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.

Rena’s response, Waylen’s countenance bloomed with a smile, cradling a glass of wine

her endearing, with a touch of unique

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

make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena

understanding of their

en route to work, Rena’s path

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brief moment of hesitation, she answered the phone.

Waylen clutched a document upon his

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 remarkable woman

a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep

expressed his need

saying, “I will be embarking on a

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

replied softly, her

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

Rena found herself rendered speechless for a

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

in the document, investing considerable time

fact, he felt remorse for Rena

phone aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might

in her thoughts that

she entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar

the director has discovered your part-time job.

has it that Aline informed the director. You and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were

stood frozen,

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

moment, a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely

floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on

come in,” a melodic female

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the knob

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

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. I really cannot afford to

comprehended the weight of

kindness, let alone tarnish her own

sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided

a tinge of disappointment wash

her thoughts and uttered, “Do you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can you fathom the

surely knew the

about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to

Paisley grew restless.

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

acknowledging

couldn’t be the catalyst of

to unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning methods

sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must depart from

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

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.

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

tone, she 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,

Rena

core. Aline reveled in her actions.

but Aline seized

was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s admiration and become

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

had succeeded

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

in engaging

lowered her gaze, sneering in response, “Then I

her piece, she forcefully pushed

face contorted with

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

down and sent a message

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

approximately

occupied as of late. Don’t text

Aline’s

believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she

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

bench, her mind was

but

taken their toll, leaving her family

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

tough call and headed to 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

down, Rena knew the true value of her treasured possession. true value of her treasured possession.

needed the cash, so with a bitter smile, she reluctantly

“Okay!”

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

out, only to be interrupted by the shrill ring

as Rena

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

go, Rena agreed, and they met up

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

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much since we were in college! She had hooked up with so many men.

said, “Now, Aline

she finally revealed the shocking revelation

hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They deserve

pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart!

resurfaced within Rena’s mind. It was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it

man like him. He’s not worth

Rena’s underlying financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her time of need. However, Rena,

She silently stared at her friend as

meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by

this, Vera’s eyes

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

Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However,

from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time,

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

a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness of it

Harold’s doing! What the

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

the strength to restrain her friend’s

her friend not to confront the man since she

only wanted to force Rena into the role of

woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And now, he dares

tinged with sadness. “It’s all about his ego,” she

didn’t truly love

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of relying on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once deeply in love with him, had become

her friend into a comforting

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

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

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