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.

countenance bloomed with a smile, cradling a

her endearing, with

reply, he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held within

did not make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each time, Rena abstained from reciprocating his

unspoken understanding of their deep connection

morning, while en route to work, Rena’s

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moment of hesitation, she answered the phone. “Mr.

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

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

smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep

his need to reconsider

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

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

softly, her voice laced

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

rendered speechless for

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

in the document, investing considerable time in

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

pondered what Waylen might disclose to her in a

she in her thoughts that she nearly missed her bus

music studio, she entered to find her colleagues

in and whispered, “Rena, the director has discovered your part-time job. She intends to speak with you

the director. You and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many

frozen, utterly taken

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

utmost courtesy, politely requesting her presence in the director’s

director’s office resided. The

come in,” a melodic female

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the knob

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

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

weight of Paisley’s

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

“I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have

felt a tinge of disappointment wash

studio? Can you fathom

the gravity of

there was anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to

Paisley grew restless.

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

acknowledging the

be the catalyst of

to unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning methods for

parents, you must depart from the music studio. If an opportunity

both knew that Rena’s professional

she gathered her belongings, her colleagues offered 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

deep breath, her voice dripping with coldness, as she asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he

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

Rena was overcome

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

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

been expecting! Why was it that Rena had garnered

an extended period, yet she remained perpetually inferior to Rena. Was it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due

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smug demeanor, Aline remarked, “Do you comprehend why Harold never engaged in intimate acts with you? It is because you perpetually exude reserve and

lacks interest in engaging in

her gaze, sneering in response, “Then I wish you

her piece, she forcefully pushed

contorted

was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no longer a need for

Aline settled down and sent a message

nightdress. Join me at my

arrived approximately two

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

disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled with

Cecilia and that only she herself could win Harold’s

she didn’t want Eloise to worry,

alone on a worn-out bench, her mind was a whirlwind of

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

their toll, leaving

its delicate chain adorned with a mesmerizing light pink

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

treasured possession. The pink diamond

cash, so with a bitter smile, she

“Okay!”

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

relief washed over her after she stepped out,

and as soon as Rena

with concern, she invited Rena out of

go, Rena agreed, and they met up at

down at the restaurant, Vera wasted no time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both disliked. Her

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

“Now, Aline has got what she’s

irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation

fury washed over Vera after hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They deserve each other!”

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

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 a blind

thoughts, Rena barely noticed when Vera nudged her and said, “Don’t feel sad for a man like him. He’s not worth it.” Rena shook her head in agreement, determined not to let sorrow consume

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

selflessness. She silently stared at her friend as if she was waiting for an

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

this, Vera’s eyes immediately widened

to utter out her words, she said in a trembling voice, “Why didn’t you discuss it with

Vera, seeking to 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 part time, her body

sinking with each passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met

huge wave, fueled by the

all Harold’s doing! What

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

the strength to

to confront the man

Rena into the

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

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

truly

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the humiliation of relying on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through

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

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

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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