repeatedly, yet you keep betraying my

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greatly and had already

would abandon the project, but she would never allow anyone

Clifford. I understand that you’re upset, but my dealings

clarify the situation, Mr. Clifford. If my character or reputation is ruined because of tonight’s incident, know that I will pursue the matter

humiliation silently. She rose from her seat, her back straight, her shoulders squared, and strode to the