Chapter 169

Blood streamed down Raymon’s forehead He touched the blood on his face, then glanced at Neil in astonishment. His emotions quickly shifted from shock to agitation, a fire in his eyes, itching to retaliate.

But in his drunken and injured state, Raymon had no strength to fight back. He soon slumped onto the chair, unsure whether he collapsed due to the alcohol or the blow

I was taken aback by it all. Just like Raymon, I never expected Neil to step up for me.

Trene, thisOscar was dumbfounded, looking at the motionless Raymon on the chair, lost for words.

I punched him. You don’t have to worry about it.Neil said calmly, grabbing some napkins to clean the alcohol off his hands. His voice had regained its composure, devoid of anger or panic.

Cooper went out immediately to call the staff to manage the situation in the room.

Before long, Raymon was helped out, seemingly on his way to the hospital.

Thank you, and if Raymon needs medical expenses, I’ll take care of it,I told Neil before leaving

Are you with him?Neil asked coldly, his gaze fixed on me and Oscar.

Oscar turned to look at me, his expression somewhat complicated.

I didn’t answer. I didn’t want to delve into matters of relationships with Neil.

Oscar, let’s go, I told Oscar

He nodded and followed me out of the hotel.

Once in the car, guilt was all over him. Irene, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have faced this today

impatience. I thought that since I’ve come back and met you again,

continue working well in the current company, and if I work hard enough, maybe I can settle down in

success is inevitable. Keep it up!”

Oscar off at his place, I headed

was cooking in the kitchen. He suddenly said, “Rena, there’s an art exhibition in a couple of days. Can you go for me? An old friend

why don’t you go yourself?”

have a business trip, my dad sounded regretful. “Otherwise, I’d love to have a coffee with

for him, an inkwell He really likes it. Can

had plenty of free time, so visiting the art exhibition seemed like a good

9 a.m. the day after tomorrow, at the Mystic Luna Gallery in Rosemont,

the exhibition, I dressed in a simple white top and a black skirt, carrying my dad’s

Although I didn’t understand oil paintings, I could sense

in what

valuable. Some rare pieces are nearly impossible to acquire. If I can find a piece that suits my mom today,

a painting named “Harmony in Nature” when I

Kate and another woman,

noticed me, they

She looked at me as if

woman beside her, whom I barely recognized, was Bonnie Tueley.

eyebrows slightly, not as hostile as Kate,

years had changed her. Although it was clear that she was the

framed by large curls, was heavily made up, exuding a more impactful allure. Coupled with her eye–catching designer clothes and

bracelet on her wrist, and in my mind’s eye, I saw Zora, whom I’d met at the party when I first returned to the country. She wore an identical

spoke first, clearly feeling good

greeting someone like her? She’s not

ignoring them both, and continued

was probably the same person as Zora. I just didn’t know how she was related to Abner or how she recognized him as

extravagant appearance, it was clear she

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