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.”

her stare head-on, unwavering. “I walked in here knowing exactly what I was doing.

another word, she downed three shots

Brenda reached out, stopping her. “Do you remember our agreement?” Her voice was

aln ov

“I remember.”

you’re leaving. Don’t think that helping me tonight changes anything. You

into a knowing smile. “I never expected

she reached for

near Brenda’s, but she

sober up. As she finished the final glass,

around the contract bearing Carney Rivera’s signature and fingerprint. Her vision blurred, but the victory was

it. I finally made it