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.

with a smile, cradling

her endearing, with

reply, he simply savored a sip of

sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each time, Rena abstained from reciprocating

their deep connection lingered

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hesitation,

a document upon

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

subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep Rena

need

Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long business trip! When I return, let us rendezvous. There is something

revelation but she recognized the value

Rena replied softly, her voice

lowered his voice to a gentle whisper. “Why are you so compliant? Don’t you realize that allowing men to treat you this

herself rendered speechless for a

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

the call, he immersed himself in

a transaction; in fact, he felt remorse

what Waylen might disclose to her in a week’s

in her thoughts that she

to the music studio, she entered to find her colleagues casting

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

director. You and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many students adored your classes. Aline has held a grudge

stood frozen, utterly

hushed tones, aware of Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her decision

colleague approached Rena with utmost

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

in,” a

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turned the

in her early forties, occupied the desk, engrossed in perusing

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

comprehended the weight of Paisley’s

had consistently treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity,

expressed her gratitude, saying, “I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided me over these past few

felt a tinge of disappointment

comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can

knew the gravity of her

anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to Paisley, who had previously extended invaluable

Paisley grew restless.

a cigarette, drawing from it and gazing up at Rena,

acknowledging

was certain Aline couldn’t be the catalyst of this trouble;

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

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

Rena’s professional standing would encounter significant challenges following

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 the days to

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

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

those words, Rena was

loathed Harold to the very core. Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure, Rena retorted

Aline seized her arm, adamantly refusing to

from what Aline had been expecting! Why was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s admiration and become

for an extended period, yet she remained perpetually inferior to Rena. Was it because she couldn’t compete with

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Aline remarked, “Do you comprehend why Harold never engaged in

in engaging in

gaze, sneering in response, “Then

spoken her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside and

face contorted

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

mood, Aline settled down and

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

response arrived approximately two

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

disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled with

believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she herself could win

had lost her job, but she didn’t want

a worn-out bench, her mind

beamed with all its might, but Rena’s mood was as gloomy

toll, leaving her family with barely

its delicate chain adorned with a mesmerizing light pink

a pawnshop. The pawnshop guy 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

treasured possession. true value of her treasured possession. The pink diamond was worth at least 500 thousand, but she didn’t

the cash, so with

“Okay!”

like a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over to

stepped out, only to be interrupted

and as soon as Rena saw this she felt

recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out

go, Rena agreed, and they met up at

venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both disliked. Her words dripping with

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with so many men. When you were

managed a wry smile and said, “Now, Aline has got what

finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline

story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They deserve each other!” she

of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance anyway and you no

mind. It was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be that Waylen knew all of Harold’s scandalous affairs yet turned

He’s not worth it.” Rena shook her head in agreement, determined not to let sorrow consume her spirit. “Don’t worry, I

fished

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

gesture of placing a piece of meat on Vera’s plate was soon

hearing this, Vera’s eyes immediately widened

utter out 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 keepsake you’ve

silent and instead placed a comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their moment of

manager of the restaurant she worked part time,

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

like a huge wave, fueled by

is surely all Harold’s doing! What the hell is he

me to him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And now all this shit?! We need to make him

Rena mustered the strength to restrain her

with her friend not to confront the man since she knew

Rena into

throughout the restaurant. “How could Harold sink so low? He’s engaged to another woman and also

her voice calm but tinged with sadness. “It’s all

truly love

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salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once

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

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

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

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