Chapter 206 Brian Showed
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Tracy had always been a master at playing the victim.
Right now, Rachel found herself utterly speechless. No matter what she said, people would assume she was just making up excuses.
That was exactly what Tracy had planned all along with this carefully orchestrated act And she had certainly pulled it off.
But there was one thing Tracy hadn’t accounted for–Rachel couldn’t care less about what these people thought.
“Tracy Haynes, what a shame you’re not an actress.”
Rachel was never one to back down. And her sharp tongue never missed its target.
Tracy’s face turned pale as she bit her lip, looking as fragile as ever. “Rachel, this is my fault. I’m just not well…
I’m too weak. But I really didn’t fall on purpose. My leg hurts… Could you help me up?”
“No.” Rachel rejected her flatly, without a second thought.
Just as she turned to leave, a loud voice rang out from the entrance. “Brian White is here!”
At those words, half the crowd rushed toward the entrance in excitement.
But a handful of people stayed behind, whispering among themselves.
“Now that Brian is here, Rachel’s done for.”
“Yeah, she really messed up, offending his favorite.”
“Seriously, who does she think she is, going against Tracy? She’s completely out of her league.”
They weren’t even trying to be discreet. The words reached Rachel loud and clear.
After all these years, people still saw Tracy and Brian as the perfect couple–practically destined for each other.
Back then, Brian had adored Tracy beyond reason, showering her with the kind of love that was deep, fierce,
and unconditional.
That kind of devotion had belonged to Tracy alone.
Maybe that was why Tracy felt bold enough to challenge Rachel time and time again.
At first, Rachel had wanted to wait. She believed that after everything they had been through, Brian would at least know what kind of person she was. Maybe he’d trust her.
But now, she saw no point in it.
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Without a word, Rachel turned and walked away. She had barely taken two steps when someone suddenly grabbed her wrist. “Rachel Marsh, where do you think you’re going?”
“I don’t know you. Let go.”
The woman scoffed, looking smug. “I was right here. I saw everything. You hurt Tracy, and now you’re just trying to run away?”
“Running away? I’m walking out with my head held high.” Rachel shrugged off the woman’s grip and kept walking.
The woman, caught off guard, turned red with anger and shouted, “Stop her! Don’t let her leave! Brian White will be here soon, and when he arrives, she’ll get what she deserves.”
Her words had an immediate impact.
The crowd quickly moved, forming a wall in front of Rachel, cutting off her exit.
Every time she tried to step left, they moved left. When she stepped right, they shifted right. Their stance was firm, their hostility clear.
“Step aside, or I’ll call the police,” Rachel warned, her voice calm but firm.
The mention of the police made some waver, a few even stepping back uncertainly.
But before she could make it out, Brian walked in, flanked by a group of people.
Today, he was dressed simply in a gray casual T–shirt and matching pants.
Even in something so understated, he remained the undeniable focus of the room.
Just as Rachel was about to step out, a voice rang out in protest. “Rachel Marsh made Tracy Haynes fall! Brian White, you can’t just let her go.”
“Exactly! If not for Rachel, Tracy wouldn’t have been hurt.”
A wave of murmurs spread through the crowd, all echoing the same accusation.
Rachel didn’t spare them a glance. With her back straight, she walked toward the exit with steady steps.
But as she walked past Brian, a hand suddenly clamped around her wrist. The grip–strong, familiar, unmistakable.
But this time, it felt different–colder, harsher, devoid of the warmth it once held.
The entire room fell into a hushed silence.
Brian didn’t let go, as if waiting to see how she’d respond.
Taking a deep breath, Rachel turned with a calm smile. “Did you grab the wrong wrist? Tracy is the one on the floor.”
Brian raised an eyebrow. “Oh? Then maybe you would like to explain how, at a simple reunion, she ended up on the floor?”
Before Rachel could speak, the crowd eagerly filled in the blanks.
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“Rachel pushed Tracy!”
“No, this has to be a misunderstanding! I believe Rachel–she’s always been fair and honest.” Elsa immediately spoke up in her defense.
However, being the only one on Rachel’s side, Elsa became an easy target for the others.
“Elsa, are you blind? Everyone saw Rachel push Tracy!”
Frustrated, Elsa snapped, “Just because you think you saw something doesn’t make it true. Why are you all making such a big deal out of this?”
“Elsa, are you losing it? Is this because Myrna took Huey from you? Now you’re trying to twist the truth?”
Someone deliberately dragged her personal life into it.
And just like that, the rumors started. “Right! How can we trust someone who tried to steal her own best friend’s boyfriend?”
“Myrna’s so unlucky to have ever called you a friend. Honestly, if anyone deserved to die from cancer, it should’ve been you, not her. Life is so unfair.”
The insults and anger quickly turned on Elsa, with some even throwing wine at her.
“Elsa, be careful!” Rachel shouted, trying to pull her away.
But in an instant, the attacks redirected, now targeting Rachel instead.
She managed to dodge the spilled wine, but then, a large cup of steaming hot water was hurled straight at her
chest.
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