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.

after learning that she was the infamous lady of the

it seemed everyone was looking at

were quite

watching her with a twinkle of fondness

some were watching her with eyes

on her, thinking she had employed underhanded

looking at her with jealousy, disregarding the fact

at like the

her discomfort, she spotted an empty

Victor would ask anything of her anytime soon, so she walked to the

her path, holding a

to take a glass of orange juice from him before continuing

at the empty balcony, she

she relaxed her arms on the balustrade and

family's home was

could hear the splashing of waves

kissed her delicate face, and the faint salty smell of the sea

shouldn't be all alone in a place

resounded from behind

undertone didn't elude her

a silver-gray suit standing at the balcony's

saw his face, she was surprised but also

coincidence,'’ she thought, making quick

she masked her caution well, smiling the

wrong; my companion really isn't

fascinated the man, who couldn't help but stare

might, he couldn't find a suitable word with which to describe her beauty, Rachel blinked slightly as she spoke, causing the man's attention

couldn't help

face was nigh overwhelming, but he

the twinkle of passion in his

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

be my companion. Why should

Her reply wasn't out of

but it also implied she

The man's eyes brightened.

gaze intensified as his

he took a business card out from the inner pocket of his suit

project manager of the KD Group.Do you think this is

step back, leaning

looked down at

I don't think it's

Dannis frowned.

first time a woman was rejecting him even after he

was an