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    Rachel found Alban’s sincerity amusing. “Why are you making promises on his behalf? What, are you possessed by him or something?”


    Alban chuckled at Rachel’s joke, a bit embarrassed. “Ms. Marsh, I’m serious. Mr. Vance has been single for years, showing how seriously he takes rtionships.”


    This caught Rachel off guard. “He’s nearly 30, right? Hasn’t he found anyone he’s interested in all these years?”


    “Truth be told, when he first took over thepany, it was struggling. He was somitted to his work that he had no time for dating. Even when things stabilized, he had reasons to put his personal life on the back burner. But I’ve noticed that Mr. Vance treats you differently than others.”


    Rachel sensed the underlying implication of Alban’s words. Her past rtionships had left her deeply scarred emotionally. Some experiences, though narrowing, were not hidden by her. These were her private affairs, and she figured An hadn’t discussed them with Alban. So, she chose to open up about her painful history herself.


    “Alban, I went through a failed marriage. I was deeply hurt by someone, leaving wounds that still haunt me at night. I even survived a near-death experience, and Mr. Vance was my rescuer. He’s more than just a lifesaver to me; he’s a beacon of hope. If he ever needs me, I’d do anything for him. But as for romance, I’m truly scared. You can call me a coward or pathetic, but I’m done with rtionships. I’m focusing on my work and personal goals from here on out.”


    Rachel added with a bright smile, “Oh, and my brother’s been abroad for treatment. He’sing home soon and will always be there for me. So, I don’t need a boyfriend or a husband.”


    She had shared a lot today. Regardless of whether An reciprocated her feelings, she had made her stance clear through Alban. She was done with love. If anyone tried to cross that boundary, she’d run.


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    Two days before Brenda’s birthday, Rachel received her invitation. Truth be told, she was quite taken aback. She was right there when Brenda extended the invitation to An. If Brenda had wanted her at the party, she could’ve invited her at the same time. So, Rachel figured Brenda probably didn’t want her there.


    Back at her desk, after the day’s meetings, Rachel overheard her colleagues in the design department buzzing about Brenda’s uing birthday bash.


    “Can you believe it? The invitation alone is a work of art! I can only imagine how grand the party will be.”


    “Well, it figures. She isn’t just any director; she hails from a well-known family. Her birthday bash is expected to be nothing short of spectacr.”


    Brenda hailed from a well-known family? Despite her elite background, she had chosen to stand by An quietly all these years. Rachel felt even more certain about Brenda’s deep-seated feelings for An. She believed love had the power to humble even the mightiest,pelling them to make sacrifices. Even Brenda, such a formidable figure, was no exception to this rule.


    Rachel also noticed that today was the day everyone else received their invites, except for An, who Brenda had asked in person earlier. The conversation then shifted to outfit choices for the event.


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