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.

interested in her, even more so after learning that she was the infamous lady of the

wasn't long before it seemed everyone was looking

onlookers were quite

were watching her with a twinkle of

her with eyes

were looking down on her, thinking she had employed underhanded methods to fool Victor into bringing her to such a

jealousy, disregarding the fact that she

like the newest animal

spotted an empty balcony

would ask anything of her anytime soon, so she walked to the balcony without hesitation, ignoring the pointed

her path, holding a tray

briefly to take a glass of orange juice from

she arrived at the empty balcony, she

the balustrade and looked

home was at the

could hear the splashing of waves

delicate face, and the faint salty smell of the sea

woman shouldn't be all alone in a place like this!

voice resounded from

undertone didn't elude

turned around and saw a man in a silver-gray suit standing

she was surprised but also

thought, making quick calculations in her

caution well, smiling the moment she

companion really

who couldn't help but stare

her beauty, Rachel blinked slightly as she spoke,

fluttery, and he couldn't help

to her and caress her face was nigh

twinkle of

his place? I came here alone tonight, and it just so happens that you're all alone now, unsatisfied with your companion.We could pass the

want nothing more than to be my companion. Why

reply wasn't out

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

inner pocket of his

Group.Do you think this is enough for

step back,

card—she just looked down at it

think it's

Dannis frowned.

the first time a woman was rejecting

an