Captivation: Want Nothing But You

A glimmer was visible in Drake's eyes as he watched Alicia storm out of the hall.

When her footsteps faded away, he turned to look at Rachel and said, "Miss Bennet, I'm sorry.I also apologize on my granddaughter's behalf."

"That's okay, Mr.Schultz," Rachel said, casually waving the apology away.

She could tell that he was observing her, but she masked her discomfort well with a casual smile.

"She's not wrong, though—I've done many stupid things before.It's only fitting that people bear the consequences of their actions, so I don't blame her.In fact, I sincerely accept her criticism," she replied.

 Drake's eyes widened slightly in surprise.

There was no trace of displeasure on her face.

On the contrary, she seemed genuinely decent, generous, and accepting of criticism.She really seemed unbothered by Alicia's outburst.

This made him doubt the rumors he had heard about her.

"I'm impressed, Miss Bennet.You really are generous.Alicia ought to learn from you," Drake said, scanning her with an unreadable expression.

Then, he looked at Victor and said, "When I heard you had divorced, I planned to ask you what happened.However, I remembered you might be busy with work, so I decided not to disturb you with silly questions.It seems you two are back together and plan to remarry, yes?"

He asked with a dark expression.

"Mr.Schultz, Rachel is just an employee of the Sullivan Group now," Victor replied calmly.

His meaning was quite clear: Rachel was here just for work.

Mr.Schultz had presumed wrong—there was nothing between them.

The darkness in Drake's eyes vanished instantly, and so did his frown.

"I see.Again, I apologize for my Alicia.You know she has a short temper.I blame myself for doting on her too much.It's why she's childish and impolite.I'm sorry she threw a tantrum with no idea of what's truly going on."

It was the second apology he was making on her behalf, but Rachel, who raised her eyebrows, wasn't buying it.

After all, she could see these things for what they were.It seemed Alicia was still in love with Victor.

Drake still desired to marry his granddaughter off to Victor, and anything that appeared to threaten that goal would trigger his ire.

When Victor clarified that Rachel only worked for him, Drake was quite satisfied, so he asked about Victor's wellbeing, changing the topic of conversation.

More guests soon arrived at the hall, and Drake asked Victor to accompany him to welcome these guests.

It was unclear if he was doing this just to show off his favorite student to the guests or because he considered Victor his future grandson-in-law.

When the two men left to greet the guests, Rachel was all alone.

She could still feel many gazes on her.

more so after learning that she was the infamous lady of the Bennet

wasn't long before it seemed everyone

were

watching her with a twinkle of fondness in

her with eyes full

down on her, thinking she had employed underhanded methods to fool Victor into bringing her

at her with jealousy, disregarding the fact that

like being stared at like the newest animal

discomfort, she spotted

of her anytime soon, so she walked to

waiter in her path, holding a tray of

orange

arrived at the empty

on the balustrade

family's home was

the splashing of waves

the faint salty smell of the sea permeated her

all alone in a place like this! Your male companion can't be

voice resounded

didn't elude her

saw a man in a silver-gray suit

she saw his face, she was surprised

she thought, making quick calculations

masked her caution well, smiling

my companion really

man, who couldn't help

with which to describe her beauty, Rachel blinked slightly as she

fluttery, and he couldn't help feeling a slight tickling sensation

to walk up to her and caress her face was nigh overwhelming, but

hide the twinkle of passion in

alone tonight, and it just so happens that you're all alone now, unsatisfied with your companion.We could pass the remaining time

to be my companion. Why should I choose you?"

reply wasn't out

it make her appear more attractive and sexy, but it also implied she wasn't someone that could be hooked up

The man's eyes brightened.

intensified as his desire for her had

the inner pocket of his suit and handed it to

Dannis Powell, the project manager of the KD Group.Do you think this is enough for you

took a step back, leaning

card—she just looked down at it with a wry

don't think it's

Dannis frowned.

rejecting him even after he had

Group was an international