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 touch

to reply, he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar

appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each time,

their deep connection

route to work, Rena’s

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of hesitation, she answered the phone.

Waylen clutched a document upon

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

smile, Waylen had implored

need to reconsider the

the documents and spoke to Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long business trip!

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

softly,

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

Rena found herself rendered speechless for a prolonged

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

call, he immersed himself in the document, investing considerable time in its

fact, he felt remorse for Rena and desired to make

what Waylen might disclose

she in her thoughts that she nearly missed

to the music studio, she entered to find her colleagues

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

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

stood frozen,

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

colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy,

ascending to the second floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on the door

in,” a melodic female voice

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the knob and

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

But since yesterday, more and more parents have become aware

the weight of Paisley’s

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

sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided

tinge of disappointment wash over

you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can

knew the

She could only succumb to

Paisley grew restless.

a cigarette, drawing from it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell

nodded, acknowledging the

catalyst of

of Harold’s cunning methods

you must depart

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

me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid

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

those words, Rena was overcome

in her

her belongings, Rena prepared to depart but Aline seized her arm, adamantly refusing

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

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

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

lacks interest in engaging in such endeavors

in response, “Then I

spoken her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside and made a swift

contorted

had lost her career. There was no longer a need for Aline to harbor any jealousy towards

down and sent a

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

response arrived approximately two

exceptionally occupied as of late. Don’t text me

disheartened, Aline’s

Cecilia and that only she herself could win

lost her job, but she didn’t want Eloise

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

its might, but Rena’s mood was as

had taken their toll, leaving her family with

necklace from around her neck, its delicate chain adorned with a mesmerizing light

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

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

so with

“Okay!”

amount that felt like a cruel mockery of her

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

as soon as Rena

friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern. “Where

and they met up at

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 so many men. When you were with

smile and said, “Now,

moment of bitter irony, she finally revealed

over Vera after hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold

it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance anyway and you no longer have to

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

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 her spirit. “Don’t worry, I

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. “For now, I

stared at her friend as if she was waiting

of meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by

Vera’s eyes immediately widened

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 worn since

placed a comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly interrupted by

from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time,

it down as her eyes met met her friend’s with a mix of resignation and disappointment

fury surged like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness

surely all Harold’s doing! What the hell is

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

cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength to restrain her friend’s

pleaded with her friend not to confront the man

to force Rena into the role

echoed throughout the restaurant. “How could Harold sink so low? He’s engaged to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And now, he dares to ask

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

truly love

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to salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once deeply in love with him, had become his

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

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

her father’s case was settled. They would find a new place to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within

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