Chapter: 2641

Alberto stood behind her, his dark eyes focused intently on her, firmly holding her wrist. In that moment, the restlessness in Rachel's heart dissipated.

As if sensing her thoughts, Alberto uttered, "I'm here."

Rachel's tense lips relaxed into a beautiful smile, her fingers intertwining with his as they held hands. She murmured, "Okay."

With the night progressing, the banquet continued on.

Rachel spent the entire evening by Alberto's side, interacting with the guests who approached him. Unable to resist, she raised her hand to massage her face, which had grown stiff from smiling.