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 was the infamous lady of

before it seemed everyone was looking

onlookers were

watching her with a twinkle of fondness in

were watching her with

thinking she had employed underhanded methods to

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

stared at like the newest animal at a

spotted

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

in her

orange juice

at the empty balcony, she

she relaxed her arms on the balustrade and

home was at

could hear the splashing of waves in the

cool breeze kissed her delicate face, and the faint salty

place like this! Your male companion can't

man's voice resounded from

teasing undertone didn't elude her

turned around and saw a man in a

she saw his face, she was surprised

thought, making quick calculations in

she masked her caution well, smiling the moment she

not wrong; my companion really isn't

fascinated the man, who couldn't help

beauty, Rachel blinked slightly

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

and caress her face was nigh overwhelming, but he swallowed hard

he couldn't hide the twinkle of passion

so happens that you're all alone now, unsatisfied with your

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

wasn't out of

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

The man's eyes brightened.

as his desire for her had

card out from the inner pocket of his suit and handed

KD Group.Do you think this is enough for

took a step back, leaning against

looked down at it with a wry

I don't think it's

Dannis frowned.

first time a woman was rejecting him even

an international conglomerate