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

long before it seemed everyone was

onlookers were quite

with a twinkle of fondness

her with eyes full

had employed underhanded methods to fool Victor into bringing her to such

at her with jealousy, disregarding the

like being stared at like the newest

discomfort, she spotted an empty

soon, so she walked to

in her path, holding

to take a glass of orange juice

the empty balcony,

arms on the balustrade and looked into

Schultz family's home was at

splashing of waves

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

be all alone in a place like

resounded from behind

teasing undertone didn't elude

a man in a silver-gray suit standing at the

she saw his face, she was surprised

she thought, making quick calculations

well,

not wrong; my companion really isn't a

man, who couldn't help but stare

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

and fluttery, and he couldn't help feeling a

to walk up to her and caress her face was nigh overwhelming, but he swallowed hard and contained

the twinkle of passion in

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

many here who want nothing more than to be my companion. Why should

Her reply wasn't out

sexy, but it also implied she wasn't someone that could be

The man's eyes brightened.

intensified as his desire

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

Powell, the project manager of the KD Group.Do you think this

took a step back,

just looked down at it with

don't think it's enough,"

Dannis frowned.

a woman was rejecting

KD Group was an