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

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

be fine. I can continue working well in the current company, and if I work hard enough, maybe I

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

dropping Oscar off at his place, I headed home.

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

go yourself?”

sounded regretful. “Otherwise, I’d love

inkwell He really likes it. Can

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

day after tomorrow, at the Mystic Luna Gallery in

and a black skirt, carrying my dad’s

flair. Although I didn’t understand oil paintings, I

what I

more valuable. Some rare pieces are nearly impossible to

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

another woman,

as they noticed

me as if I

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

her delicate eyebrows slightly, not as hostile as Kate, more disdainful and

had changed her. Although it was clear that she

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

the party when I first returned to the country. She wore an identical bracelet and had the same curly hair.

spoke first,

greeting someone like her? She’s

smiled, ignoring them both, and continued to

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

at her extravagant appearance, it was clear she had

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