“It’s a shame,” he remarked lightly.

His mood remained unaffected as he said gently, “Have some more. It seems you have lost a lot of weight lately.”

Rena narrowed her eyes slightly and retorted, “Waylen, you bastard!”

Waylen calmly dabbed his lips with the napkin and replied in a gently tone, “Then this bastard will be waiting for you. Rena, I told you, I only came here tonight to seduce you.”

Rena had never encountered someone as shameless as Waylen.

His audacity infuriated her to the point where she left abruptly.

Waylen didn’t chase after her, but he had clearly arranged something. As she stepped outside, a gleaming black limousine stood waiting at the door. The driver approached respectfully, saying, “Where would you like to go, Miss Gordon? Mr. Fowler instructed me to take you there.”

Rena refused to accept his offer.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that Waylen had set a trap for her.

She wanted no part in it.

It was late at night as she wandered the streets alone. Despite the vibrant neon lights surrounding her, she couldn’t find solace in their glow.

Nearby, she came across a city park, where a Ferris wheel illuminated the night sky with its colorful lights. The joyful laughter of children echoed through the air, filling the atmosphere with innocence and delight.

Rena paused and gazed at the scene before her.

In her thoughts, she envisioned a future where Roscoe and Vera’s child would come to enjoy the park. Vera, too afraid to join in the fun, would watch as Roscoe accompanied their child on the Ferris wheel.

They would become a happy family of three.

Yeaming to see Vera, Rena purchased some nourishing supplements and hailed a cab to her apartment.

Coincidentally, Roscoe was not present at the time, She entered and set down the items she had bought.

Observing Vera’s pale complexion, Rena surmised that she had been in low spirits and neglecting her meals.

Taking a seat on the sofa, Rena picked up a parenting manual that lay nearby.

When Vera returned with drinks, she noticed Rena holding the book, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.

Vera placed the coffee down and whispered in a trembling voice, “Rena, do you look down on me?”

Rena reached out and gently patted the back of Vera’s hand, feigning a relaxed demeanor. “What are you thinking’ Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. Many people struggle with infertility and long for a baby. Now that you’re expecting, take good care of yourself. I’m certain the baby will be beautiful upon birth, as both you and Roscoe are incredibly good-looking.”

Tears welled up in Vera’s eyes as she embraced Rena, overcome with emotion.

“Rena, I’m scared. I fear that I won’t be able to bring happiness to this child. It arrived at such an inopportune time. Roscoe… He’s been at odds with his family because of this. I’m afraid he won’t be able to endure it and eventually gave up on us.

Rena held Vera in a comforting embrace for a while.

“It’s evident that Roscoe deeply loves you. He will continue to love this baby in the future as well. Vera, give birth to the child. Regardless of Joseph’s or Roscoe’s reactions, bring this baby into the world. At the very least… You still have me. I will assist you in raising the child.”

Vera leaned against Rena’s shoulder, her tears flowing freely.

Normally not one to display vulnerability, the trials of the past year had made her sensitive and fragile.

Rena chose to remain silent, refraining from mentioning her plea to Waylen.

Before departing, Rena left a check for two million dollars, stating that it was a bonus from the music studio. However, Vera knew that she wouldn’t earn that much in a year, given the meager amount of investment she had contributed.

Hesitant, Vera contemplated accepting the generous gesture.

Rena patted Vera’s hand and said, “Just take it. It’s for the baby.”

Vera smiled weakly. “Then perhaps I should let the baby call you daddy in the future.”

In a rare moment, Rena replied with a touch of impudence, “Damn you!”

As Rena made her way out, she encountered Joseph waiting downstairs.

He sat in his car, smoking with no intention of going upstairs. When he saw Rena, he hastily stepped out of the vehicle.

“Rena.”

