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.

smile, cradling a glass of

found her endearing, with a touch of unique

he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held

Waylen did not make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each time, Rena abstained

of their deep connection

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

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of hesitation, she

document upon his lap, the

recollected 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 of heart? Is it

Waylen

need

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

Waylen’s impending revelation but

well,” Rena replied softly,

heart melted, and 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

found herself rendered speechless for a prolonged

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

in the document, investing considerable time

in fact, he felt

pondered what Waylen

in her thoughts that she nearly

entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar

“Rena, the director has discovered your part-time job. She intends to speak with you

were well—regarded and many students adored your classes.

frozen,

tones, aware of Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her

utmost courtesy, politely

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

come in,” a melodic female

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turned the

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

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

the weight of

treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity,

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

felt a tinge of disappointment

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

knew the gravity of her

could only succumb to tears and offer her

Paisley grew restless.

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

nodded, acknowledging

be the catalyst of this trouble;

of Harold’s cunning methods for

her cigarette, her heart still filled with sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must depart from the music studio. If an opportunity arises in the

knew that Rena’s professional

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

didn’t you? Are you not afraid that

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

those words, Rena was overcome

to the very core. Aline reveled in her actions.

her belongings, Rena prepared to depart but Aline seized

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

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

had succeeded in humiliating

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never engaged in intimate acts with you? It is because you perpetually exude reserve

interest in engaging in such endeavors

in response, “Then I wish you and Harold everlasting

her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside

face contorted with

had lost her career. There was no longer a need for

jovial mood, Aline settled down and sent

at my abode tonight.

response arrived approximately

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

disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled with

was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she herself could

she didn’t want Eloise to worry, so

alone on a worn-out bench, her

but Rena’s mood

toll, leaving her family with barely any

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

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

treasured possession. The pink diamond was

the cash, so with a bitter smile,

“Okay!”

felt like a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she

stepped out, only to be interrupted by the shrill ring of

and as soon as Rena saw this she felt a bit

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

to go, Rena agreed, and they met up

venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both disliked.

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She had hooked up with so many

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

bitter irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline

sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They

her friend would fall into a deeper pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to

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

for a man like him. He’s not worth it.” Rena shook her head in

Vera’s lips. “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

her friend as if she was

a piece of meat on Vera’s plate

this, Vera’s eyes

you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your

comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However,

manager of the restaurant she worked part

down as her eyes met met her friend’s with a

fury surged like a huge wave, fueled

all Harold’s doing! What

could someone be so annoying? Take me to him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And now all this shit?! We

mustered the strength to restrain her friend’s

not to confront the man since

wanted to force Rena into the

voice 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!

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

didn’t truly love

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

for Rena. She pulled her friend into

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

They would find a new place to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her

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