Chapter 259 Took A Blow
For Him
Yvonne couldn’t find the right words, so she simply pulled Rachel into a comforting embrace.
Rachel, having undergone dialysis, hadn’t seen anyone else for days.
Three days later, when Carol was finally discharged from the hospital, Rachel got in touch with Brian again.
Early that morning, she picked up a fresh bouquet of flowers and made her way to meet Carol at the hospital.
On their way home, Brian took the wheel.
Hector and Carol settled in the back seat, and Rachel was about to join them when Carol spoke up.
“Sweetheart, there’s no need to sit with us. Go keep Brian company instead.”
Rachel smiled softly. “Alright.”
The atmosphere in the car was warm and peaceful.
The deep affection between Hector and Carol was evident, and after a while, Hector
spoke up, his tone light yet firm. He had made a decision he would retire and step away
from all work responsibilities.
In reality, the family business had long been under Brian’s
nagement.
However, given the massive scope of their business empire, Hector and Aron still remained involved in certain areas they were passionate about.
Their work ethic over the years had set an exceptional example, one that each generation of the White family continued to uphold.
Carol turned to him, her voice gentle. “But didn’t you always say you wanted to work until your last breath? That as long as you lived, you could never let yourself be idle?”
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Hector met her gaze with a soft, loving smile. “I did. But I spent so many years buried in work that I neglected you. It wasn’t until your illness that I finally realized–I’ve been chasing the wrong things. I’m not getting any younger, Carol. From now on, all I want is to stay by your side and make sure we have no regrets left.”
Carol asked again, her voice soft with concern, “Are you really certain about this?”
Hector smiled warmly. “Nothing matters more than you.”
As a gentle classical tune played in the background, the elderly couple exchanged a tender look, their affection palpable.
Rachel, touched by the moment, couldn’t help but tease, “You two really are couple goals.”
Just as the words left her mouth, Brian reached over and took her hand.
Caught off guard, she instinctively turned her head, but he kept his gaze fixed on the road, his grip steady and unbothered.
Bathed in the soft morning sunlight, his profile looked impossibly handsome–strong jawline, sculpted features, and an air of effortless confidence.
Rachel hesitantly tried to pull her hand back, murmuring, “Brian-”
Without looking away from the road, he calmly said, “Red light up ahead.”
Worried she might distract him, Rachel stopped struggling and let him hold her hand.
Their fingers remained intertwined until they reached their destination.
After settling Carol in, they all gathered for lunch.
Surprisingly, Debby refrained from making any snide remarks toward Rachel.
Hector and Carol were especially warm and considerate, making sure Rachel felt comfortable.
However, one person remained a looming threat–Doris.
Halfway through the meal, Doris took a slow sip of her soup, then casually glanced at
Rachel.
“Rachel, it’s only been a few days, but you look so much paler… and thinner too.” Feigning concern, she smirked and added, “Could it be because of Brian and Tracy?”
Her words dripped with malice, deliberately designed to humiliate Rachel.
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Carol, however, wasn’t easily fooled. She narrowed her eyes. “What happened between Brian and Tracy? Doris, clarify what you mean.”
Doris instantly clasped her hand over her mouth, feigning regret. “I–I didn’t mean anything by it! Really!”
Out of nowhere, a deep, commanding voice cut through the tension. “Speak.”
Everyone turned toward Hector, whose piercing gaze pinned Doris in place.
Left with no choice, Doris hesitated, then mumbled, “I–I went to the company yesterday to see Brian, and when I got there… I overheard something.”
Her voice dropped as she shot a fearful glance at Brian. “They were saying Brian and Tracy are… seeing each other. That they’re-”
She faltered, her words deliberately hanging in the air.
Debby, seizing the perfect moment, gently rubbed Doris‘ shoulder. “It’s alright, sweetheart. Don’t hold back. Tell us what you heard.”
Encouraged, Doris quickly found her voice again.
“They said Brian and Tracy show up together every morning, like they’re living together. And apparently, they’re always… laughing, flirting… acting all sweet.”
Her insinuation landed like a bombshell, plunging the table into a heavy silence.
A moment later, Hector abruptly slammed his fork onto his plate, the sound cracking like a whip.
“Utter nonsense!” he barked, his eyes burning with fury.
He turned his attention to Brian, his tone sharp and demanding. “You’d better start talking. Now.”
Unfazed, Brian kept his expression unreadable. “There’s nothing to say. Those are just baseless rumors.”
Hector, perceiving Brian’s silence as pure defiance, felt his temper flare. “So that’s it, huh? You think you can just brush this off? Well, think again! If you don’t give me an explanation right now, I swear I won’t let you off the hook. Rachel is your fiancée! How
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could you possibly do this to her?”
But Brian remained stone–faced, his jaw locked as he refused to say a word.
What was there to explain when the entire thing was a complete fabrication? Nothing had happened.
Still, when his gaze flickered to Rachel, expecting to see heartbreak, her composed and indifferent expression only fueled his reluctance to defend himself.
If she wasn’t bothered by it, what was the point of clarifying anything?
But Hector’s patience had already snapped. “You ungrateful brat!” he bellowed.
In a fit of unrestrained fury, he snatched a porcelain bowl from the table and flung it
across the room.
“Brian, watch out!”
Rachel’s voice rang out just as she instinctively threw herself in front of him.
The bowl shattered against her forehead with a sharp crack, sending a searing jolt of pain through her skull.
Her breath hitched, and she bit down hard on her lip, her hand flying to her throbbing forehead.
The room fell deathly silent, and Hector froze, his anger dissipating into pure horror. “Rachel… why did you–at a time like this–you still protected him? He deserved it!”
Rachel exhaled shakily, willing herself to stay composed. “Hector, please don’t misunderstand,” she said softly. “I’m aware of the rumors circulating at the company, but that’s all they are–rumors. Brian’s been by my side these past few days. As for Tracy, their interactions are strictly work–related.”
Her gaze briefly met Brian’s before she firmly added, “I trust Brian. And I know he would never betray that trust.”
Rachel’s voice was steady, unwavering.
But the firmer she spoke, the more uneasy Brian felt.
Seeing her, defend Brian without hesitation–and noticing the fresh injury on her
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forehead–Hector couldn’t bring himself to reprimand him any longer.
“Take her upstairs and get that wound looked at,” he finally relented, his tone softening.
Without a word, Brian extended his hand, gently guiding Rachel toward the stairs.
The moment they entered the room, she shoved his hand away.
“Why did you protect me?” Brian stepped toward with an intensity that made her chest tighten.
She averted her gaze, feigning indifference. “I told you I’d cover for you in front of Hector and Carol, didn’t I? I gave my word, and I kept it. Simple as that. And…”
Her head lifted, her eyes sharp and unwavering. “I didn’t take that hit for nothing. There’s a price.”
Brian’s brow arched, his interest piqued. “Oh? Name it.”
Without missing a beat, Rachel gripped his tie, her tone cool and businesslike.
“I didn’t just protect your reputation–I saved Tracy’s too. Considering the weight of that favor, it’s only fair I get compensated. Given your status, I’d say it’s worth at least a hundred grand.”
Brian scoffed, utterly incredulous. “Seriously? You took that blow… for a hundred thousand?”
Rachel flashed him a faint, almost mocking smile. “Of course. What did you think it was for?”
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