Upon recalling Albert’s past, Helen sank her head and said, “I… I failed to do right by him. I’ve just stood by and seen him lead such a life.”

Since Helen and Rena got on well, Helen started to share her worries.

Rena patted Helen’s hand, offering some reassurance.

Since then, Helen had become a distinguished guest of the Fowler family. From time to time, she would come and pay Rena a visit.

Strangely enough, although Albert would also come to her home, he and Helen had never actually bumped into each other.

Rena went upstairs, carefully leaned her back against the sofa and stared at the ceiling as she let her thoughts run wild.

Once Waylen was done unpacking their Luggage, he approached Rena and placed an arm around her shoulder.

“What’s wrong?” he asked her.

“Anything bothering you?”

Rena placed her hand atop his and fiddled with his fingers.

Then, with a sigh, she said, “Albert’s mother just told me something about Albert. After listening to her, I can’t help but feel sorry for Albert.”

Waylen just smiled. He instantly knew what she was guilty about. It was about Albert and Aline having sex.

Waylen, however, didn’t think it was a big deal.

“Oh? The guilt weighed you down?” Waylen deliberately teased.

Though sensing the teasing in his tone, Rena clarified, “Not that serious.”

Rena knew how to coax Waylen and bring a sense of security in him.

She turned around, pressed her face against his stomach, and said,

“Wlaylen, you’re my love story.”

As Waylen smiled, the look on his eyes softened.

In the next half month, Rena attended several banquets with Helen.

Although these events weren’t grand enough, they were all attended by dozens of celebrities.

Once they had attended enough of these events, people started to know about a lady named Helen, who was connected with Zoey. Helen was Zoey’s daughter’s age.

Besides, Helen often showed up with Rena.

Given Helen’s connection with Zoey and Rena, no one dared to mistreat Helen.

Rena thought she had done enough and could move on with her plan.

She employed Albert to work in the company. From time to time, she would even give him useful advice.

Since Albert had inherited Kyle’s business acumen, he quickly picked things up. Besides, he never wanted to disappoint Rena.

When Kyle heard of Albert’s rapid progress, he called Rena to thank her.

“I just managed to give Albert a leg up, Kyle,” Rena told Kyle.

“Albert did well with the opportunities I offered to him.”

The two of them exchanged casual small talk for a while. During that,

Rena was secretly maneuvering the conversation toward the project she desired to secure for Mark’s sake.

Coincidentally, Kyle happened to look for cooperation on this.

Kyle didn’t mind working with Mark since the cooperation could bring him countless exclusive benefits.

If the cooperation was established, he could form a connection with the Fowler family and also give a helping hand on Albert’s promising career.

It was like killing multiple birds with just a single stone.

Thinking of this, Kyle agreed to her proposal, which sent Rena over the moon.

“Well, let’s meet at the charity party next week,” she said to Kyle.

“We can sign the contract by then.”

Kyle chuckled.

“Rena, you truly are a skilled businesswoman,” he complimented her.

“Are you sure you don’t want to go back to the business world? I have many projects in hand. If you want to, I would love to share some of the work with you or Mark. Of course, it would be better if Albert could continue to learn something from your substantial guidance.”

Rena just smiled silently.

She did all these to get Albert occupied with work and make it less possible for him to show up in her life.

She wanted Albert to take charge of the family business willingly.

That way, he might fail to make time to chase after her anymore.

Albert had stated he had a crush on her. Moreover, he kept showing around her. Although Waylen didn’t voice his displeasure about this,

Rena knew she needed to do something.

Although Rena had lots of thoughts swirling in her mind, she didn’t blurt any of them out loud.

Their phone conversation was ended.

But mere seconds after, her phone rang again. This time, Vera’s name was flashing on the screen.

Upon connection, Vera hastened to tell Rena that Aline was sentenced in advance because of various interferences.

given the harshest verdict of all: the death

result, it still left her a bit stunned. After all, Aline was

“She said that she wants to see

proposal without hesitation.

will be the last time we’ll ever see

“Why are you being so compassionate all of a

“Rena, Joseph will be going with us. I suppose this will bring some

yet moved on even after all these years. Until now,

moment, Rena felt a touch of sadness deep

whether it was for Vera or for Harold who had

all she could muster

“Okay,” Rena said.

“Let’s go see her.”

to Rena’s surprise, Waylen

into the car,

you’re going to the detention house to see that vicious woman?” he asked directly. She could

shot a glance at Ross in front

tell you

Ross

further tension, Waylen

to go. It’s just that you’re pregnant! And the place is gloomy. What if the baby inside your belly gets frightened? It is a lovely baby

Rena was amused.

Waylen sounded like he was scolding her, she knew that his

was just worried that visiting that place would affect her

me?” she

afternoon. Why don’t we dine

the Exceed Group’s CEO office, Waylen was

in the way his finger twiddled against the

he replied, “I would

Rena arrived at the detention house almost at

of the car opened and Roscoe came out, with Vera following behind. Vera’s nose looked a

approached Vera and placed a hand

thought you’ve been looking forward to

Vera nodded and sniffled.

enter the detention house, another car

they saw Joseph hurriedly stepping out

with mixed emotions brewing on

urging him to get married since he was single for some time. While he had dated several women, none of those relationships lasted long enough to

lived with Vera during their marriage remained untouched,

time to time, Joseph would go

on the bed, close his eyes,

in

divorced. Vera had already married Roscoe and led a happy

surge of emotions welled in

past. Even though so many years had passed since then, she still harbored a lingering resentment

Vera standing next to Roscoe, Joseph could only flash a

and Rena were finally allowed

had requested to meet

worry. I’ll take good care of

center was small and plain, but at this point

both her hands and feet

demeanor, Aline seemed

now gone, and the light in

came in, Aline

“Here you are.”

felt a sense of rage bubbling inside her. She gnashed her teeth, trying her best

telling you

smile, Aline cast her eyes

Aline muttered beneath

you?

even harder and balled her hands

to beat Aline. Even though Aline was

a short lull,

she

to ask Aline before she faced the death penalty. Since

into a sharp stare that

Or did you

laughing, her Laughter

back then, but that was only because Harold didn’t Like me. You know what was the most amusing

that you were obviously deeply in love with Vera

see the look on her face when she realized that her love for you amounted to nothing. If I couldn’t have you, then no

as words

becoming the other woman were

regained his composure, he asked in

you never liked

at him and

“No! Never!”

dagger thrust

his marriage with Vera and let go of her who deeply loved him,

turned to Vera, hoping to see a look of understanding or sympathy in her

stunned by the revelation.

into a smile, her shoulder relaxing as if a heavy weight had been Lifted

I don’t hold any grudges

very well

treated her very well, and she had a

to say something to Vera, but every time he

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