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.

bloomed with a smile, cradling

found her endearing, with a

not to reply, he simply savored a sip of the

yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each

an unspoken understanding of their deep

Rena’s path was interrupted by a

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a brief moment of hesitation, she answered the

document upon his lap, the dossier pertaining to Darren’s

requested the document from Hyatt. In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change of heart? Is it because of Miss Gordon? She’s a remarkable woman and Tyrone really

a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to

need to

tenderly flipped through the documents and spoke to Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long business trip! When I return, let us rendezvous. There is

revelation but she

softly,

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

rendered speechless for a

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

himself in the document, investing considerable time in its

was more than just a transaction; in fact, he

aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to

was she in her thoughts that she nearly missed her bus

find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in her direction, which

confidant colleague leaned in and whispered, “Rena, the director has discovered your part-time job. She intends

studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many

frozen, utterly taken

tones, aware of Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her decision to take on a

approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely

resided. The assistant

a melodic female

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turned the knob and

Rayne, a capable woman in her early forties, occupied the desk, engrossed in

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

the weight of Paisley’s

burden Paisley, who had consistently treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her

sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided me over

of disappointment

Can you fathom the multitude of individuals consumed by envy due to your possession

knew the gravity of

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

Paisley grew restless.

and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell

acknowledging the

was certain Aline couldn’t be the catalyst

extent of Harold’s cunning methods

those parents, you must depart from the music studio. If an opportunity arises in the future, I

knew that Rena’s professional standing would

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 the days to

asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he will someday turn against you as well?” Aline sauntered closer, a contemptuous sneer

tone, she uttered, “Rena, let me enlighten you about the myriad things you remain oblivious to!

those words, Rena

her actions. Retaining her

prepared to depart but Aline seized her

Why was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s admiration and

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

had succeeded

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why Harold never engaged in intimate acts with you? It is because you

engaging in such

her gaze, sneering in response, “Then I wish you and Harold everlasting

pushed Aline aside

face contorted

soon returned. Rena’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no longer

down and sent a message

procured a new black nightdress. Join me at my abode

approximately

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

disheartened, Aline’s

firmly believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she

but she didn’t want Eloise

bench, her mind was

but Rena’s mood was

toll, leaving her family with barely

its

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

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

needed the cash, so with

“Okay!”

an amount that felt like a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over to

fleeting relief washed over her after she stepped out, only to be interrupted by the shrill ring

screen, and as soon as

loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern.

agreed, and they met

directed at Aline, a girl they both disliked. Her words dripping with disdain, she

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much since we were in college! She had hooked up with so

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

finally revealed the

story. “Damn it! That sneaky

fall into a deeper pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance

tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be that Waylen knew

him. He’s not worth

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,

silently stared at her friend as if she

placing a piece of meat on Vera’s plate

hearing this, Vera’s eyes immediately

her words, she said in a trembling voice, “Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s only legacy, a cherished

console her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly interrupted by a phone

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

and 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

huge wave,

surely all Harold’s doing! What

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

Rena mustered the strength to restrain her

to confront the man since she knew his

Rena into the role

to another woman and also sneaks around with

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

didn’t truly

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salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once deeply in love

heart ached for Rena. She pulled her friend into a

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

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

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