Chapter 224 Chapter 224: "Ronald will take care of it. Today, my only focus is you," Brian replied with a smile.
Later that evening, Rachel stood in a high-rise hotel, looking out at the vibrant city below. The night view was breathtaking.
Meanwhile, Brian was in the bathroom taking a shower, unaware that his phone continued to ring on the bed. The ringtone echoed, suggesting it had rung multiple times already.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel approached the phone and saw the caller ID on the screen. It was Tracy calling.
From outside the bathroom, Rachel's voice pierced the silence. "Tracy just called for you. Can you take it?" Brian's casual reply caught her off guard. She hadn't anticipated his confidence in her handling the call.
"Why don't you handle it yourself?" "No worries. It doesn't matter who picks it up." His casual dismissal might have comforted her, or perhaps her curiosity about Tracy's call at such an hour prevailed.
"Brian..." Tracy answered, her tone laden with urgency as if she couldn't delay another second. "This is Rachel speaking." There was a brief pause on the other end before Tracy's grip on her phone tightened. "Isn't Brian supposed to be abroad? How cyou two are together?" "Miss Haynes, since we're a couple, isn't it typical for us to be together?" "Are you visiting him too?" It appeared Tracy was also abroad.
"Hand the phone to Brian. There's something critical we need to discuss," Tracy demanded with authority. Find more books at gVlnovдls"He's currently in the shower, but I'll make sure he gets the message," Rachel replied. But why should she bother? A wave of fury washed over Tracy. When had it becnecessary for her to communicate with Brian through Rachel, depending on Rachel's willingness? In frustration, Tracy ended the call with a sharp click.
Brian emerged from the shower shortly afterward.
Rachel saw no point in concealing the conversation and had no intention of doing so.
"Tracy mentioned she needs to discuss something important with you." She observed Brian closely, anticipating sreaction.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, his demeanor was one of unruffled calm, his reply smooth, "It likely concerns the company. I'll have Ronald get in touch with her." In Rachel's presence, he dialed Ronald and quickly briefed him.
"Are you not going to return her call?" "No, I'd rather spend the twith you," he said decisively.
That night, as they settled in, Rachel broached a delicate subjec£ Should we invite Tracy to our wedding?"
"The decision is yours. If you feel like will; if not, then we inviting her, we will; if won't." "I'd rather she not come."
She didn't want to give Tracy a chance to make a scene at her m wedding Her only wish was for her wedding day to be flawless.