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.

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

wasn't long before it seemed everyone was

onlookers were quite

were watching her with a twinkle of

were watching her with eyes full of

was clear they were looking down on her, thinking she had employed underhanded methods

her with jealousy, disregarding the fact

like being stared at like the newest animal at

her discomfort, she spotted an

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

her

of orange juice from him before continuing

at the empty balcony, she

the balustrade and looked

family's home was

splashing of waves

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

in a place like this! Your

man's voice resounded from behind

undertone didn't elude her

saw a man in a silver-gray suit

saw his face, she was surprised

she thought, making quick calculations in

she masked her caution well, smiling the moment she saw

my companion

the man, who couldn't help but stare for a

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

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

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

the twinkle of

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

want nothing more than to be my companion. Why

reply wasn't

it also implied she wasn't someone that

The man's eyes brightened.

his desire for

from the inner pocket

KD Group.Do you

step back, leaning against

card—she just looked down at it

I don't think it's enough,"

Dannis frowned.

time a woman was rejecting him even after

Group was an international conglomerate of great