Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 755:

Brenda’s gaze softened, though her resolve remained firm. “Your ideas are bold and innovative, something this department could truly benefit from. After careful consideration, I believe the potential rewards justify the risks.”

Rachel stood firm, her posture unwavering as she spoke with quiet resolve. “I’ve thought it over, and I won’t be continuing with this project.”

Brenda’s eyes hardened, her authority unmistakable. “And why is that?” she asked.

“Personal reasons,” Rachel replied simply, her tone composed yet firm, leaving no room for further explanation.

Brenda’s patience thinned. “I’m afraid I can’t accept that as an explanation. Let me make it clear—the partner specifically asked for you to manage this project. It doesn’t matter who recommended you; you’re in my department now, and you will follow my orders. I don’t tolerate exceptions based on personal relationships. Here, everyone is treated equally. You either step up to the challenge, or you leave. The choice is yours.”

her expression thoughtful, before responding. “Alright, I’ll give it serious

to her workstation, but before she could settle in, she reached for her phone and dialed Allan. He had been the one to arrange the position for her, and she

was met with silence. He

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had been left on his desk, and his assistant, hearing the phone ring,

He signaled for the meeting to pause and

my phone earlier,” Allan said, his voice smooth and soothing, like a calm

seemed clear in her mind, but now, as the moment came, she found herself paralyzed by hesitation. She had already leaned on him

pocket dial,” Rachel murmured, the

that there was more beneath her brief response, didn’t press her to explain further. Instead, his voice remained steady and reassuring, softening the tension in the air. “Rachel,