Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 754:

Brenda shook her head, her voice resolute. “I don’t intend to do that. This project is important.”

Rachel met Brenda’s gaze steadily, her tone unwavering. “I’m not new to this industry. I know when things are off, and I’m not someone who can be easily swayed. We both know the reality here. I believe it’s best for both of us to move forward without making this more difficult than it needs to be.”

Brenda’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “I know exactly what you’re implying. I’ll admit—introducing you to Kern wasn’t altruistic. I was fully aware of his tendency to be drawn to beautiful women. But I wasn’t under any obligation to warn you, nor did I see a reason to. I’ll be honest—I had my own agenda. However, once you accepted this role, you should have anticipated the challenges that come with it. Every position, no matter how prestigious, comes with its own set of difficulties. If you can’t manage them, perhaps this isn’t the right place for you.”

Brenda expected Rachel to fire back with some kind of retort, but instead, she surprised her by accepting the words without resistance, her tone calm and thoughtful. “You’re absolutely right. I should’ve been better prepared to handle unexpected situations. If everything that’s happened was merely coincidental, then I have no further objections. But if someone has been deliberately causing trouble, that’s a different story.”

eyebrow arched sharply. “Are you

chuckle. “Well, if you feel aggrieved, Allan Vance’s door is always open. Play the

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composed, her tone steady as she addressed Brenda. “Thank you for the suggestion, but I

piqued. “Oh? And why is

deeply value that. I don’t wish

want to risk undermining that or using him as a shield. As

see her in a new light—one that reflected quiet strength, not easily swayed by external pressures. With a sigh, Brenda shifted in her chair, the tension in her posture easing