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

it seemed everyone was looking at

were quite

her with a twinkle of

watching her with eyes

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

disregarding the fact that she was all alone

like being stared at like

spotted an empty

so she walked to the balcony without hesitation, ignoring

in her path, holding a tray

glass of orange juice from him before continuing on

she arrived at the

relaxed her arms on the balustrade and looked

Schultz family's home was

hear the splashing of waves in

the faint salty smell of the sea

be all alone in a place like this! Your

resounded from behind

undertone didn't

and saw a man in a silver-gray

his face, she was

coincidence,'’ she thought, making quick calculations

her caution well, smiling

not wrong; my companion really isn't a

the man, who couldn't help but stare for

he might, he couldn't find a suitable word with which to describe her beauty, Rachel blinked slightly as she spoke, causing the man's attention to divert to her long

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

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

twinkle of

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 together as a couple, you know,"

than to be my companion. Why should I choose you?"

wasn't out

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

The man's eyes brightened.

intensified as his desire for her

took a business card out from the inner pocket of

KD Group.Do you think this is enough for you to choose

a step back, leaning against the

card—she just looked down at it with a wry

think

Dannis frowned.

first time a woman was rejecting him even after he

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