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.

smile, cradling a glass

found her endearing, with a

sip of the crimson nectar held within

Rena a photograph or a few

their deep

en route to work, Rena’s path was interrupted by a call

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hesitation, she answered

within his car, Waylen clutched a document upon his lap, the dossier

In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change of heart? Is it because of

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

need to reconsider

a week—long business trip! When I return, let us rendezvous. There is something

revelation but she recognized the

Rena replied softly, her voice laced with

are you so compliant? Don’t you realize that allowing men to treat you this way will only

rendered speechless for

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

he immersed himself in the document, investing

more than just a transaction; in fact, he felt remorse for Rena

her phone aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to

thoughts

her colleagues casting peculiar glances

Rena’s confidant colleague leaned in and whispered, “Rena, the

has it that Aline informed the director. You and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded

stood frozen, utterly taken

Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her decision

that moment, a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting

floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on the door and announced, “Miss

a

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turned the knob

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

faced. But since yesterday, more and more parents have become aware of your part-time job and their discontent has flooded

the weight of Paisley’s

treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity, Rena delicately removed her work identification card and placed

“I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you

felt a tinge of disappointment wash over

uttered, “Do you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can you fathom the multitude

knew the gravity

about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to

Paisley grew restless.

it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell me, have you managed to offend

acknowledging the

was certain Aline couldn’t be the catalyst of

yearned to unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning

still filled with sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must

assurances, they both knew that Rena’s professional standing would encounter significant challenges following

glances. Only Aline interjected, dripping with sarcasm, “Rena, you ought to be well—acquainted with the regulations

with coldness, as she asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he will someday turn

things you remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations

hearing those words, Rena was overcome

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

to depart but Aline seized her arm, adamantly refusing to release

expecting! Why was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s

Rena. Was it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished upbringing.

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in intimate acts

engaging in such endeavors

in response, “Then

pushed Aline aside and made a

contorted with

she had lost her career. There was

Aline settled down and sent a message

me at my

arrived approximately two hours

exceptionally occupied as of late. Don’t text me unless you have something important to

slightly disheartened, Aline’s

Cecilia and that only she

want Eloise to

bench, her mind was a whirlwind

might, but Rena’s mood was as gloomy as

troubles had taken their toll, leaving her family with barely any

removed a necklace from around her neck, its delicate

examined the necklace for what felt like ages before offering a measly price. “How about 200 thousand?” he suggested, not realizing

her treasured possession. true value of her treasured possession. The pink diamond was worth at least 500 thousand, but

needed the cash, so with a

“Okay!”

of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over

her after she stepped out, only

soon as

traveled fast, and Vera had learned of her friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out

go, Rena agreed, and

at Aline, a girl they both disliked. Her words dripping

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we were in college! She had hooked up with so many

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

she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline

the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They deserve

her friend would fall into a deeper pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart! Harold is now

memory resurfaced within Rena’s mind. It was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be

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

strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her time of need. However,

fathom Rena’s selflessness. She silently stared at her friend as if she

placing a piece of meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by a bittersweet revelation.

eyes immediately

didn’t you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s only legacy, a cherished keepsake you’ve worn since

hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their

that the call was from the manager of the restaurant she worked

passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met met her friend’s

a huge wave, fueled by the

all Harold’s doing!

someone be so annoying? Take me to him right now! How dare he treat you this way?

the

pleaded with her friend not to confront

wanted to force Rena into

so low? He’s engaged to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And

her eyes downward, her voice calm but tinged with

didn’t truly

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salvage

She pulled her friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace. “Just

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

Eloise once her father’s case was settled. They would find a new place to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her relationship with Harold had not only led to her father’s incarceration but also left Eloise

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