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Rachel examined the snack and realized it was extremely spicy. These were Yvonne’s favorites; she kept them stocked even though she didn’t eat them herself. She hadn’t considered the variety when she hastily offered them, and Brian had chosen the hottest one.
“Typically, spicy food shouldn’t cause such distress unless his earlier im of not eating all day was true.”
“Have you really not eaten anything today?” Rachel inquired, seeing his difort increase.
“Yes,” Brian answered, his forehead now slick with sweat.
He tried to get up, his face contorting with effort.
Rachel was so concerned about his condition that she feared he might faint at any second.
“What’s going on here?” she asked.
Struggling for breath, he replied, “Wasn’t I supposed to leave after I had some water? I’m trying to keep my promise.”
“In your current condition? Do you n on copsing outside and leaving me to handle the fallout?”
Brian paused, not responding right away. He was taken aback by her sharp wit. Moreover, her knack for delivering biting remarks was unmistakable.
“I see!” Brian responded lightly, immediately returning to the sofa to lie down.
Noticing the empty snack packet, Rachel said, “That was the spicy one. I should have warned you. Let me make it up to you with some noodles. After that, you’ll need to go.”
Brian agreed without hesitation.
Shortly after, Rachel appeared, wearing a floral apron, with a steaming bowl of noodles that emitted a tempting aroma. Considering Brian’s delicate stomach, she kept the dish nd but added a poached egg for vor. It was simple yet appetizing.
Brian took one look and started eating enthusiastically. It didn’t take long for him to finish everything, even sipping everyst drop of the broth.
“Make sure you eat regrly from now on. Skipping meals isn’t good for you. Plus, with the scale of White Group, any health issue you have could jeopardize many jobs,” she said, as she collected the bowl to clean it.
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Feeling refreshed after the meal, Brian approached her. “Rachel, it seems you do care about me!”
“Don’t read too much into it. I’m just looking out for the welfare of employees like myself who’d be at risk if you were unwell.”
Brian found himself at a loss for words.
“Now that you’ve finished your meal, it’s time to honor your promise. I won’t be escorting you out!”
“I understand, but there’s something I need to resolve first.”
“What might that be?”
“I noticed it was Natalia’s driver who dropped you off today.” He stated this as a fact, not a question.
Rachel didn’t contradict him, merely acknowledging with a subtle nod. A shadow fell over his face as he gripped her shoulders. “Why won’t you listen to me? Rachel, I’ve told you to stay away from her.”
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