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    Without waiting for an answer, Debby moved behind Carol, her hands expertly working into her shoulders, trying to soothe with calcted care.


    As Brian ended the call, his face darkened with concern. Carol’s demand to bring Rachel back was a serious issue. She had no idea about their breakup, and if she found out now, the fallout could be catastrophic. Her health was already fragile, and he couldn’t afford to risk her spiraling further.


    Before leaving thepany, Brian issued a clear and direct instruction. “No matter what happens, don’t halt your work. And remember, I don’t want to see any trace of Rachel online. Scrub all information about her from the inte, thoroughly andpletely.”


    This time, the entire tech department responded in unison, their voices firm and unwavering. “Yes, sir.”


    As Brian stepped out, Tracy immediately spotted him and hurried after him, her voiceced with mild concern. “Brian, where are you off to? Don’t you have things to oversee here?”


    Brian nced back at her, his expression tight. “My grandma found out everything. She wants to see me, and I need to get there now.” Tracy’s brows arched in surprise. “So Carol found out about what happened with Rachel?”


    Brian’s tone was clipped, confirming the worst. “Yes.”


    Tracy’s eyes flickered, and she asked tentatively, “And what’s her reaction?”


    “She’s furious, so I need to go now,” Brian exined.


    Inside, Tracy felt a quiet sense of victory. She hadn’t expected things to escte so quickly, and it was working out perfectly. The scandal had already wrecked Rachel’s reputation, and Carol’s reaction was just the final touch. Everything suited Tracy’s ns just fine.


    Tracy stepped forward, her voice taking on a more insistent tone. “Brian, you should really go. Don’t keep Carol waiting. I’ll take care of things here while you’re gone.”


    Once Brian had left, Tracy wasted no time making a call. “Just forget about trending topics. We’re done here.”


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    The voice on the other end hesitated, then responded with a question. “Are you sure? Shouldn’t we keep it going?”


    Tracy’s response was firm, almost detached. “No. I’ve gotten what I wanted. There’s no point in going further. It’s over.”


    Tracy knew she needed to stop now before things got out of hand. Thest thing she wanted was for Brian to catch wind of her involvement. Her carefully curated image was too important to jeopardize. It was time to pull the plug quietly and efficiently.


    Meanwhile, Brian’s frustration grew as he dialed Rachel’s number again, only for it to go unanswered. He left the office and headed straight to her ce. When he arrived, it was Jeffrey who opened the door.


    “Where’s Rachel?” Brian demanded.


    Jeffrey, looking somewhat puzzled, tilted his head. “Rachel went on a business trip. Didn’t you know?”


    Before Brian could respond, Jeffrey asked again, “How could you not know her schedule? Did something happen between you two?”


    Brian ced a reassuring hand on Jeffrey’s head. “It’s just a small disagreement between us. Don’t worry, we’ll work it out soon.”


    But Jeffrey wasn’t convinced. His grip on Brian’s arm tightened, a subtle shift in his demeanor. “Brian, listen to me,” he said, his voice steady and serious, his young face set in a way that was far from innocent. “You need to promise me you won’t hurt her. I don’t care what happens between you two. She’s not alone. I’ll always be there for her. And if you hurt her, even if I’m not as strong as you, I’ll make sure you know it.”


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