BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 51-60
Waylen’s warm breath caressed her skin as he whispered in her ear, “Nearly one o’clock in the morning! Just give me a minute. I
will drive you home later.”
Rena remained motionless, obediently resting in his arms.
Suddenly, a chuckle escaped Waylen’s lips, his disposition inexplicably lifted. He gently caressed her face and remarked, “Are
you so easily taken advantage of? Is this your way of repaying me or savoring the moment?”
Rena felt exposed, her thoughts laid bare, provoking a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.
She decided to pay him no heed, promptly relocating to the passenger seat.
Waylen glanced in her direction.
Blushing, Rena implored, “Mr. Fowler, please transport me home.”
Waylen discerned the faint blush adorning her visage.
It took him aback slightly. After all, she had spent four years alongside Harold. One would assume she had encountered
numerous intimate situations. Why, then, did she blush so readily?
Admittedly, Waylen held an affection for Rena.
He accompanied Rena to her humble abode, which turned out to be an aged apartment complex. Softly, Rena ex pressed her
gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Fowler.”
Waylen lowered the car window, casting a gaze upon the dilapidated complex and then directed his attention to Rena’s delicate
frame.
In truth, he was well aware of the trials and tribulations she had endured. Yet she made no entreaties, no requests of him never
once.
For a fleeting moment, a pang of sympathy overcame him.
He even contemplated making an exception to assist her!
However, this notion swiftly vanished. Rena’s place within his heart was not elevated enough to warrant such actions at present.
Rena took the stairs since the old apartment building wasn’t equipped with elevators.
Upon reaching the second floor, her eyes couldn’t resist stealing a glance downward.
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There, parked incongruously amidst the aging apartment complex, stood Waylen’s car, the opulent golden Bentley Continental
GT. This locale was not befitting of a person of
Waylen’s stature.
Rena mused to herself, speculating that someplace like a lavish soiree was where he truly belonged.
She resolved to erase tonight’s events from her mind.
Unable to bear the sight of his car any longer, Rena hastened her ascent.
Waylen lingered until the luminous glow emanated from the top floor.
Waylen was oblivious to the fact that a mysterious black sports car lay concealed in the shadows. Its owner had patiently waited
there for over two hours.
Harold had observed the lengthy embrace between Waylen and Rena within the car!
Emerging from his vehicle, Harold exuded a captivating allure, his countenance enhanced by the darkness. Leaning casually
against the car, he ignited a cigarette.
He exhaled the swirling tendrils of smoke.
Every detail of the encounter had been imprinted in his mind.
A contemptuous smirk graced Harold’s lips.
Had Rena truly fallen for Waylen in such a short span of time? Didn’t she love Harold the most?
Eyes fixated on the illuminated window above, Harold dialed a number.
“Now is the time to act!” he uttered into the phone.
After issuing the command, he terminated the call, a malicious sneer lingering on his face. “Rena, you brought this upon
yourself!”
Upon returning home and flicking on the lights, Rena encountered Eloise emerging from her bedroom, clad in pajamas.
“Why did you come back so late?” Eloise reproached with a tinge of disapproval.
Rena poured herself a glass of chilled water, biting her lower lip as she resolved to keep the truth concealed. “I missed the last
bus,” she muttered, opting not to disclose what really happened.
Eloise gazed at Rena intently before speaking up again, her voice filled with warmth. “I shall prepare something for you to eat.”
Rena always sensed that Eloise more or less knew what was really going on. However, she didn’t know how to bring up the
topic. After all, she held no significance to Waylen.
After a brief lapse of around five minutes, Eloise emerged with a steaming bowl of noodles. Placing it delicately on the table, she
encouraged Rena to indulge.
Rena’s hunger was undeniable. In a hushed tone, she expressed her gratitude, “Thank you.”
Seated across from Rena, Eloise observed her intently, her chin cradled delicately in her hands. Rena felt a twinge of unease
and inquired, “What troubles you?”
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It seemed as though Eloise had wrestled with this question for some time, yearning to ask it. Finally, she inquired, “Did the
lawyer named Fowler bring you back? Do you still maintain contact with him?”
Rena nodded and replied, “Our paths may not cross in the future.”
Eloise’s countenance dimmed, a trace of disappointment evident.
Rena had once loved Harold deeply and had gone to great lengths for him but his ingratitude had been overwhelming. Eloise
genuinely wished for Rena to find a man far superior to Harold.
