Chapter 204 Alumni
Reunion
If Rachel wanted to help Huey, she had to begged Brian.
However, she had made a clean break from him not too long ago.
If she suddenly approached him now, he would surely think she had just been playing too hard to get.
Worse, he might find her actions manipulative and push her even further away.
That was why Rachel couldn’t promise anything. “Elsa, I’ll try my best, but things might not work out. I hope you and Huey are ready for that possibility.”
Elsa nodded quickly, her gratitude overflowing. “Thank you, Rachel. I had almost given up hope, but I never thought you’d still be willing to help us. Oh, by the way, there’s an alumni reunion coming up in two days. It’s not often we all get together–you should come.”
Seeing Elsa’s excitement, Rachel felt it would be rude to refuse and nodded in agreement.
Wait… the alumni reunion?
Hadn’t Tracy invited Brian to that as well?
If it was supposed to be around this time, shouldn’t it have already taken place?
“What’s wrong?” Elsa asked, picking up on Rachel’s puzzled expression.
“I thought the reunion was already over.”
“It was supposed to be last Friday, but some alumnus shad last–minute conflicts, so we pushed it back. It’s happening in two days.”
Two days would go by in a flash.
On the day of the reunion, Rachel chose a simple outfit, kept her makeup natural, and met up with Elsa.
The venue had a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and by the time they arrived, most of the classmates were already there, chatting and laughing.
“You must be hungry. Let’s get something to eat first,” Elsa suggested, steering Rachel toward the buffet. Rachel had barely taken a few bites when an alumnus approached, inquiring about Myrna’s condition.
Myrna’s sudden misfortune had become a topic of deep concern among them.
Before long, Elsa was swept away by others, leaving Rachel to quietly observe from the sidelines. She didn’t
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mind–being unnoticed suited her just fine.
She had only just started eating when a man walked up to her. His face lit up in recognition. “Rachel Marsh, a
manager of White Group! It really is you! I almost didn’t believe my eyes. We’ve had a few reunions before, but this is the first time you’ve joined us. What a surprise!”
Rachel hesitated for a moment, the man’s face vaguely familiar but not quite ringing a bell.
The event had drawn a large crowd, and the venue was spacious, making it hard to keep track of everyone.
Some faces stood out–she could match them to names without much effort.
But there were plenty of others she simply couldn’t place.
And yet, from the way he spoke, it was clear he knew her well.
Rachel put on a polite smile and said, “Just call me Rachel. And let’s not talk about work.”
She didn’t want to mention her position at White Group at a casual gathering like this.
However, the man grew even more enthusiastic. “How could I? You’ve accomplished so much–getting into White Group, becoming a manager at such a young age. I really admire you!”
As he continued talking about White Group, his real intentions became obvious.
Rachel quickly caught on to what he was after.
“Excuse me, I’m feeling a bit thirsty. I’ll grab some juice.”
She got up at once, using it as an excuse to slip away.
But before she could even finish her drink, he was back.
This time, his grin was even wider. “Do you remember Tracy Haynes? I heard she’s coming tonight, and Brian White might be with her. Since you’re a manager at White Group, you must know his schedule. Is he really coming?”
The moment he mentioned Brian, Rachel’s expression subtly shifted.
Before she could respond, others quickly crowded around, their curiosity evident. “Yeah, Rachel, is Brian White coming?”
Seeing how blunt they were, Rachel didn’t bother sugarcoating her answer.
She placed her glass down with a dull thud and said coolly, “I have no idea.”
That response clearly didn’t satisfy them.
A few got impatient. “Come on, how could you not know? You work at White Group.”
Rachel wasn’t in the mood to entertain them and had no interest in explaining.
So she just stated, “I quitted.”
“No way! White Group is everyone’s dream job. Why would you quit? You’re just making excuses,” scoffed, clearly doubtful.
Rachel huffed. “Overtime never ends, sleep is a luxury, and employees are treated like machines. And the boss?
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Cold and heartless. If any of you want that job, be my guest. I couldn’t take it anymore.”
To make them stop pestering her, Rachel had no choice but to make up a story and she didn’t hold back on the exaggeration.
Even so, someone still scoffed. “So what if it’s exhausting? The pay makes it worth it.”
“Huh? What’s the use of it if you’re worked to death? You’re just mad because I won’t spill where Brian White is, aren’t you?” Rachel shot back.
Just then, someone in the hall excitedly announced, “Tracy is here!”
In an instant, the crowd abandoned Rachel and swarmed toward the entrance. “Where’s Brian White? Did he come with her?”
Rachel watched the commotion unfold and let out a quiet chuckle.
Elsa handed Rachel a glass of juice with a wry smile. “People chase after wealth like birds chase after food. To them, Brian White isn’t just a man–he’s a goldmine. Get close to him, and you’re set for life.”
“Is that how it is?” Rachel mused with another small smile.
Just as Elsa had pointed out, there was no shortage of people eager to get a piece of his wealth, status, and influence.
If she had been like them, perhaps life would have been easier. But that wasn’t the case. She never cared for the riches, the prestige, or the connections. She only wanted the man himself.
And because of that, she lost–utterly and completely.
It wasn’t long before Tracy made her grand entrance.
Draped in a flowing white gown that highlighted her graceful figure, she looked every bit the refined and sophisticated lady. Her long, wavy hair tumbled elegantly down her back, while the hem of her dress danced with every step she took.
There was no denying it–Tracy was breathtaking.
More importantly, she was exactly the type of woman Brian had always envisioned by his side. She was graceful, poised, and exuding an effortless elegance. Who wouldn’t be captivated by her charm?
Murmurs spread through the crowd. “Tracy Haynes is stunning. No wonder Brian White was drawn to her.” “I heard he has liked her since their college days. They were each other’s first love–what a perfect pair.”
“But for some reason, they ended up parting ways. Now that they’ve reunited, it’s like they were meant to be.” Tracy’s eyes sparkled with delight as a triumphant smile curved on her lips.
She seemed to glow, basking in her own sense of victory.
Still wearing that smug smile, Tracy approached Rachel with the elegance of a swan. “Rachel, what a surprise! I didn’t think you’d be here!”
“Oh? You have the right to be here, but I don’t?”
“Oh no, Rachel, you’ve misunderstood. That’s not what I meant. I just… well, I know you’re not fond of these 59.1%
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kinds of social gatherings, so I assumed you wouldn’t attend.”
Tracy played the part of the innocent victim, her eyes welling up as she rushed to explain.
“I simply felt like coming today.”
Tracy paused for a moment before leaning in and lowering her voice so only Rachel could hear.
“Rachel, care to take a guess? Do you think Brian came with me?”
