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When her dress strap slipped, Rachel abruptly regained her composure. She protested, “No, we can’t.”
The intensity in Brian’s eyes smoldered as he whispered against her cheek, his voice
soft yet firm, “Why not? Do you realize how much I’ve been holding myself back?”
During his trip in Amberfield, each night had been a battle against his desires.
The torment of being so close yet unable to have sex with her was maddening for him.
Rachel, pushing him away with both hands, insisted, “You’re still getting over your fever. It’s risky to have sex now; you could relapse. Plus didn’t we just… you know… yesterday?” Her voice faded to a murmur, her uncertainty evident as she nibbled on her lip.
Her voice was soft, almost inaudible, yet Brian’s chuckle broke through, lightening his
expression immediately.
He gently lifted her chin, a playful edge to his voice. “Exactly what are you hinting at?”
The heat of the moment had already brought a flush to Rachel’s cheeks, which now deepened to a rich crimson.
“Come on! You’re well aware of what I’m trying to say! Why even ask it?” she retorted, casting him a playful look before swiftly turning her head.
But before she could step away, Brian drew her back into his embrace. “Silly girl,” he said softly. “Aren’t you sure about what happened?”
Stunned, Rachel stammered, “What do you mean? Are you suggesting that nothing happened?”
With a gentle nod, Brian’s voice softened as he explained, “Remember, you were still upset with me. Would I ever overlook your emotions and behave selfishly? To calm you, I repeatedly cooled you down with water until the drug fully left your system.”
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The reality of that night became clear.
Waking up feeling weak and sore, she had believed they had been intimate.
Now, everything fell into place. The fatigue was merely the remnants of the medication coupled with a night of restlessness.
“So…” Rachel turned to him, her hands tenderly framing his face. “Is that why you caught a fever?”
“What did you expect? You think a guy like me would get a fever so easily?”
He had spent that entire night carrying her repeatedly, using endless buckets of ice
water to reduce her fever.
“Why didn’t
you let me know?”
Tinged with guilt, Rachel’s voice conveyed her distress. His illness was a result of caring for her.
“Well, now you’re aware,” Brian said, drawing her in for another kiss. “Head to the shower first. I’ll follow you.”
“No, you go ahead,” Rachel replied. “I don’t want you falling ill again.”
“Don’t fret, I’m sturdy. It’s not that easy to take me down.”
“But…” Rachel’s voice trailed off, her concern for his health still apparent.
“Just listen to me,” he persuaded warmly. “Go take your shower first, otherwise I might get carried away.”
Convinced, Rachel nodded and proceeded towards the bathroom.
Fresh clothes were neatly laid out for her after her shower.
As night fell, Brian had Ronald drive her home himself.
The following morning, Rachel returned with a selection of vegetables and soup.
Seeing her, Brian quickly asked, “Only one serving each this time?”
“No, there are two servings,” she answered.
“Is it for Trey again?” His voice carried a note of irritation.
“No, it’s for Jeffrey,” Rachel explained.
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Relieved, Brian’s mood lightened. “Alright then. Just make sure you don’t cook for Trey
anymore.”
At that moment, Rachel realized the reason behind Brian’s frustration the previous day was her cooking pasta for Trey.
After taking two days to rest, Brian felt much improved.
When he was ready to leave, he naturally assumed Rachel would come with him.
But Rachel shook her head. “This project is the culmination of our team’s effort. I’d like to stay a bit longer to ensure we can finalize the deal before I go back.”
“Do you really think you won’t need my help?”
“I’m quite fond of this design, and I’m eager to tackle it by myself.”
“Remember to look after your health,” Brian said. “And lay off the alcohol.”
“Understood,” Rachel replied.
When Brian had gone, Rachel dedicated herself to maximizing this opportunity.
Since her last collaboration with Kern had not worked out, she was on the lookout for
a new partner.
Admittedly, the task was challenging.
However, she quickly spotted a potential opportunity.
She discovered that the Synergy Group was organizing a jewelry design contest where entries were judged solely on their quality, promising recognition for outstanding designs.
She threw herself into this new venture with determination.
Her team worked tirelessly and developed a collection named Dance of Blossoms.
Throughout this project, Trey was especially supportive, acquiring useful information about Synergy Group’s founder, Andres Garrett, who had extensive international experience.
In the office, as Samira fiddled with a pencil, her curiosity was piqued. “Trey, isn’t there even one picture of Mr. Garrett?”
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“No, not one,” Trey responded.
“People are raving about how hot he is. I wanted to see for myself!” Samira said, her gaze distant and dreamy.
With a laugh, Rachel replied, “Focus on the task at hand. Win this contract, and you’ll meet him face–to–face.”
“You’re absolutely right! Let’s put in our best effort!”
Later that evening, as Rachel was departing from work, she was surprised to find Yvonne by the entrance.
Yvonne was strikingly dressed in a chic crop top that highlighted her sleek midriff, her hair elegantly draped over her shoulders, exuding a sultry allure. She leaned effortlessly against a Rolls–Royce Phantom, her sunglasses adding a touch of glamour atop her head.
As Rachel approached, Yvonne clicked her high heels towards her and embraced her warmly. “Babe, you’re finally out!”
“Have you been waiting long?” Rachel asked, caught off guard by Yvonne’s unexpected
appearance.
It was a surprise visit, as Yvonne hadn’t hinted at coming.
“Just got here,” Yvonne replied, giving the sleek car a fond pat. “Drove this all the way
over.”
That Rolls–Royce, housed in Norton’s garage, was his most valued and luxurious vehicle.
Rachel was visibly shocked.
She was well aware of Yvonne’s driving abilities; she was never a skilled driver.
Despite the long drive, Yvonne had made it here on her own.
Rachel sensed that her friend was likely upset. And she knew it probably involved
Norton.
“You must be starving. Let’s get some food,” Rachel suggested, clasping Yvonne’s hand.
They climbed into the car, Yyonne at the driver’s seat. “How about we hit a club? It’s been too long,” she suggested.
In their hometown, Norton had made sure she was blacklisted from all the clubs.
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She was consistently denied entry every time she attempted.
Now in Amberfield, Yvonne felt free to enjoy herself as she pleased.
Clearly, she was in a foul mood and needed an outlet.
Seeing this, Rachel agreed without hesitation. “Sure, I’m up for anything.”
“Are you sure this won’t get in the way of your work?”
“Don’t worry about it. We have a competition soon, but we’re mostly prepared. I can afford a few days to spend with you.”
Yvonne’s face lit up with excitement. “Awesome! Tonight, we’re doing everything to the max, no holding back!”
At that instant, Rachel’s mind was a blank on Brian’s cautionary words.
Once they reached the club, Yvonne wasted no time, immediately starting to order
drinks.
However, her ability to handle alcohol was, frankly, quite average.
She started to show signs of intoxication after only a couple of drinks.
As the alcohol took effect, her pent–up frustrations poured out. “That damn Norton! He’s the reason I lost my job!”
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