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

with a

simply savored a sip

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

unspoken understanding of their deep connection lingered between

morning, while en route to work, Rena’s

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of hesitation, she answered the phone.

within his car, Waylen clutched a document upon

the prior evening when he had requested the document from Hyatt. In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change

subtle smile, Waylen

expressed his need to

tenderly flipped through the documents and spoke to Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a

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

Rena replied softly, her voice laced with

whisper. “Why are you so

rendered speechless for a

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

call, he immersed himself in the

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

pondered what Waylen might

she in her thoughts that she nearly missed

the music studio, she entered to find her colleagues casting

confidant colleague leaned in and whispered, “Rena, the director has discovered your part-time job.

and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many

stood frozen, utterly

predicament and the justification behind her decision to take

with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her

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

a melodic

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the

in perusing various documents. As Rena approached,

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

comprehended the weight

let alone tarnish her own

the nurturing guidance you have

of disappointment wash

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

surely knew the gravity of her

about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to Paisley, who had previously

Paisley grew restless.

from it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell me, have you managed

acknowledging

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

extent of Harold’s cunning methods for dealing with

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

that Rena’s professional standing would

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

didn’t you? Are you not

things you remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate

Rena was overcome with

the very core. Aline reveled in her

Rena prepared to depart but Aline seized her

was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s admiration

couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished

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Harold never engaged in intimate acts with you? It

engaging in such endeavors

“Then I wish you and

pushed Aline aside

contorted with

returned. Rena’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There

a jovial mood, Aline settled down and

at my abode tonight.

arrived approximately two

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

slightly disheartened, Aline’s

believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and

her job, but she didn’t want

a worn-out bench, her

might, but Rena’s mood was as gloomy

had taken their toll, leaving her family with barely any

neck, its delicate chain adorned with a

made a 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

her treasured possession. The pink diamond was worth at least 500 thousand, but she

so with a bitter smile, she

“Okay!”

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

out,

as Rena saw this she felt

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

agreed, and they met up at

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

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had hooked up with so many men. When you were with Harold,

and said, “Now, Aline has got what she’s

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 deserve each other!”

friend would fall into a deeper pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance

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 affairs yet

like him. He’s not worth it.” Rena

time on a man like that.” Sensing Rena’s underlying financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to

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

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

Vera’s eyes immediately widened

discuss it with me first? That necklace was your

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

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

word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met met her friend’s with a mix of resignation

like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness

surely all Harold’s doing! What the hell

be so annoying? Take me to him right now! How dare he treat you this

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

her friend not to confront the man since she knew his true

Rena into the role of

another woman and also

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

truly

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Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride

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

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her relationship

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