Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 960:

Yvonne gave a dry laugh, her voice light and detached. “Is that so? What a small world!”

She reached for her purse and stood. “Looks like your evening’s booked. I’ll let you get back to your date.”

Norton’s expression hardened as he watched her leave the restaurant. She had no idea how good she had it. He’d brought her out, and she’d walked away before the meal was even over.

“Norton, what a surprise!”

Shelly strode over, acting as though she hadn’t seen Yvonne exit just seconds earlier.

Without a second thought, she slipped into the empty seat across from him, settling in like she belonged. “Drinking alone can’t be much fun. Let me keep you company,” she said with a smile.

Norton was already annoyed after Yvonne’s comment, and when he saw Shelly sit down, his face grew even more tense.

He turned to her, his voice clipped. “Haven’t I made myself clear? Don’t chase what was never yours to begin with; it’ll only leave you disappointed. If I want to see you, I’ll find you. Until then, stay away.” With that, he stood and walked out.

Shelly’s face flushed, then drained of color. Her eyes burned with jealousy.

She spoke through gritted teeth, her voice shaking with anger she could barely hold back. “Yvonne, this is your fault! If it weren’t for you, Norton wouldn’t be avoiding me. I’m not letting you off the hook for this!”

“Miss Tucker!” Heidi burst in from the entrance, breathless but beaming. “Sorry I’m late!”

“No worries. I just arrived too,” Shelly replied, her voice light, her smile practiced.

“Was that Mr. Burke just now? So sweet of him! Even with his packed schedule, he still brought you here. You’re so lucky,” Heidi said, full of admiration.

Everyone in the industry knew about Shelly and Norton—it was the kind of secret people didn’t bother keeping. They whispered behind doors but never dared say it aloud. Heidi, eager to climb the ladder, played along.

𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖎𝖊𝖉 𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓: 𝖌𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⩸ⅽ𝗈𝗺

With a demure laugh, Shelly raised a hand to her mouth. “Norton’s just swamped. He dropped me off and headed straight back to work.”

“Still, he made time for you. He really goes out of his way for you,” Heidi said with an envious sigh.

Flushed with satisfaction, Shelly beamed even more at the compliment.

“Oh, right, have you met the new girl, Yvonne?” Shelly casually stabbed a piece of steak with her fork and took a bite, speaking between chews.

“Her? She must have powerful backing. Landed the job without an interview, and you know how brutal our interviews are.” Heidi’s eyes darkened, her focus shifting to her plate.

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