Chapter 616: Approaching with confident steps, he placed his hand gently on Rachel's shoulder, a natural gesture of affection. The atmosphere in the room warmed considerably.
Natalia observed them, a hint of envy in her gaze, mixed with genuine joy for their closeness. Despite the lingering bittersweet feelings within her, her voice was cheerful.
"Brian, I hope you and Rachel share a lifetof happiness. And hey, I insist on being your bridesmaid when the tcomes!" "You wouldn't miss it for the world," Rachel replied.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRachel responded warmly. "So, it's barbecue tonight! I need to swing by my place first, though,” Natalia said, heading out.
Once she had departed, Brian and Rachel found themselves alone in the living room. They looked at each other, an awkward silence falling between them as Rachel chose to remain quiet.
"Was breakfast to your liking?" Brian initiated conversation to fill the quiet.
"It was very nice." Their small talk faded into another pause until Rachel asked, "Aren't you supposed to be at work today?" "I got a few days of marriage leave," Brian explained as they settled into a quiet rhythm.
Rachel expressed her surprise. "But you are the president. Shouldn't you be busy?" gvlnovlsis your escape Brian responded with a half-smile, "What's the point of being the president if I can't bend the rules a bit? Technically, the employees get three days, but I might just take a full week. Let's head out, shall we?" He confidently grasped her hand.
Rachel found herself in the car before she fully grasped the change in their plans.
With thoughts of their conversation about Jeffrey from the night before, Rachel felt a surge of boldness. “Brian, about the toff you mentioned..." "Yes?" He glanced at her curiously.
"Could you... maybe spend that whole week with me?" she asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTaken aback momentarily, Brian's expression quickly turned to one of joyful surprise. "Absolutely, I'll spend every moment with you!" "That's wonderful!" Rachel secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Her mind churned with possibilities—she wasn't sure yet if she was pregnant from their last encounter. However, a whole week together surely increased their chances significantly.
Brian guided Rachel to the mall, its first floor awash with the allure of international luxury brands. Amidst the array of beautiful clothes, limited edition handbags, and exquisite jewelry, it was hard not to be tempted. Yet, Rachel felt a twinge of discomfort at the thought of indulging in Brian's wealth, especially when her own future felt so uncertain. "With our wedding just a week away, have you thought about what kind of ceremony you'd like?" Brian asked as they ascended to the second floor.
Upon spotting Brian, a store manager dashed over, beaming with excitement. "What an honor! This tion way to the VIP section, please." They ΕΞ were promptly served by two attentive young women-one showcasing wedding styles on an iPad and the other arranging refreshments with meticulous care.