NovelReadingChapter 466: "Okay," Rachel replied hoarsely, her voice barely above a whisper.
She followed the man, her steps slow and unsteady. They walked for about ten minutes before turning a corner. Just then, she collided with something-solid and warm, like a thick wall. But when she looked up, her breath caught.
It wasn't a wall. It was Brian.
A cold chill spread through her veins, freezing her in place. Her mind went blank, and for a second, she couldn't move.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe word shot out in panic as she tried to slip past him, acting as though she hadn't seen him at all.
However, before she could take another step, his hand closed around hers. His grip was firm, unyielding-there was no breaking free. His tall frloomed in front of her, cutting off her path completely. When he spoke, his voice wrapped around her like a vice. "Not even a hello?" His tone carried a sharp edge, irritation clear in every syllable.
They might have broken up, but he was still her superior.
Ignoring him so blatantly? Unacceptable.
Rachel's palms dampened with sweat, and her back burned with fresh pain. She forced herself to keep her voice steady as she lifted her gaze. "Mr. White, I remembered you said you wouldn't botheranymore." "But a polite greeting is still basic courtesy, isn't it?" He held her gaze, his voice cool. "After all, I'm still your boss." This was something Rachel couldn't argue with. It was the truth.
Still, all she wanted was to get away from him as soon as possible, so she didn't push back. Instead, she forced a pleasant tone and greeted him with a smile. She hoped that would be enough for him to let her go.
But his grip didn't loosen.
Explore more chapters at glnov"Mr. White, you're hurting me. Could you let go?" Rachel's voice remained calm, but there was a sharpness in her words.
Brian frowned, as if he hadn't heard her. His hold tightened instead. A sharp pain shot up her arm, making her wince. If being polite wouldn't get her free, then perhaps provoking him would.
"Mr. White, Tracy Haynes has been worried sick about you. I'm sure she's been counting the minutes until you return. Since you're free now, shouldn't you hurry back? No need to keep her waiting." That did it.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBrian's expression darkened, his temper flaring instantly. But instead of letting her go, he did the exact opposite. His fingers clenched around her wrist, his grip turning iron-tight. His glare burned into her, his fury barely restrained.
"So, you knew I was here?" Rachel nodded.
"And you knew I was trapped?" "Yes." "Then what about you?" His voice lowered, rough with something deeper than anger. "Were you not the least bit worried?"
Was she really so eager to push him toward Tracy? He refused to believe it. He refused to believe she could erase everything between them so effortlessly.
"No," Rachel replied without hesitation. "With your skills love skills and your family's influence, leven if Mr.
Carpenter was furious, he wouldn't dare lay a hand on you."
Brian let out a sharp laugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Even Tracy was worried-afraid'd get hurt-yet O you act like nothing could have happened to me. Rachel, I see it now. Not everyone cares the sway."
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