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,

found her endearing, with a touch of

he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held within

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

of their deep connection lingered between

route to work, Rena’s path was interrupted by

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brief moment of hesitation, she answered the phone.

car, Waylen clutched a document upon his lap, the

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 and Tyrone really adores

donning a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep Rena

need to reconsider the

Waylen tenderly flipped through the documents and spoke to Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long business

but

well,” Rena replied softly, her voice laced

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

found herself rendered speechless for a prolonged

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

ending the call, he immersed himself in the document,

fact, he felt remorse for Rena and desired

Waylen

in her thoughts that she

find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in her direction,

the director has discovered your part-time job.

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

frozen, utterly taken

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

approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her

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

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turned the knob

the desk, engrossed in perusing various documents. As Rena approached, Paisley gestured for her to take a

explanation, Rena was swiftly interrupted by Paisley’s words. “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

comprehended the weight of

her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own

the nurturing guidance you have provided

a tinge of disappointment wash over

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

knew the gravity of

only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to Paisley,

Paisley grew restless.

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

nodded, acknowledging the

Aline couldn’t be the catalyst of this

the extent of

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

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

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

deep breath, her voice dripping with coldness, as she asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he will someday turn against you as well?” Aline sauntered closer,

“Rena, let me enlighten you about the myriad things you remain oblivious to! While you

those words, Rena was overcome with

in her actions. Retaining her composure,

depart but Aline seized her arm, adamantly

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

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.

succeeded in humiliating

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

in engaging in such endeavors

sneering in response, “Then I wish

she forcefully pushed Aline aside and made a swift

face contorted

and she had lost her career. There was

a jovial mood, Aline settled down

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

response arrived approximately

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

disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled

merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she herself

but she didn’t want

worn-out bench, her

might, but Rena’s mood was as gloomy

taken their toll, leaving

around her neck, its

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 was way more

possession. The pink diamond was worth at least 500 thousand,

cash, so with a bitter smile, she reluctantly

“Okay!”

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

after she stepped out, only to be interrupted by the shrill ring

illuminated the screen, and as soon as Rena saw this she felt a

Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern.

to go, Rena agreed, and

wasted no time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both disliked.

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

said, “Now, Aline has got what

moment of bitter irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation

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

to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance anyway and you

was 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

He’s not worth it.” Rena shook

financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her time of need. However, Rena, in a soft-spoken manner,

silently stared at her friend as if she was

Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by a bittersweet revelation.

Vera’s eyes immediately widened in

a trembling voice, “Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s only legacy,

to console her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly interrupted by a phone on

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

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

like a huge wave, fueled by

is surely all 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

the strength

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

to force Rena into the role of his

to another woman and also sneaks around with

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and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena, once

ached for Rena. She pulled her friend into

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

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

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