Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

"Let's eat breakfast, okay?" Rachael grabbed his hand and dragged him towards the dining table.

Just then Aunt Maria and the other helpers started serving breakfast.

"You know I read somewhere that anger makes you age ten times faster," she remarked while pouring a glass of orange juice for him.

"If that was true, I should've looked 80 by now," Andrew chuckled. He then started placing food on her plate. "Eat more."

Looking at the pile of food on her plate, she frowned, "Isn't breakfast supposed to be light?"

"Who told you that? You are supposed to eat breakfast like a king."

Rachael sighed and started eating her food. She knew arguing with him was useless.

"Let's eat and then get ready, okay? We have to go a little early to make sure everything is ready."

...

[Collin's Corporation]

When Rachael walked into the building with Andrew, she could feel familiar eyes gazing at her. Like last time, he had his hand on her waist while they walked to the elevator.

"What happened?" he asked. He could easily sense her sudden nervousness.

"Why does everyone keep staring at us?" she whispered.

Stopping in front of the elevator door, Andrew inched closer and whispered in her ear, "Maybe because you look so beautiful today."

The sudden complement made her blush. Smacking his arm, she chuckled, "Stop it."

"What? Why am I getting smacked right after I gave my wife a compliment." He playfully scrunched his brows and pretended to be mad. "I feel really wronged."

Rachael rolled her eyes at him. "So dramatic."

"Seriously—" he gently pulled her closer. "You really look very beautiful today."

"T-Thanks." She was blushing even harder.

While the two of them were having their own fun interaction, the employees were in awe. Witnessing their big boss walk into the office with the same woman twice in an intimate way was enough for them to validate their suspicions. Both of them definitely shared a very close relationship.

"They look so cute," One of the female employees sighed in satisfaction.

"I know right? Do you know who she is?" Another employee asked.

"She is Rachael Watson," the third one exclaimed.

"Really? Damn, are they dating or something?"

"Is that even a question? Of course they are, just look at them."

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[26th floor] ƒ𝑟𝙚e𝔀𝗲𝒃n𝒐𝘷𝗲Ɩ.c𝗼𝚖

"Good morning boss, madam," Ben greeted both of them as soon as they stepped out of the elevator.

"Is everything ready?" Andrew inquired. It was a really big and significant event. Mr.Stephen had worked so hard for the company, he wanted to give him a very special and memorable goodbye. The event was also very important to him because it was the first company event Rachael was attending. He wanted everything to be perfect today.

"Yes boss, everything is set." Ben knew how serious his boss was for the event. So he had personally taken care of everything. "We will start sharp at eleven."

Andrew went through a few things with Ben first before taking Rachael to his office.

…..

[Inside Andrew's office]

"Do you want anything to drink or something?" He asked.

"Coffee." She grabbed his hand to stop him. "Why is your tie like that?" she frowned.

"Why? What happened?"

Giving him her purse, she started fixing it. "It's crooked."

"Andrew—"

Rachael's hands which were fixing his tie stopped when she heard a feminine voice call out his name. She looked towards the direction of the voice only to realise that they were not alone.

The woman was wearing a knee length skin tight thin strapped dress. The deep neck of the dress exposed her cleavage and her boobs, which were ready to pop out any minute now.

The inappropriately dressed strange woman in her husband's office didn't give her good vibes. Even though she didn't want to jump into any conclusions, it would be a lie if she said that it didn't bother her.

"What happened? Why did you stop?" Andrew innocently inquired. He had no idea about the overthinking his wife was immersed into at the moment.

Without saying anything, Rachael fixed his tie. She then took the purse from his hand.

Just then a middle aged man stepped inside the office.

"Boss—" he greeted Andrew with full respect.

Placing his hand on Rachael's waist, he looked at her. "He is Mr. Stephen."

Looking at Stephen, he remarked, "She is Rachael Watson, my wife."

When Andrew introduced Rachael as his wife, Stephen was taken aback but he quickly composed himself and greeted her.

"Madam."

Rachael smiled and nodded.

"I am extremely sorry, if I had known that you both got married, I would have prepared a gift for you—"

"That's alright, just give us your blessings," Andrew smiled.

"Carol, why are you standing there? Come and greet Mr and Mrs.Collins," Stephen snapped at his daughter who was standing rooted on the floor.

"Y-Yes—"

Rachael glanced at the woman who was now struggling to wear a shrug over the inappropriate dress.

So she had taken off the shrug after she entered the office? Rachael couldn't help but scoff.

The sound she made was low but loud enough for Andrew to hear it.

"Boss, is madam the one taking over the Vice President position?" When Andrew nodded, Stephen exclaimed, "That's great, a place where both husband and wife work together is really harmonious."

Just then Carol quickly approached them and stood right beside her father, Stephen. 𝗳𝘳𝐞e𝙬𝙚𝚋𝗻𝚘𝚟𝗲l.𝑐𝑜ｍ

"She is my daughter, Carol Dominic."

"C-Congratulations," Carol gave them a weak smile.

"Thank you," Rachael smiled. "So you work at the company too?"

"Yes, I do. I am the marketing man—"

Cutting her off, Andrew stated, "She is the acting marketing manager."

"That's right, her position in this company completely depends on her hardwork and abilities," Stephen remarked.

"I see—" Rachael wrapped her hands around Andrew's arm.

Carol pursed her lips when she saw the ring on her finger. The soreness in her heart intensified and her eyes were blazing with anger. She couldn't believe Andrew had married someone else.

"Mr.Stephen, I'll see you at the event."

"Of course, we will take our leave now." Stephen greeted Rachael once again before leaving along with Carol.

After they left, Andrew looked at Rachael. "Do you want some snacks with your coffee?"

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