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Chapter 599 A Bunch of Bad Apples

As Rachel poured out her heart, Chandler frowned and instinctively pulled away from her touch.

Not even the edge of his shirt could be reached by her desperate

grasp.

"Rachel, forming a team is supposed to be mutual. If Meryl

doesn't want to join, you can't force her," he stated firmly.

Rachel's eyes widened in disbelief. "I'm forcing her?"

Chandler nodded, his expression unwavering. "If she doesn't want to do something, and you're pushing her to do it, that's exactly what you're doing." Rachel found herself at a loss for words, frustration bubbling up inside her.

It was clear to her that Chandler favored Meryl; whatever Meryl did or said was always right in his eyes.

"Chandler, when are you going to help me break off my engagement with Felix?" Rachel pressed, her voice tinged with

urgency.

After Chandler left with Meryl the night before, Rachel had to support Felix as they left together.

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She had been dropping hints all evening, subtly reminding him that it was her birthday.

She had mused, "Is it too much to ask for a gift? I mean, I'm his fiancée, right? He could at least get me a cake!"

"Oh, you want cake?" Felix replied, glancing down at her with a disinterested look.

His casual tone sent chills down her spine. "Sure, but first, I'm curious..."

""What?"

"Can you show me what a woman's insides look like?"

His face twisted into a sickly excited grin as he pulled out a knife from seemingly nowhere.

Rachel's heart dropped, her face draining of color.

She was trapped in his car, unable to escape, her body shaking in fear as she curled up in the corner, praying he wouldn't decide to act on his twisted thoughts.

night, lying in bed, her dreams were haunted by gruesome images

feelings for Meryl, Rachel

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"I don't have the standing to negotiate with the Powell family. If

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the only connection they

education over the years, he knew that marriage was a different matter entirely. He couldn't just step in and

interfere in Rachel's marriage, he would

developed feelings for me?" Rachel suggested, desperation creeping into

of hurt wash

you even think to say something so

the Powell family into

What kind of position do

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as the

with embarrassment as Chandler's words

himself, saying he had to

heart, Rachel stepped out of the auditorium, feeling

"Ms. Morgan, please wait!"

name, Rachel turned, puzzled. "Who

don't you remember me? I voted for you during

you need something?" Rachel asked

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with the Powell family isn't as difficult as you might think," Lydia replied, her tone casual. Rachel's defenses

didn't mean to eavesdrop; I just happened to be passing by. You don't have to worry, I mean no harm." Rachel narrowed her eyes, skepticism evident on

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she scrutinized Lydia's features, a flicker of recognition sparked

related to Meryl?" she asked,

I can help you out, and we can work on getting you out of that engagement with the Powell family." Lydia leaned in close, her voice

said something that made Rachel's cheeks

me to drug Chandler?" Rachel gasped, her hands twisting together in a

make him furious,

off, her tone sharp and insistent. "Ms. Morgan, you understand the concept

together, he won't just walk away.

silent, her mind racing

a celebration for their baby's full

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and since Dante is friends with

If Chandler happens to drink something tainted at the party, it

processed this. "Why are you helping

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