Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 775:

“You shouldn’t drink anymore.” Rachel’s voice rose in alarm, but before she could stop her, Brenda had already knocked back another glass.

Then another and another.

As she reached for the fourth glass, Rachel couldn’t stand by any longer. She seized the glass from Brenda’s grasp and turned to Carney Rivera. “Mr. Rivera, I’m Ms. Myers’ assistant. I’ll take this one for her.”

Carney’s brow arched in mild surprise before he let his gaze sweep over Rachel, assessing her. A smirk played at his lips. “If you want to drink with me, you’ll have to earn it. Three shots first, as a challenge.”

“Fine. I’ll do it.”

Rachel didn’t falter. She grabbed the glass without hesitation.

Brenda’s face tightened with authority. “Rachel, you still have a choice. Walk away now. I won’t drag you into this.”

walked in here knowing exactly what I was doing. I’m not walking

word, she downed three shots in quick

you remember our agreement?” Her voice was low but firm,

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“I remember.”

as you do. If you don’t complete the project, you’re leaving. Don’t think that helping me tonight changes anything. You know how

curled into a knowing smile. “I never expected you

for the

but she wasn’t one to

up. As she finished the final glass, a slow, satisfied smile tugged at

had won. The project was hers. Her fingers curled tightly around the contract bearing Carney

it. I