Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 956:

Heidi lowered her gaze slightly, her expression unreadable, but her words were steady. “Don’t worry, I’ll take care of her.” With that, she directed a polite smile toward Yvonne before leading her away.

As Yvonne walked away, Ethan watched her with a thoughtful expression before heading back to his office. There was something captivating about her—a vibrant energy that seemed to light up the space around her. It reminded him of the spark he had seen on the racetrack, an unexpected brightness that made her stand out in the most endearing way.

Meanwhile, Heidi escorted Yvonne down the hallway, her frustration simmering beneath the surface. Just the day before, her colleagues had been gossiping in the group chat about how Ethan had developed a soft spot for this new hire, bringing her straight into the company. Heidi had brushed it off as mere gossip. Ethan, for all his recognition of talent, was never one to blur the lines between professional and personal matters. He valued integrity above all else. So, to think that Yvonne was starting today—right under her nose—was something Heidi hadn’t anticipated. Now, she found herself tasked with mentoring this woman.

Just weeks earlier, she had been transferred to Nature’s Essence in a sideways promotion. She had spent so long building a relationship with a rising star in hopes of eventually returning to the entertainment section of the magazine. But now, instead of climbing the ladder, she was being saddled with an intern. It seemed her path in Nature’s Essence would be longer than she’d hoped.

flicker of frustration crossed her mind as she stole a glance at Yvonne, but when their eyes met, something unexpected stirred within her. Yvonne’s bright, curious eyes, flawless skin, and poised demeanor made her feel a pang of insecurity. Trying to mask her feelings, she forced a smile and spoke, her voice cool but polite. “Yvonne, isn’t it?

gentle smile, her tone humble. “Thank you. I appreciate it. I just joined a lot of

head slightly to conceal the exasperated eye roll tugging at her

the fashion industry, resumes didn’t open doors unless they truly dazzled. If hers wasn’t noteworthy, she wouldn’t

Yvonne’s assignments, Heidi wasted no time slipping into idleness. The department had long been overlooked by management, and with no real oversight,

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the flow of submissions and how to process them with care. Engrossed in her work, the hours

the end of the day neared, Margie stood up, glancing at the wall clock. “Hey, it’s almost time to head out. Don’t burn yourself out already!” she said with a playful nudge,