Chapter 163 Rachel Won
Disbelief washed over Tracy as she processed Yvonne’s words.
It couldn’t be true, could it? Yvonne was known for her manipulations and loved to stir trouble; surely, this was just another one of her games.
With a composed mind, Tracy glanced over. Yet, the sight of the Big Joker laid out before Rachel sent a chill through her, plunging her heart into a numbing silence. Her smile stiffened.
With a slight smirk, Rachel said, “I win.”
Tracy’s face crumpled in defeat, struggling to grasp the reality.
Noticing Tracy’s difficulty in accepting the loss, Rachel said flatly, “Tracy, you lost.”
Tracy’s shocked expression froze in place, her brain in a whirl. Why was luck always on Rachel’s side? Why did fate always favor Rachel? Brian, who should have been hers, had been swept away by Rachel; even the victory destined to be hers had been claimed by Rachel.
Tracy’s fists tightened, her lips pressed together in determination. She was convinced that Rachel’s streak of luck wouldn’t last forever. Someday, she would see Rachel trapped, with no escape, and she would relish that day.
In this game, Rachel had clearly come out on top, while Norton was the unfortunate loser.
Norton, for his part, felt at ease. He bore no animosity towards Rachel and saw no reason for her to target him. Yet, he would soon discover his assumption was mistaken.
Rachel threw down a bold challenge, saying, “Norton Burke, I dare you to kiss Yvonne and take a picture of that!”
Caught off guard, Norton exclaimed, “You never fail to surprise, huh?”
He was clearly teasing Rachel.
Unperturbed, Rachel continued, “Look around, the drinks are gone. Forget about another round. Just fulfill the dare.”
At her words, Norton’s hand tightened into a fist.
In the corporate world, he tackled challenges head–on and always came out on top.
However, this card game had him cornered by Rachel’s wit, leaving him no choice but to accept her challenge. “Surely you won’t back down from the game’s rules?”
“It’s merely a kiss, and since she’s my wife, I’m free to kiss her anytime,” Norton said, and swiftly drew Yvonne into his embrace. He kissed her passionately.
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Yvonne’s eyes shot open in astonishment. She had never expected Norton to comply with such a personal request, yet he did!
He kissed her there, in front of everyone.
Her heart raced, but before she could process her emotions, Norton whispered, “Stay focused!”
A click soon followed, capturing their kiss on Norton’s phone.
As they separated, Yvonne’s cheeks were tinted with a rosy blush.
Bathed in the soft lighting, she looked radiant, compelling Norton to look at her once more.
He then faced Rachel, saying, “Are you pleased now?”
“Absolutely, that was perfectly handled.”
With that, it was clear the game had come to its natural conclusion.
The door to the secluded room swung open unexpectedly.
Peering inside, a girl clad in a yellow dress appeared slightly bewildered.
“Sabrina?” murmured Rachel, recognizing her instantly.
“Why are you here?” asked Eric.
Upon hearing Eric’s voice, Sabrina hurried over, her voice laden with worry. “I’ve been looking everywhere for you. I was afraid you’d have too much to drink and decide to drive.”
Laughing softly, Eric’s tone was unexpectedly gentle. “Silly, did you forget my job? As a lawyer, I wouldn’t dare drink and drive.”
At that moment, Sabrina remembered, her concern had momentarily clouded her memory.
Observing the exchange, Rachel experienced a striking sense of familiarity.
Historically, whenever Brian indulged in alcohol, she found herself fraught with worry.
She would drop everything and travel any distance to bring him home, soothing him with honeyed water.
Consequently, whenever he overindulged, his instinct was to seek her out.
However, that utterly devoted, endearingly innocent version of her had vanished, lost forever.
Now, Sabrina mirrored her former self.
The anxiety in her eyes was unmistakably evident.
“Where did you learn about this place?” inquired Eric.
“I inquired at your law firm; they directed me here,” she replied.
“The event has just concluded. Since you’re here to drive me home, do you have a car?”
Sabrina’s response was a quick shake of her head, but she hastily added, “I’ve arranged for a chauffeur service.”
“Understood.”
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They all prepared to depart.
Upon spotting Brian, Sabrina said cheerfully while patting his shoulder, “Hey Brian, thanks for assisting Ms. Marsh with her testimony recently.”
A wave of surprise swept through everyone.
Eric decided the time had come to reveal the truth.
Leaning in, he murmured to Sabrina, “You know, he’s actually Brian White, the president of White Group.”
Shock registered on Sabrina’s face as she stammered an apology, “Oh, Mr. White, I’m so sorry. I hope there are no hard feelings.”
“Don’t worry about it. The blame lies with Eric, not you.” Brian reassured her with a dismissive wave.
Sabrina nervously bit her lip, reluctant to hold Eric accountable.
Outside, the driver Sabrina had arranged for Eric was ready, prompting their early departure.
Norton, casually pocketing his hands, suggested to Yvonne, “We should be going too.”
Yet Yvonne’s attention was on Rachel. “Rachel, why don’t you join us? Our driver can drop you off first.” Rachel was sure that after the kiss, things between her and Norton would grow closer. Maybe it would finally break the standoff and take things to a new level. She would be overjoyed for Yvonne if that were the case.
Yvonne’s situation was unlike her own; she and Norton were a married couple. Should they manage to deepen their bond over time, their future would likely be both joyous and rewarding.
“I’ve already reached out to Samira; she’ll be here shortly to pick me up,” Rachel said.
Confident in Samira’s reliability, Yvonne didn’t press further. “Okay, take care then.”
“Will do.”
After a brief hug. Yvonne departed with Norton.
Remaining were only Brian, Rachel, and Tracy.
“Brian, come on, I’ll drive you home,” Tracy suggested gently, breaking the silence.
Rachel seemed to ignore her, continuing to stand motionless.
Requiem of A Broken Heart
