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

endearing, with a touch

sip of the crimson nectar

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

their deep connection lingered between

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

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hesitation, she

upon his

smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change of heart? Is it because of Miss Gordon? She’s a remarkable woman and Tyrone

that moment, donning a subtle smile, Waylen

need

embarking on a week—long business trip! When I return, let us rendezvous. There is

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

well,” Rena replied softly,

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

rendered speechless for

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

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

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

her phone aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to

her thoughts that she nearly

to find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in her direction, which

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

skills were well—regarded and many students adored your classes. Aline has held

stood frozen, utterly taken

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

a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her presence

second floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on the door and announced, “Miss Rayne, Miss

a melodic female voice

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the knob and

in perusing various documents. As Rena approached, Paisley gestured for her to take

blind eye to it for some time, considering the hardships your family has faced. But since yesterday, more and more parents have

weight of Paisley’s

with kindness, let alone tarnish her

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

tinge of

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

the

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

Paisley grew restless.

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

nodded, acknowledging

be the catalyst of

of Harold’s cunning

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

knew that Rena’s professional standing would encounter significant challenges following this

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

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

remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations with Harold. Yes,

words, Rena

loathed Harold to the very core. Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure,

but Aline seized

been expecting! Why was it that

Aline had exerted tremendous effort for an extended period, yet she remained perpetually inferior to Rena. Was it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished upbringing. Hailing from a small town, she was subjected

had succeeded in

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you comprehend why Harold never engaged in intimate acts with

interest in engaging

in response, “Then I wish you and Harold everlasting

pushed

face contorted

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

mood, Aline settled down and sent a message

nightdress. Join me at my abode tonight. I shall

approximately

exceptionally occupied as of late. Don’t text me unless you have something important

disheartened, Aline’s heart

Cecilia and that only she herself could win Harold’s

had lost her job, but she didn’t want Eloise to

a worn-out bench, her mind was

might, but Rena’s mood was

had taken their toll, leaving her family with

around her neck, its delicate chain

to a pawnshop. The pawnshop guy examined the necklace for what felt like ages before offering

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

desperately needed the cash, so with a bitter smile,

“Okay!”

of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over

stepped out, only

soon as Rena saw this she felt

had learned of her friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern. “Where are you? Let me treat you to

Rena agreed, and

at Aline, a girl they both

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with so many men. When you were with Harold, she had also seduced

and said, “Now, Aline has got what

finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline had disclosed

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

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

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

her 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

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

She silently stared at her friend as if

piece of meat on Vera’s plate was

Vera’s eyes

out her 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

her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly interrupted

manager of the restaurant

as her eyes met met

like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness of

Harold’s doing! What the hell

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

Rena mustered the strength

friend not to confront the man since she knew

Rena into

He’s engaged to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And now, he

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

didn’t truly love

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Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride

She pulled her friend into a

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

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