Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 754:noveldrama

Brenda shook her head, her voice resolute. “I don’t intend to do that. This project is important.”

Rachel met Brenda’s gaze steadily, her tone unwavering. “I’m not new to this industry. I know when things are off, and I’m not someone who can be easily swayed. We both know the reality here. I believe it’s best for both of us to move forward without making this more difficult than it needs to be.”

Brenda’s lips curled into a knowing smile. “I know exactly what you’re implying. I’ll admit—introducing you to Kern wasn’t altruistic. I was fully aware of his tendency to be drawn to beautiful women. But I wasn’t under any obligation to warn you, nor did I see a reason to. I’ll be honest—I had my own agenda. However, once you accepted this role, you should have anticipated the challenges that come with it. Every position, no matter how prestigious, comes with its own set of difficulties. If you can’t manage them, perhaps this isn’t the right place for you.”

Brenda expected Rachel to fire back with some kind of retort, but instead, she surprised her by accepting the words without resistance, her tone calm and thoughtful. “You’re absolutely right. I should’ve been better prepared to handle unexpected situations. If everything that’s happened was merely coincidental, then I have no further objections. But if someone has been deliberately causing trouble, that’s a different story.”

Brenda’s eyebrow arched sharply. “Are you suggesting something?”

Rachel held her gaze—steady, unblinking—until Brenda found herself unnerved by that silent scrutiny. The office air grew thick before Brenda broke first with a forced chuckle. “Well, if you feel aggrieved, Allan Vance’s door is always open. Play the wounded victim well enough, and he might even chastise me for you.”

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Rachel’s smile was composed, her tone steady as she addressed Brenda. “Thank you for the suggestion, but I don’t intend to follow that course of action.”

Brenda’s curiosity was piqued. “Oh? And why is that?”

Rachel paused for a moment, her expression calm but thoughtful. “Mr. Vance has been kind and supportive of me, and I deeply value that. I don’t wish to burden him with any further complications. More than that, his decision to bring me into this…”

“Department speaks volumes about his trust in you. I don’t want to risk undermining that or using him as a shield. As you’ve rightly pointed out, workplace issues should be resolved on our own terms. I’m truly grateful for the wisdom you’ve shared.”

Brenda’s eyes lingered on Rachel, her mind processing what she had just heard. There was something about Rachel’s measured tone and composed demeanor that made Brenda see her in a new light—one that reflected quiet strength, not easily swayed by external pressures. With a sigh, Brenda shifted in her chair, the tension in her posture easing just slightly. “I’ll concede that I should have been more open about Kern’s character, and I apologize for not informing you sooner. But, despite that, I can’t agree to changing the designer.”

Rachel’s brow furrowed slightly. “May I ask why?”

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