Aline, who had donated a staggering ten million dollars, stole the spotlight for a moment.

The crowd erupted in applause.

Aline stood up gracefully, bowing slightly to acknowledge the recognition.

She exuded confidence, viewing these moments as stepping stones towards entering the upper echelons of Duefron society. Her determination was clear.

She aimed to make Rena look up to her in the end.

As she sat back down, her gaze swept over Rena.

Today, she had brought a grand gift for Rena.

At that moment, the main screen displayed the school’s history and several important activities.

Most of the people in the audience were engaged in business talk and networking, paying no attention to what was being shown on the screen.

But after about twenty minutes, someone exclaimed, “Isn’t that Rena and Harold? They looked so young back then.”

A hush fell over the crowd.

Everyone turned their gaze to the screen, revealing Rena at twenty years old, standing beneath a majestic sycamore tree on the school grounds.

The scene was adorned with lush greenery and dappled shade.

The sun’s rays seeped through the tree’s branches, casting a radiant golden glow.

A young girl in a white dress bravely stopped Harold, who was also young.

Her face flushed slightly, but she mustered the courage to say, “Harold, I like you.”

In the video, Harold’s eyes appeared deep and thoughtful.

After a moment of silence, he gestured to Rena and said, “Get on the bike.”

Rena bit her lip and hopped onto the bike. As Harold pedaled, Rena held onto the hem of his white shirt…

The scene changed to the school library.

In the quiet afternoon, Rena had fallen asleep with her head resting on the desk, dark circles evident under her eyes.

Harold sat across from her, reading a book. When he noticed she was asleep, he gently placed the book down and observed her silently.

A minute Later, Harold leaned over and kissed Rena tenderly.

The entire banquet hall fell into silence. Whispers filled the air.

“Are they the most famous couple in our two schools?”

“I heard Harold liked Rena first.”

“Look at Waylen’s face, it’s turning green…”

Harold felt even more upset than Waylen did.

These memories had long been buried, almost forgotten, but now they resurfaced before him, forcing him to confront the past.

Even a fool could see that Harold liked Rena back then.

He liked her, even though he didn’t realize it.

His face twisted with pain. He struggled to control his emotions, not wanting to lose his composure.

He Loved Rena.

He loved her from the very beginning until the end. He was merely blinded by his ambition…

He knew these images must be making Waylen angry, but Harold couldn’t feel any sense of victory. Instead, he felt like the ultimate loser.

Aline raised her goblet towards Harold, smiling slyly. “Do you like it?”

It was designed to hurt Harold and create a rift between Rena and Waylen.

Indeed, the scenes stirred discomfort in Waylen.

Young love was a powerful thing.

When Rena fell for Harold, she embraced her feelings without hesitation. If not for the subsequent accident, Waylen believed Rena and Harold would have been together, married, and maybe even with children. The couple sitting here today would have been Harold and Rena.

That accursed library…

Waylen had always been composed, but now he had no desire to maintain his grace.

Grace was just another excuse for cowards. He was Waylen Fowler, and he didn’t need to hide his possessiveness for his wife.

Waylen pulled Rena to her feet.

Raising his glass, he smiled and said, “The Exceed Group will invest 100 million dollars in demolishing and rebuilding the school library.”

The entire hall fell into silence.

Waylen’s jealousy was evident, and he didn’t bother hiding it.

After his outburst, he left with his wife.

As they reached the entrance of the banquet hall, a hoarse voice called out, “Rena.”

Hearing this, Waylen tightly grasped Rena’s hand.

still turned her head slowly, her eyes meeting Harold’s… Ten years had passed, and

still owed

could do it all over again,

were meaningless

faint smile appeared on Rena’s

world, there was no

as well. She never expected Waylen to

he supposed to maintain his composure and have a confrontation

spend one hundred million dollars just to demolish the library? Was it because Harold had kissed Rena there, and Waylen couldn’t

really care so

called and inquired nervously, “Aline, did you cause

sensed something

hurriedly asked, “What

voice was gruff. “You better not

were making things

a soft voice, “Then let me find some

were present but the one who stood out as remarkably capable was none other than Waylen. Aline, deeply impressed by

Waylen had departed from the event, accompanied by Rena, leaving in a

he attentively secured his seatbelt

the window, betrayed the emotional impact of the videos they had

could she easily

brushed against the steering wheel as he inquired, “Do you miss it very

swift, yet resolute response

wear the look of someone on the brink

found herself at a loss for words, unsure of

accelerator, guiding the car away from their familiar route, Leaving Rena

“To the apartment where we

dissuade him, “Waylen, whatever happened between Harold and me was a long time ago. You can’t be so obstinate over

cigarette from the

off guard by his candidness, Rena’s

this confession hanging in the air, Waylen focused on driving until they

car, Rena held her

“Would you rather step out on your own or should I

car, walking

trailed after Rena, a cigarette still held between his

the apartment, Rena finally demanded,

firmly grasped her wrist and pinned her

intensity of the situation was overwhelming,

playfully nipped at her earlobe, questioning, “Am

a yearning for sleep washed over her, but Waylen was

him tenderly, Rena’s voice trembled with emotion as

a gentle kiss on her chin and inquired further, “Where were you

guard by his own question, he

this was the inquiry he had silently yearned

question, Rena simply kissed him back. “Why did you stop kissing me,

held her chin, preventing

glistened with affection and it became evident that she hadn’t expressed her desires for him like this in a long time. Unlike their usual composed demeanor

down Waylen’s forehead and Rena longed to release

blinked and softly murmured, “All I ever did

her tightly, burying his face in her neck. For a while, he remained silent before speaking in a hushed tone, “Then,

warm neck with her slender hand. Her voice was hoarse as she

tender manner, Waylen resumed kissing Rena, each

in his arms, he led her toward

wine left its mark on the bed sheets, and Rena surrendered herself to

been this satisfied in a long time, and he found himself reluctant to stop, yearning

came

dimly

the wine, she vividly recalled the

two wine bottles

events of today were merely driven by physical needs, Rena was left

bedroom door heralded Waylen’s

and softly asked, “Would you like to get up? Alexis

rose from the bed, clutching the quilt

the wine still lingered, leaving her feeling slightly

against hers as he said in a tender tone, “Why don’t you get up first, head home, and

bent down to retrieve her

telltale marks of the red wine,

out something

Rena was angry.

would only become fodder for others to ridicule. Besides, she had also experienced pleasure from

long, brown hair, she issued a quiet warning, “Don’t force

on her shoulder,

an unexpected turn and he couldn’t help

it difficult to bring himself

home, the soft glow of street lights illuminating their

leaned casually against the back of the car seat, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she considered that the children

captivated by how beautiful she looked

their quiet moments, the phone rang, and Waylen promptly answered

and quickly got to the point. “You won’t believe it.

did Uncle Mark have to

a smile, Peter replied, “Mr. Evans said he’d wait and observe. The coal industry bigwigs in the southwest have been up to some shady dealings. To bring them

friendly, there was an underlying sense of ruthlessness emanating from both

for his decisiveness and penchant for cutting off

to Uncle Mark for handling this.

phone without mentioning Aline to Rena.

instructed, “Uncle Mark really misses Edwin.

request

and then cleared his throat gently and asked, “Are you

Uneasily, Rena turned around.

her to speak. Instead, he held her hand tenderly and asked, “Rena, you seemed quite excited today. Was it the drinks or something about

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