NovelEnglishChapter 273: Her voice was full of self-pity, but the act only made Rachel feel sick.
This time, though, Tracy's little trick didn't work.
Before Rachel could even respond, Andres cut in casually, “Don't mind me. Go ahead and do whatever you want." His message was clear-Rachel didn't need to hold back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRealizing her usual act wasn't working, Tracy changed tactics. "Rachel, who's this gentleman with you? I've never seen him before. Aside from Brian, this is the first tI've seen you so attentive to another man." Rachel smirked. "Oh? Unlike you, I don't take every chance to flirt with men." "How could you say that?" Tracy's eyes welled up with unshed tears, acting like a victim.
"Did I say something untrue?" Rachel countered. "Though, I suppose those little tricks of yours only work on Brian." She wasn't just making things up. She had her own principles. No matter how much she disliked someone, she never badmouthed them unless they threatened her.
From what Rachel knew, Tracy had been involved with several men during college, playing with their feelings. Even now at the company, she shamelessly flirted with male colleagues, not caring whether they were already in relationships.
Rachel could never be that kind of person.
"Mr. Garrett, let's go." Rachel had just finished applying ointment to him when Tracy suddenly spoke up. “Rachel, if you're mad because I traveled abroad to see Brian, letexplain." "There's no need to explain." Rachel could see right through Tracy. This wasn't about clearing things up; it was just to get under her skin. Tracy hesitated before speaking. "That day, I had something really important to do, and in a foreign country, Brian was the only person I knew, so I..." "You knew he was withand still chose to ruin his plans. You thought that was the perfect solution?" Rachel cut her off with a sharp sneer.
That shut Tracy up right away.
True version [rom glnovlsom But then, with forced sincerity, she said, "Rachel, I swear, I didn't mean..." Before she could say another word, Rachel smirked and mimicked her tone, "Oh, letguess, 'I didn't do it on purpose.' That's exactly what you were about to say, right? But here's the thing—I'm not Brian. I won't buy into your little act. So, save it." Rachel had had enough. Without sparing Tracy another glance, she turned and walked away with Andres, leaving her standing there. As they walked, Rachel let out a sigh and looked at Andres with sincerity. "I'm sorry you had to witness that." "No need to apologize. That was actually pretty entertaining. You handled it well. If I'm not wrong, that woman is your romantic rival, isn't she?" Rachel nodded in response.
There was no point in denying it—it was painfully obvious.
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"Ms. Marsh, with all due respect, she does surpass you in sways. That stung. Was she really that lacking? Even Andres thought she couldn't compete with Tracy.
a Rachel's expression darkened, but she forced a smile anyway.
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Andres quickly caught on to the misunderstanding and corrected himself. "What meant was, when it comes to manipulation and playing the helpless victim, she's got it down to an art."
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