Waylen’s warm breath caressed her skin as he whispered in her ear, “Nearly one o’clock in the morning! Just give me a minute. I will drive you home later.”

Rena remained motionless, obediently resting in his arms.

Suddenly, a chuckle escaped Waylen’s lips, his disposition inexplicably lifted. He gently caressed her face and remarked, “Are you so easily taken advantage of? Is this your way of repaying me or savoring the moment?”

Rena felt exposed, her thoughts laid bare, provoking a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

She decided to pay him no heed, promptly relocating to the passenger seat.

Waylen glanced in her direction.

Blushing, Rena implored, “Mr. Fowler, please transport me home.”

Waylen discerned the faint blush adorning her visage.

It took him aback slightly. After all, she had spent four years alongside Harold. One would assume she had encountered numerous intimate situations. Why, then, did she blush so readily?

Admittedly, Waylen held an affection for Rena.

He accompanied Rena to her humble abode, which turned out to be an aged apartment complex. Softly, Rena ex pressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Fowler.”

Waylen lowered the car window, casting a gaze upon the dilapidated complex and then directed his attention to Rena’s delicate frame.

In truth, he was well aware of the trials and tribulations she had endured. Yet she made no entreaties, no requests of him never once.

For a fleeting moment, a pang of sympathy overcame him.

He even contemplated making an exception to assist her!

However, this notion swiftly vanished. Rena’s place within his heart was not elevated enough to warrant such actions at present.

Rena took the stairs since the old apartment building wasn’t equipped with elevators.

Upon reaching the second floor, her eyes couldn’t resist stealing a glance downward.

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There, parked incongruously amidst the aging apartment complex, stood Waylen’s car, the opulent golden Bentley Continental GT. This locale was not befitting of a person of

Waylen’s stature.

Rena mused to herself, speculating that someplace like a lavish soiree was where he truly belonged.

She resolved to erase tonight’s events from her mind.

Unable to bear the sight of his car any longer, Rena hastened her ascent.

Waylen lingered until the luminous glow emanated from the top floor.

Waylen was oblivious to the fact that a mysterious black sports car lay concealed in the shadows. Its owner had patiently waited there for over two hours.

Harold had observed the lengthy embrace between Waylen and Rena within the car!

Emerging from his vehicle, Harold exuded a captivating allure, his countenance enhanced by the darkness. Leaning casually against the car, he ignited a cigarette.

He exhaled the swirling tendrils of smoke.

Every detail of the encounter had been imprinted in his mind.

A contemptuous smirk graced Harold’s lips.

Had Rena truly fallen for Waylen in such a short span of time? Didn’t she love Harold the most?

Eyes fixated on the illuminated window above, Harold dialed a number.

“Now is the time to act!” he uttered into the phone.

After issuing the command, he terminated the call, a malicious sneer lingering on his face. “Rena, you brought this upon yourself!”

Upon returning home and flicking on the lights, Rena encountered Eloise emerging from her bedroom, clad in pajamas.

“Why did you come back so late?” Eloise reproached with a tinge of disapproval.

Rena poured herself a glass of chilled water, biting her lower lip as she resolved to keep the truth concealed. “I missed the last bus,” she muttered, opting not to disclose what really happened.

Eloise gazed at Rena intently before speaking up again, her voice filled with warmth. “I shall prepare something for you to eat.” Rena always sensed that Eloise more or less knew what was really going on. However, she didn’t know how to bring up the topic. After all, she held no significance to Waylen.

After a brief lapse of around five minutes, Eloise emerged with a steaming bowl of noodles. Placing it delicately on the table, she encouraged Rena to indulge.

Rena’s hunger was undeniable. In a hushed tone, she expressed her gratitude, “Thank you.”

Seated across from Rena, Eloise observed her intently, her chin cradled delicately in her hands. Rena felt a twinge of unease and inquired, “What troubles you?”

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It seemed as though Eloise had wrestled with this question for some time, yearning to ask it. Finally, she inquired, “Did the lawyer named Fowler bring you back? Do you still maintain contact with him?”

Rena nodded and replied, “Our paths may not cross in the future.”

Eloise’s countenance dimmed, a trace of disappointment evident.

Rena had once loved Harold deeply and had gone to great lengths for him but his ingratitude had been overwhelming. Eloise genuinely wished for Rena to find a man far superior to Harold.

Alas…

Rena comprehended the thoughts plaguing Eloise’s mind. Tenderly, she clasped her hand and reassured her, “Mr. Fowler and Harold will inevitably become relatives. I dare not even entertain the notion of being with him.”

Eloise let out a slight sigh and voiced her concern. “But he took you out. How could he not even treat you to a meal? And there’s even the lingering scent of cigarettes on you…”

Water nearly escaped Rena’s grasp as she choked on it!

Embarrassment washed over her intensely.

Retreating to her room, Rena indulged in a refreshing shower before sinking into her bed. Sleep eluded her, consumed by ceaseless contemplation.

Eloise’s demeanor lingered in her thoughts, hinting at an acceptance of Darren’s impending two-year imprisonment.

Rena’s heart bore a tinge of melancholy.

Vengeance against Harold had danced through her mind but she harbored the sober realization that she wielded no power over him right now. Moreover, she had a duty to tend to Eloise, a soul unacquainted with the trials of life.

Rena tossed and turned, trapped in the clutches of sleeplessness. At the stroke of four in the morning, her phone erupted in an unexpected ring.