After witnessing Vera’s struggles, Rena harbored resentment towards him. Yet, she restrained herself from uttering hurtful words. Speaking softly, she said, “Let Vera free, Deep down, you know that…”

“Rena, Vera may be somewhat careless, but she’s not as assertive as you are, your opinion greatly… Lam aware of the many ways I have wronged you in the past, but for the sake of my relationship with Vera over the years, please put in a good word for me. If she is willing to come back, I will pretend as though nothing has happened. I will never mention a word of it.”

Rena could sense his anguish.

Calmly, she responded, “Joseph, the truth is, you never truly loved Vera. When you pursued her, you were still involved with Aline. True love encompasses loyalty, but you showed no loyalty whatsoever.”

Joseph was taken aback.

With reddened eyes, he admitted, “Rena, it’s all my fault. Could you please relay a message to her for me?”

Rena subtly shook her head. It was too late.

Even without this child with Roscoe, Vera could never return to Joseph…

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After returning home, Rena received a message from Roscoe expressing his gratitude, but he refrained from asking about the outcome of her meeting with Waylen.

Rena knew, however, that Roscoe was eager to learn the result. Seeking information, she asked around and discovered that Roscoe had engaged in a fierce confrontation with his family. The Figueroa family insisted that if Roscoe and Vera wished to be together, Vera would need to undergo an abortion and cut all ties with Joseph before being allowed to marry into their family.

They proposed that she could conceive a child at a later time. The point was they wouldn’t allow Roscoe to get involved with a woman while she was still married to another man!

young and had the potential to have children in the future, none of these hypothetical offspring could compare to the precious life growing withing Vera at this very moment.

Moreover, if they were to lose this baby, would they still have a chance at happiness together?

Rena’s heart, though no one considered sacred, ached at the thought of Vera’s tear-stained face.

Late into the night, Rena called Waylen, but his phone was switched off. It wasn’t until one o’clock in the morning that he returned her call, his voice hoarse. “What’s the matter, Rena? I’m currently on a business trip in Czanch, I’ll be back tomorrow morning.”

Waylen’s words carried a sense of careful reporting, as if the heated argument the other day had never occurred.

After a prolonged silence, Rena said softly, “I wanted to discuss with you once again about Vera’s case.”

Waylen chuckled. “Are you agreeing?”

“No!” Rena attempted to maintain a calm tone. “But I believe there’s room for negotiation.”

Waylen smiled gently.

Having just concluded an official dinner party, he stood in the hotel lobby, radiating a positive aura.

“Then let’s have dinner tomorrow night.”

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“In your office,” Rena proposed.

“Rena, do you believe it’s appropriate to discuss our future in the office?”

Waylen’s response irked her slightly.

Gritting her teeth, Rena retorted, “Waylen, I want to talk about Vera.”

Waylen remained silent, holding the phone quietly, waiting for her to make a compromise.

Rena knew she couldn’t surpass him in terms of patience.

After a considerable pause, she uttered in a low voice, “Waylen, even if it involves… us, I still want to discuss it in your office. Otherwise, we won’t discuss it at all.”

Waylen eventually made a concession.

‘Okay. I have half an hour window at ten tomorrow morning.” With that, he hung up the phone.

Rena sat there, holding the phone, lost in thought for a moment.

The following day, she arrived punctually at the law office.

Everyone recognized her, for she had nearly become Mrs. Fowler. Jazlyn was absent, and Waylen’s second secretary guided Rena into the office.

“Miss Gordon, please follow me, Mr. fowler is waiting for your arrival.”

As the door opened, Rena entered to find, “Waylen seated behind his desk, speaking on the phone. Today, he donned a three-piece formal suit, exuding an air of nobility tinged with allure.

The second secretary blinked, observing how Waylen had recently paid particular attention to his appearance.

While he had always been attractive, his current allure and radiance surpassed his previous self.

The secretary admired his appearance momentarily before heading off to prepare coffee.

Waylen’s gaze fixed on Rena as he concluded his call. “That’s settled then. I’ve got to go. I have a client here.”

With that, he hung up the phone and gestured for Rena to take a seat.

