Chapter 214 Don’t Give Her
False Hope
Rachel said nothing.
To Brian, her silence confirmed everything.
“Wow. Unbelievable,” Brian sneered, his eyes cold as ice.
Rachel had nothing to say in response.
Thankfully, dinner arrived, putting an end to their tense standoff.
Throughout dinner, Natalia eagerly placed Brian’s favorite dishes before him.
She went as far as deboning his fish, peeling his shrimp, and slicing his steak.
Seeing the once–proud Natalia fuss over Brian like this, Rachel wasn’t sure how she felt.
Love really did make people lose themselves, She must say.
The entire meal, Natalia and Brian carried on a lively conversation.
Rachel neither joined in nor had any desire to.
Instead, she quietly ate, focusing only on her food.
When dessert was served, Natalia immediately scooped up a spoonful and held it out to Brian.
“Brian, have a bite. It’s your favorite,” she said sweetly.
She knew Brian had a weakness for sweets.
When he hesitated, she coaxed, “Come on, just one bite.”
“Mmm.”
Brian made a low sound before opening his mouth, allowing Natalia to feed him.
After he took a few bites, Natalia leaned in excitedly. “Well? Do you like it?”
“It’s alright,” Brian said with a nod.
Natalia’s smile widened instantly.
“Finish feeding me,” he said out of nowhere.
Both Rachel and Natalia froze in surprise.
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“Brian, you… you really want me to keep feeding you?” Natalia stammered, her cheeks flushing as
disbelief set in.
“Why? You won’t?”
Natalia was quick to shake her head.
She was overjoyed.
This was more than she had hoped for.
Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that Brian was acting strangely.
Before, he had always kept his distance whenever she tried to approach him. But tonight, rather than rejecting her, he seemed surprisingly open.
She didn’t think too much about it. As long as he wasn’t pushing her away, it meant she still had a
chance, and that was enough to thrill her.
After dinner, Brian did something unexpected–he invited both women to an event.
“Our business partners are hosting a party tomorrow. Would you two like to attend?”
“I’d love to!” Natalia agreed instantly.
“No, I’ll pass,” Rachel refused.
Their responses couldn’t have been more different.
“Mr. White, just focus on Natalia. I’m not coming along.”
Before Brian could reply, Natalia grabbed Rachel’s hand. “Rachel, come with me.”
“Parties really aren’t my thing,” Rachel said, trying to decline.
“Just stay with me. If you don’t come, I’ll be all alone, and it’ll be so dull.” Natalia pleaded, her big eyes full of appeal.
Rachel hesitated but thought about how kind Natalia had been to Jeffrey. With that in mind, she sighed.
“Fine, I’ll go.”
With everything decided, Brian simply said his goodbyes.
Natalia trailed after him, watching his departing figure with reluctance. “Brian, thanks for having dinner with me. I really enjoyed it.”
“So did I.”
Feeling a surge of courage, she suddenly asked, “Can I give you a hug?”
Rachel’s hands froze for a moment when she heard that. But she quickly continued what she was doing,
acting as if nothing had happened.
Brian shot her a quick glance but then looked away.
“Sure.”
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The moment the word left his lips, Natalia wasted no time, rushing into his arms and buzzing khám
tightly, her small frame fitting snugly against him.
“Brian, thanks for giving me a chance. One day, I’ll win your heart and make you mine. I won’t give up so
easily,” Natalia said, her voice filled with conviction.
Brian placed a hand on her shoulder, giving it a light pat.
Initially, he was going to pull away and tell her to rest early, but when his gaze landed on Rachel, he changed his mind.
For a brief moment, he found himself wondering–would she turn around? Did she care?
“What do you want for breakfast tomorrow? I’ll have someone make it for you,” Brian asked, steering the
conversation elsewhere.
Natalia beamed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Whatever you arrange, I’ll love it.”
Rachel caught their reflection in the large mirror across the room. They were still hugging
She couldn’t deny it–they looked like they fit together perfectly,
Natalia’s small frame seemed even more delicate in Brian’s arms, while his towering figure wrapped
around her effortlessly.
As their conversation carried on, Rachel found she couldn’t stand it anymore. Without a word, she turned
and walked to the bathroom.
She splashed cold water on her face, letting the chill jolt her awake.
She didn’t step out until the voices faded and Brian was gone.
The moment Rachel came out, Natalia dashed over, practically glowing with excitement. “Rachel, you’re my lucky charm. After all these years, it’s the first time Brian has been so close to me. He actually let me hug him. I’m so happy I won’t be able to sleep tonight. Tell me, what should I do next?”
Seeing Natalia so giddy she could barely contain herself, Rachel reached over and gave her cheek a
playful pinch.
“I think your best move right now is to take a bath and get some sleep.”
“No way! I want to enjoy this feeling a bit longer.”
“Are you sure you want to show up at the party tomorrow looking tired?”
That made Natalia rethink. “Oh, good point. I should get to bed early.”
Half an hour later, Natalia was already sound asleep in the room.
Meanwhile, Rachel lay awake, gazing at the moon through the window.
After a long moment of thought, she pulled on a robe and knocked on Brian’s door.
Brian opened the door, his expression unreadable. “What are you doing here?”
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Rachel managed a faint, bitter smile but didn’t respond.
“It’s the middle of the night, and you’re standing outside a man’s room in a nightgown. What do you
think people would assume?”
Typical Brian.
If he wanted to, he could always twist things to put her in an awkward spot.
“I didn’t think about that. I just need to talk to you about something. May I come in?”
“What is it?”
Brian leaned casually against the doorframe, looking completely unbothered.
Just then, a loud, drunken–sounding knock echoed down the hallway.
Rachel hesitated before asking, “Can I come in? It’ll be easier to talk.”
Brian smirked. “Say it here. Or is it something that can’t be said in the open?”
He was clearly being sarcastic just to make things difficult for her.
Rachel took a deep breath and spoke with quiet sincerity. “Natalia really likes you. Even though she comes from a powerful family, she’s a good person at heart. I know your heart belongs to Tracy. But if you have no intention of being with Natalia, it’s better not to give her false hope and let her get hurt later.”
