Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 882:

Eric paused, his expression apologetic. “Sorry, I might be overstepping. When does the meeting resume?”

“Soon,” Rachel replied. “You’ve just arrived, so do you need some time to get acquainted with the company’s situation?”

Eric gave a nod. “Yes, go ahead without me. I’ll catch up in about half an hour.”

The second half of the meeting picked up right where it left off—tense, with several long-time board members standing their ground, their words cutting and sharp.

Just as the meeting hit a standstill, the door creaked open, and Eric stepped inside.noveldrama

The room froze when they saw him. The company had tried to hire him before, but he had always turned them down.

Now, seeing him standing in the doorway, the board members shifted uncomfortably. It was obvious he wasn’t there to support them.

Eric broke the silence, his voice calm but commanding. “Hello, everyone. I’m Eric Riley, and I’ve been hired as a legal consultant by Ms. Marsh.”

The group exchanged glances, first looking at Eric, then shifting their eyes to Rachel, waiting for her reaction.

In the end, it felt as though Eric single-handedly calmed the storm. His presence was enough to steady the tense situation.

Eric laid out a truth that left no room for argument. After Allan’s passing, Rachel, as his wife, had every right to inherit his shares.

But as those words settled in, Rachel instinctively rubbed her temples, her heart pounding in her chest.

Once the meeting ended, she turned to Eric and said, “Mr. Riley, I really appreciate your help today, but there’s something I need to come clean about.”

Eric raised an eyebrow. “I’m listening.”

“Allan and I… we never actually registered our marriage.” Her words were shocking, hitting Eric like a cold wave.

He stopped sorting the files and stared at her in disbelief. “That’s not a funny joke.”

“I’m not joking. It was a staged marriage.”

𝖂𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖜𝖔𝖗𝖉𝖘 𝖇𝖊𝖌𝖆𝖓 → g𝖺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀ꞏ𝖼𝗈𝗆

Eric reached up, massaging his temples as if trying to dispel the sudden dizziness. He was a bit overwhelmed and said, “Hold on, I need a minute to think this over.”

After stepping outside to clear his mind, he came back and looked at her. “If what you’re saying is true, then everything we discussed in the meeting is meaningless. The board members are sharp; your fake marriage will be exposed soon enough. When that happens, you’ll face serious consequences. Are you ready for that?”

Rachel took a deep breath, knowing the weight of the situation. “I understand, which is why I need your advice on how to handle this.”

Eric grabbed his folder, giving her an apologetic glance. “Sorry, but my help today was just a favor to someone, and I don’t plan to work long-term with the Vance Group. You’ll need to find someone else for this.”

His refusal was firm and unwavering, without a second thought.

Before long, he was gone. He had truly arrived and left in the blink of an eye. Rachel understood that it was only a matter of time before the board members uncovered the truth. The immediate priority was for Lizzie to regain her strength and prove herself with accomplishments that would bring stability to the company.

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