Rena settled herself on the single leather sofa in front of the French window. A small coffee table adorned with several photo frames stood before her. Most of the frames displayed pictures of Waylen in the courtroom, capturing moments of his successful legal endeavors.

Rena’s eyes suddenly narrowed.

One frame, positioned in the center, held a photograph of her playing the piano in Waylen’s apartment.

Memories flooded Rena’s mind as she recalled that significant day—the day she and Waylen had shared their first intimate encounter. It was after that encounter that he gifted her a piano worth tens of millions of dollars, an expression of his love. In those moments, she had accepted his affection with a shy demeanor.

But in the end, that love had proven to be empty and meaningless.

Turning her face away, Rena averted her gaze from the photograph.

Waylen emerged from behind his desk and gracefully took a seat on the sofa opposite her. Following her line of sight, he picked up the photo frame and whispered softly, “You don’t have many photos left. After careful consideration, I still believe this one is the best. We can capture more moments in the future. Once we take wedding photos, we’ll display them alongside this one.”

He chuckled, adding, “That way, every female client will know I have a wife, saving me a lot of trouble.”

Rena responded lightly, “There won’t be any wedding photos.”

Waylen smile, unruffled by her words. At he moment, his secondary secretary arrived with the coffee, dissipating the tension in the room.

something

smile, discreetly closing the door

said softly, “Rena, you know what I want. I possess fame and power—why should I assist others, unless it’s for you to

words, his eyes remained fixed on her,

intimate moments before, and simply sitting in front of her now

intent behind his

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wanted to engage in

smile on her lips, Rena

don’t you just want to sleep with me? I can fulfill that desire. How much do

motionless, his gaze still

up in a hoarse voice. “Rena, is that truly how you perceive me? Do you

pallor washed over Rena’s

gently, and his voice tender as he said, “What I want is to spend the rest of

the air, punctuating the

she mustered the strength to speak,

simple deal with you. The

said marriage Is Just a piece

by her words, responded in a hoarse and gentle tone, “Rena, I’m sorry. we caused you

tissue and handed it to her,

Rena spoke in a low voice. “Waylen, if you want a chance, fine, I’ll give you one.

against the window, his figure shrouded in the

slightly. “What if, within that year, you fall in love with me and want

Waylen understood the meaning behind her

exercise self-control to prevent herself from being attracted

year, she

He believed Rena’s proposal was favorable. After all, he had been instrumental

A prolonged silence followed.

him, her voice filled with tension. “Waylen, do you want this chance

he responded, conceding to her

— approached the back

want it… Don’t say things like we’ll just

an open

both masculine charm and tenderness, which he strategically employed when dealing

was well aware of his

and don’t take me home to

“Okay.

me to occasionally bring you to my apartment for a weekend, right?

Rena didn’t object.

preferred him not to come to

settled, she prepared

sat, their position was not ideal for a comfortable kiss.

refused nor responded, while Waylen couldn’t resist the

already don’t remember

gently held her chin and succeeded

her mouth, their tongues intertwining in a passionate dance. What began as a gentle

Waylen

hoarse voice, he uttered, “Rena,

buttoned up her shirt

had caused Waylen to loosen it, and she let him. Now, as she regained her composure, she felt a sense of embarrassment. Waylen bent down and put

to let you go,”

eyes glistened

reluctant, but it didn’t mean her body

refrained from teasing her further. Instead, he gently straightened her clothes and whispered, “I have

tenderness became

to maintain her composure. “I can take

he were looking at his beloved, a smile

me as

a hint

say anything more and signaled his secondary secretary

downstairs and help her… call a

sweetly. “Miss

and her boss and

parked downstairs, but it wasn’t a

jumped out

noticed something

Gordon, should I

want to make a scene. She smiled and replied, “He’s my driver. Thank you. See you

nodded and

Zack’s unfriendly stare, Rena opened the

forcefully pushed her hand

he questioned, “Did you sleep with

you planning

he could have sex with his

Yet….

