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.

quite interested in her, even more so after learning that she

seemed everyone was looking at

were

watching her with a twinkle of fondness in

watching her with eyes full

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

female guests were looking at her with jealousy, disregarding the

didn't like being stared at like the newest

she spotted an empty balcony

her anytime soon, so she

in her path, holding

of orange juice

at the empty balcony,

arms on the balustrade and looked into

family's home was

hear the splashing of

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

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

resounded

didn't elude

a silver-gray suit

she saw his face, she was

she thought, making quick calculations

she masked her caution well, smiling the moment she

not wrong; my companion really isn't

smile fascinated the man, who couldn't help but stare for

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

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

caress her face was nigh

hide the twinkle

just so happens that you're all alone now, unsatisfied with your companion.We could pass the remaining time together as a couple,

want nothing more than to be my companion. Why should I choose you?"

Her reply wasn't out of

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

The man's eyes brightened.

gaze intensified as his desire for her

out from the inner pocket of

KD Group.Do

and took a step back, leaning against

take the card—she just looked down at it with a

think it's enough,"

Dannis frowned.

woman was rejecting him even after he had revealed his

Group was an international