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 glass of wine in

found her endearing, with a touch of unique

simply savored a sip

Waylen did not make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few

understanding of their deep connection

Rena’s

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moment of hesitation, she

a document upon his lap, the dossier pertaining to

evening when he had 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

Waylen had implored

expressed his need to reconsider

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

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

softly,

whisper. “Why are you so

Rena found herself rendered speechless for a

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

in the document, investing considerable time in its

he felt remorse for Rena and

aside, Rena pondered what Waylen

engrossed was she in her thoughts that she

studio, she entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in her direction, which baffled

of Rena’s confidant colleague leaned in and whispered, “Rena, the director has

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

frozen,

Rena’s predicament and

that moment, a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely

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

a

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the knob and

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

“Indeed, it was Aline who brought 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 influential.

comprehended the weight of Paisley’s

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

nurturing guidance you have provided me over

of disappointment wash

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

the gravity

only

Paisley grew restless.

cigarette, drawing from it and gazing up at

nodded, acknowledging

be the catalyst of this trouble; it had to

to unravel the extent of

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

these assurances, they both knew that Rena’s professional standing would

exited Paisley’s office, her 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 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

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 etched upon her

uttered, “Rena, let me enlighten you about the myriad things you remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations with Harold. Yes, I’ve fucked

hearing those words, Rena

Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure,

but Aline

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

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

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a smug demeanor, Aline remarked, “Do you comprehend why Harold never engaged in intimate acts with you?

lacks interest in engaging in such endeavors

response, “Then I

spoken her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside and made

face contorted

her career. There was no longer a need for Aline to harbor

down and sent a message

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

approximately two hours

Don’t text me unless you have something important to

Aline’s heart swelled

that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only

her job, but she didn’t want Eloise to worry, so she

worn-out bench, her mind was a whirlwind of

its might, but

had taken their toll, leaving her

removed a necklace from around her neck, its delicate chain adorned

necklace for what felt like ages before offering a measly price.

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

the cash, so with a

“Okay!”

cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over to Hyatt’s law office

fleeting relief washed over her after she stepped out, only

soon as Rena saw this she felt

had traveled fast, and Vera had learned of her friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern. “Where are

Rena agreed, and they met up at a

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

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in college! She had hooked up with so many

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

a moment of bitter irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline had disclosed

it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk!

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

a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be that Waylen knew all of Harold’s scandalous affairs yet turned a

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

“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.

couldn’t fathom Rena’s selflessness. She silently stared at her friend as if she

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

this, Vera’s eyes

discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s

to console her dear friend. However, their moment of

from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time, 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

surged like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness of

surely all Harold’s doing!

you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And now all this shit?! We need to make

Harold’s cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength

her friend not to confront the

force Rena into the role of his

“How could Harold sink so low? He’s engaged to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at

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

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on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means.

friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace. “Just

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

new place to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her relationship with Harold had not only led to her father’s incarceration but also left Eloise with

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