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 a glass of wine in

endearing, with a touch of unique

not to reply, he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held within his

yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words.

an unspoken understanding of their deep connection

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

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hesitation, she answered the phone.

his car, Waylen clutched a document upon his lap,

had requested the document from Hyatt. In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the

donning a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to

need

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 something I must share with

nature of Waylen’s impending revelation but she recognized the value of maintaining a positive rapport with

Rena replied softly, her voice

to a gentle whisper. “Why are you so compliant? Don’t you realize

Rena found herself rendered speechless for

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

ending the call, he immersed himself in

fact, he

Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to her

in her thoughts that she nearly missed her bus

to find her colleagues casting

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

simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many students adored your classes. Aline has held a

stood frozen, utterly

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

that moment, a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her presence in the

office resided. The assistant rapped on the door and announced, “Miss

come in,” a

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turned the knob

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

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

the weight of Paisley’s

kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity, Rena delicately removed her work identification card

expressed her gratitude, saying, “I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you

of disappointment wash

the weight of departing from the music studio? Can you fathom the multitude of individuals consumed by

the gravity

anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to tears and

Paisley grew restless.

from it and gazing up at

acknowledging the

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

of Harold’s cunning methods

with sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must depart from the music studio. If

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

countenance pale and desolate. While 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

you? Are you

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

Rena

to the very core. Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure, Rena retorted with a frigid

depart but Aline seized her arm, adamantly

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

Was it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No,

she had succeeded in humiliating

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

in engaging in

her gaze, sneering in response, “Then I

spoken her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside and

face contorted

turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no

down and sent

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

arrived approximately

Don’t text me unless

slightly disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled

utilizing Cecilia and that only she herself could

didn’t want Eloise to worry, so

on a worn-out bench, her

all its might, but Rena’s

leaving her family with

its delicate

what felt like ages before offering a measly price. “How about 200 thousand?” he suggested, not realizing its true

true value of her treasured possession. The pink diamond was worth

the cash, so with a bitter

“Okay!”

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

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

as soon as

Filled with concern, she invited Rena

nowhere else to go, Rena agreed, and they met up

wasted no time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both

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were in college! She had hooked up with so many men. When you were with Harold, she had also

“Now, Aline has got

bitter irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline had

“Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is

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

jarring memory resurfaced within Rena’s mind. It was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited

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 her

lips. “Making more 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.

fathom Rena’s selflessness. She silently stared at her

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

eyes immediately

discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s only legacy, a cherished keepsake you’ve worn

her dear friend.

the call was from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time, her body tensed

and hesitant, Rena answered the call, her heart sinking with each passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes

fury surged like a huge wave,

Harold’s doing! What the hell

now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And now

cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength to restrain her

her friend not to confront the

into the role of

another woman and also sneaks

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

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on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his

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

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 not only led to her

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