Initially assuming it to be a spam message, she contemplated deleting it but her senses froze when she laid eyes upon the screen.

It was a message from Waylen.

“Are you still awake?” the text read.

Attached was a photograph, seemingly captured from the balcony of his apartment.

The image depicted the dazzling night vista of Duefron’s liveliest street, accentuated by a delicate goblet resting against the railing.

Rena gazed at the photograph for an extended duration, lost in contemplation.

She delicately caressed her phone, torn between a longing hesitation. In the end, she refrained from immediately responding to his message, opting instead to compose a reply half an hour later.

“Apologies, Mr. Fowler. I was fast asleep just moments ago,” she conveyed.

Waylen’s countenance bloomed with a smile, cradling a

her endearing, with a touch of

a sip of

make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each time, Rena

of their deep connection lingered between

to work, Rena’s

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hesitation, she answered the phone.

upon his lap, the dossier

prior evening when he had requested the document from Hyatt. In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change

moment, donning a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep Rena

his need to

will be embarking on a week—long business trip! When I

uncertain about the nature of Waylen’s impending revelation but she recognized the value

softly,

“Why are you so compliant? Don’t you realize that allowing men to treat

deeply, Rena found herself rendered speechless for

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

himself in

a transaction; in fact, he felt remorse for Rena and

Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to

her thoughts that

to the music studio, she entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in

whispered, “Rena, the director has discovered your part-time

frozen,

of Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her decision to take on a part-time

with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her

behind her, ascending to the second floor where the director’s office resided. The

in,” a

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turned the knob and

a capable woman in her early forties, occupied the desk, engrossed in perusing various documents. As Rena approached, Paisley gestured for her

Paisley’s words. “Indeed, it was Aline who brought this matter to my attention. However, I have turned a blind eye to it for some time, considering the hardships your family has faced. But since yesterday, more and more parents have become aware of your part-time job and their discontent has flooded my phone lines. You are well aware that the families of the piano students in our esteemed music studio are either affluent or influential. I

comprehended the weight of Paisley’s

Paisley, who had consistently treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity, Rena delicately removed her work identification card and placed it

appreciate the nurturing guidance

a tinge of disappointment

you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can you fathom the multitude of

surely knew the gravity

it wasn’t like there was anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to Paisley,

Paisley grew restless.

a cigarette, drawing from it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell me, have you

acknowledging the

couldn’t be the catalyst of this trouble; it had

yearned to unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning methods for

extinguished her cigarette, her heart still filled with sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must depart from the music studio. If an opportunity arises in

knew that Rena’s professional standing would encounter

sympathetic glances. Only Aline interjected, dripping with sarcasm, “Rena, you ought to be well—acquainted with the regulations here! Your mistake transpired merely because Miss Rayne favored you. Now, your reputation within the industry is tarnished! Who would dare enlist your piano teaching services in

you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he will

about the myriad things you remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations with Harold. Yes, I’ve fucked

Rena was

Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure, Rena retorted with a frigid

her belongings, Rena prepared to depart but Aline seized her

Aline had been expecting! Why was it that

extended period, yet she remained perpetually inferior to Rena. Was it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished upbringing. Hailing from a small town,

she had succeeded

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why Harold never engaged in intimate acts

in engaging in

“Then

piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside

contorted with

Rena’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no longer a need for Aline to harbor any jealousy

settled down

new black nightdress. Join me at my abode tonight. I shall don

arrived approximately two

occupied as of late. Don’t text me

slightly disheartened, Aline’s

believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she

but she didn’t want Eloise to worry, so she kept it

alone on a worn-out bench, her mind

sun beamed with all its might, but

troubles had taken their toll, leaving her

necklace from around her neck, its delicate chain adorned with a mesmerizing light pink diamond

for what felt like ages before offering a measly price. “How about 200 thousand?” he suggested,

treasured possession. The pink diamond was worth at least 500 thousand, but she

so with a

“Okay!”

a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over to Hyatt’s law office to settle the

washed over her after she stepped out, only to be interrupted by

name illuminated the screen, and as soon as Rena saw

loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern. “Where are you? Let

go, Rena agreed, and they met

Vera wasted no time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline,

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so much since we were in college! She had hooked up with so many men. When you were with

a wry smile and said, “Now, Aline has got what she’s always

bitter irony, she finally revealed

washed over Vera after hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a

“Don’t take it to heart! Harold is

was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could

a man like him. He’s not worth it.” Rena shook her head in agreement, determined

money is much more important than wasting time on a man like that.” Sensing Rena’s underlying financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her time of need. However, Rena, in a soft-spoken manner, declined the offer.

stared at her friend as if she was waiting for

meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by a bittersweet revelation. “I

eyes immediately widened

discuss it with me first?

seeking to console her dear friend.

call was from the manager of the

hesitant, Rena answered the call, her heart sinking with each passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met met her friend’s with a mix of resignation and disappointment while she quietly confessed, “I’ve been dismissed from

wave, fueled by the unfairness

all Harold’s doing! What the hell

to him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you,

cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength

confront the man since she

to force Rena into

so low? He’s engaged to another woman and also sneaks around

voice calm but tinged with sadness. “It’s all about his ego,” she murmured

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Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once deeply

heart ached for Rena. She pulled her friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace.

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her relationship with Harold had not only led to her father’s

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