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

to blame yourself. It was my impatience. I thought that since I’ve come back and met you again, I should find a way to help

be fine. I can continue working well in the current

as you put in the effort, success is inevitable. Keep it up!” I

Oscar off at his place, I headed home.

in a couple of days. Can you go for me? An old friend of mine is hosting it. He’s a fantastic

don’t you go yourself?” I didn’t quite understand.

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

him, an inkwell He really likes it. Can you take

so visiting

scheduled for 9 a.m. the day after tomorrow, at the Mystic Luna Gallery in Rosemont, not far

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

artworks at the exhibition were filled with artistic flair. Although I didn’t understand oil paintings,

what I

Some rare pieces are nearly impossible to acquire. If I

was admiring a painting named “Harmony in Nature” when I heard Kate’s voice from the other

turned and saw Kate and another woman, holding

they noticed me, they

She looked at me as if I

I barely recognized, was

eyebrows slightly, not as hostile

her. Although it was clear that

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

eye, I saw Zora, whom I’d met at the party when I first returned to the country. She

Bonnie spoke first,

her? She’s

smiled, ignoring them both, and continued to enjoy the

know how she was related to

clear she had become a

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