Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 719:

“Mrs. White—” He caught himself immediately and quickly corrected his mistake. “I mean, Ms. Marsh. It’s lunchtime. Why don’t you join us for a meal? It’s been a while since we last sat down together.”

Rachel paused for a second, then smiled. “Alright.”

Brian was surprised at how easy that was. He had expected her to turn Ronald down, but instead, she agreed without hesitation.

Ronald had chosen a seaside restaurant, one with an elegant and peaceful atmosphere. It was exactly the kind of place Rachel used to enjoy.

They walked toward the exit of the resort together, but just as they stepped outside, someone came rushing toward them. It was Reba. She was out of breath, her face slightly flushed as she clutched a stack of documents tightly in her hands.

“Mr. White! Here are the documents you asked for,” she said between deep breaths.

Seeing that he had work to handle, Rachel stepped aside, not wanting to be a distraction.

However, the moment Reba lifted her head, Rachel’s heart skipped a beat. This woman… she looked oddly similar to her.

For a brief moment, Rachel felt a strange sense of unease. Was this just a coincidence, or had it been intentional?

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But the shock only lasted a second. She quickly regained her composure. She had reminded herself time and time again that Brian was nothing more than a stranger to her now.

If anything remained between them, it was only the memory of someone she used to know. The past was long gone, fading away.

She had come close to death once, and it was Allan who had saved her, pulling her back from the edge. That experience had changed her. From that moment on, she decided to live for herself, follow her heart, and enjoy life the way she wanted.noveldrama

Brian noticed Rachel’s reaction and immediately stepped forward to explain. “Rachel, her name is Reba Evans. She’s just my secretary, nothing more. Now that we’ve run into each other again, I’ll arrange for her transfer out of the company soon.”

His response was swift, leaving no room for misunderstanding. He clarified Reba’s role and even promised to transfer her away, as if trying to erase any reason for doubt.

But before Rachel could say anything, Reba’s expression changed. Her eyes turned red, and she spoke in a panicked voice. “Mr. White, is it because I haven’t been doing my job well? Did I make a mistake? Please don’t fire me. I know I lack experience, but I’m willing to learn. I’ll work harder, I promise.”

She lowered her head, almost as if she were begging.

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