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

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

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

as you put in the effort, success is

his place,

mom 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 of mine is hosting it. He’s a fantastic oil painter, and it would broaden your

go yourself?”

my dad sounded regretful. “Otherwise,

me. I’ve prepared a gift for him, an inkwell He really likes it. Can you

free time, so visiting the art exhibition

was scheduled for 9 a.m. the day after tomorrow, at the

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

understand

in what

more valuable. Some rare pieces are nearly impossible to acquire. If I can find a piece that

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

turned and saw Kate and another

soon as they noticed me, they

looked at me as if I were

I barely recognized,

me, arching her delicate eyebrows slightly, not

was clear that

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

the party when I first returned to the country. She

been so long.” surprisingly, Bonnie spoke first,

her? She’s

and continued to enjoy the paintings

she was

extravagant appearance, it was clear she had

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