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

it seemed everyone was looking at

were

watching her with a twinkle of fondness

some were watching her with

they were looking down on her, thinking she had employed

female guests were looking at her with jealousy, disregarding the fact that she was all alone

being stared at like the newest animal at a

discomfort, she spotted an empty

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

waiter in her path, holding

a glass of orange juice from him

arrived at the empty

arms on the balustrade and

family's home was

hear the splashing of

kissed her delicate face, and the

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

man's voice resounded from

teasing undertone didn't

and saw a man in a silver-gray suit standing at the balcony's arched

face, she

a coincidence,'’ she thought, making

she masked her caution well, smiling the moment she saw

my companion really

couldn't help but stare

might, he couldn't find a suitable word with which to describe her beauty,

and fluttery, and he couldn't help feeling

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

couldn't hide the twinkle of passion

me take 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 remaining time

are many here who want nothing more than to be my companion. Why should I choose you?" Rachel replied, smiling

wasn't

make her appear more attractive and sexy, but it also implied

The man's eyes brightened.

intensified as his desire

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

the project manager of the KD Group.Do you

took a step back, leaning against the

didn't take the card—she just looked down at it

think it's enough," she

Dannis frowned.

was rejecting him even after he

was an