brewed inside him a desire to break free and unleash

but he knew he

don’t you like me? Is it because Waylen is better in bed? Is it because he’s older? OF do you simply prefer his

Rena grew furious,

tad spent half an hour with Waylen and felt exhausted. Now, being questioned by Yack further agitated her, She responded in a colder

never heard such harsh words

he kicked the car door with all his might. “You like him, don’t You? What’s so great about a poser like him? He won’t be

refused to engage in this argument

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at that moment. She hailed it and prepared

back, pleading, “Don’t

apologizing to the driver. She then turned to look at Zack calmly and

penetrating gaze, Zack lacked the courage to even lie

If you feel uncomfortable working here, you can leave at any time. But if you choose to stay, there’s one condition… 1 won’t entertain any

23 years old, two years younger

pure when he came to work for her, but she never considered him a bad person. On the contrary,

him

fact there was few people

her expectations, Rena opened the car door and

“Take

remained stiff for a while

to pester her.

he would stop talking

had been bruised by the silence

driving Rena back to

they arrived, Rena remained in the car and instructed him, “There’s a pharmacy up ahead. Go and buy a box

mood soured, causing him to make a sarcastic remark. “What? He tires you out, yet he can’t even buy you a box of medicine?

argument. At that moment, Zack’s words slipped out unintentionally,

hastily left the car to purchase the antipyretics. Once he returned, he opened the back door, expecting Rena to step out. To

against the plush leather seat, she slumbered

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long brown hair cascaded over one side of her face, revealing the allure of her

heart raced as he

to get on Waylen’s nerves by hooking up with Rena, but now he just couldn’t tear his

he felt this way

opted to

antipyretics into the car and

witnessed Zack running away, she

medicine and made her way back

night air from the

retiring to bed, she made a call

from her slumber, the sun had already reached its zenith,

apartment, the air conditioner hummed softly, providing a

beyond, their sound so delicate that only

swiftly raised herself into a seated position,

efficient secretary, materialized at

arrange for a doctor to visit

now a sense of embarrassment washed

the tangled web of emotions between her and Waylen better

to

“It’s just

a gentle smile, “Nevertheless, Mr. Fowler is deeply concerned

Rena’s embarrassment intensified.

administering

and Jazlyn remained in the

an experienced professional, possessed the remarkable ability to overlook any discomfort in the air. Undeterred, she donned an apron and beamed, saying, “Since you’re unwell, avoid heavy food. Let me prepare something light and nourishing for you. How about some chicken

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thought it was too much trouble

Actually, I can sneak away from work for half a day by staying here with you, and I can even pick up my

played

was well aware of Jazlyn’s role as Waylen’s dependable confidante and she

with

soft sigh and said, “Mr. Fowler hasn’t had an easy time in

of guilt for

ways. However as a woman, Jazlyn couldn’t help but feel relieved that Rena had. Otherwise, Rena and

many words

responded slowly, “You don’t need to blame yourself. I didn’t end things with him because of anyone else, not even because of Elvira. Despite Elvira’s self-harm

desired marriage only in the way others in

wife who could

As long as he cherished her, he could

be sure and neither

yearned for was her partner’s unconditional love,

never loved someone so boldly and fearlessly, so ardently desiring to be by his

point where she

chose to keep

existed no definitive right or wrong in the intricate web woven between them, and forgiveness was not

time limit loomed

he subjected her to but

farewell at

evening, Waylen’s call reached Rena and, without a moment’s

the

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you arranging for

brief silence

come over? I just finished work. I can bring your favorite food… There’s a concert tonight but since you’re unwell and unable to attend,

Rena understood his intentions.

between them, longing for their relationship to resemble that of a typical

harbored no such

she couldn’t afford to offend him, so she offered a vague reply, “I’m not feeling well

Waylen remained silent.

an odd silence between

“If you’re uncomfortable, it’s best to

with a simple “okay” before

a black Maybach. The streetlights cast a shadow upon his

for

a bag in hand, filled with the favorite indulgences of

also included

items were intended

spend the night

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