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

“You don’t have 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 you I didn’t expect it to backfire.”

this. I’ll be fine. I can continue working well in the current company, and if I work hard enough, maybe I can settle down in

long as you put in the effort, success is

his place, I

dad was home that day, and my mom was cooking in the kitchen. He suddenly said, “Rena, there’s an art exhibition in a couple of days. Can

go yourself?” I

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

I’ve prepared a gift for him, an inkwell He

visiting the art exhibition seemed like a good idea.

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

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

didn’t understand oil paintings, I

in what

becoming more and more valuable. Some rare pieces are nearly impossible to acquire. If I can find

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

Kate and another

soon as they noticed me, they stopped

face darkened instantly. She looked at me as if I

woman beside her, whom I barely

looked at me, arching her delicate eyebrows slightly, not as hostile as Kate, more disdainful and condescending

her. Although it was clear that she was the same person, she

more impactful allure. Coupled with her eye–catching designer clothes and accessories, she looked

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 bracelet and had the same

it’s been so long.” surprisingly, Bonnie spoke first, clearly feeling good

greeting someone like her? She’s not worth it!” Kate

and continued to enjoy

probably the same person as Zora. I just didn’t know how she

it was clear

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