Alas...
Rena comprehended the thoughts plaguing Eloise’s mind. Tenderly, she clasped her hand and reassured her, “Mr. Fowler and
Harold will inevitably become relatives. I dare not even entertain the notion of being with him.”
Eloise let out a slight sigh and voiced her concern. “But he took you out. How could he not even treat you to a meal? And there’s
even the lingering scent of cigarettes on you...”
Water nearly escaped Rena’s grasp as she choked on it!
Embarrassment washed over her intensely.
Retreating to her room, Rena indulged in a refreshing shower before sinking into her bed. Sleep eluded her, consumed by
ceaseless contemplation.
Eloise’s demeanor lingered in her thoughts, hinting at an acceptance of Darren’s impending two-year imprisonment.
Rena’s heart bore a tinge of melancholy.
Vengeance against Harold had danced through her mind but she harbored the sober realization that she wielded no power over
him right now. Moreover, she had a duty to tend to Eloise, a soul unacquainted with the trials of life.
Rena tossed and turned, trapped in the clutches of sleeplessness. At the stroke of four in the morning, her phone erupted in an
unexpected ring.
Initially assuming it to be a spam message, she contemplated deleting it but her senses froze when she laid eyes upon the
screen.
It was a message from Waylen.
“Are you still awake?” the text read.
Attached was a photograph, seemingly captured from the balcony of his apartment.
The image depicted the dazzling night vista of Duefron’s liveliest street, accentuated by a delicate goblet resting against the
railing.
Rena gazed at the photograph for an extended duration, lost in contemplation.
She delicately caressed her phone, torn between a longing hesitation. In the end, she refrained from immediately responding to
his message, opting instead to compose a reply half an hour later.
“Apologies, Mr. Fowler. I was fast asleep just moments ago,” she conveyed.
Observing Rena’s response, Waylen’s countenance bloomed with a smile, cradling a glass of wine in his hand.
He found her endearing, with a touch of unique charm.
Choosing not to reply, he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held within his goblet.
In the ensuing days, Waylen did not make another appearance, yet intermittently sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each
time, Rena abstained from reciprocating his messages.
Yet, an unspoken understanding of their deep connection lingered between them.
One morning, while en route to work, Rena’s path was interrupted by a call from Waylen.
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After a brief moment of hesitation, she answered the phone. “Mr. Fowler?”
Seated within his car, Waylen clutched a document upon his lap, the dossier pertaining to Darren’s case.
Waylen recollected the prior evening when he had requested the document from Hyatt. In response, Hyatt had offered a knowing
smile and remarked, “Waylen, why the sudden change of heart? Is it because of Miss Gordon? She’s a remarkable woman and
Tyrone really adores her...”
At that moment, donning a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep Rena unaware.
Waylen expressed his need to reconsider the matter.
Presently, Waylen tenderly flipped through the documents and spoke to Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long
business trip! When I return, let us rendezvous. There is something I must share with you.”
Rena was uncertain about the nature of Waylen’s impending revelation but she recognized the value of maintaining a positive
rapport with him.
“Very well,” Rena replied softly, her voice laced with acquiescence.
Waylen’s heart melted, and he lowered his voice to a gentle whisper. “Why are you so compliant? Don’t you realize that allowing
men to treat you this way will only invite mistreatment?”
Blushing deeply, Rena found herself rendered speechless for a prolonged moment.
Waylen’s smile blossomed.
After ending the call, he immersed himself in the document, investing considerable time in its perusal.
It was more than just a transaction; in fact, he felt remorse for Rena and desired to make amends.
Setting her phone aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to her in a week’s time.
So engrossed was she in her thoughts that she nearly missed her bus stop.
Hastening to the music studio, she entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar glances in her direction, which baffled her.
In the end, one of Rena’s confidant colleague leaned in and whispered, “Rena, the director has discovered your part-time job.
She intends to speak with you later!
Rumor has it that Aline informed the director. You and Aline joined the studio simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—
regarded and many students adored your classes. Aline has held a grudge against you for quite some time.”
Rena stood frozen, utterly taken aback.
part-time job.
At that moment, a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her presence in the director’s office.
Rena trailed behind her, ascending to the second floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on the door and
announced, “Miss Rayne, Miss Gordon is here.”
“Please, come in,” a melodic female voice responded.
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Rena turned the knob and entered.
Paisley Rayne, a capable woman in her early forties, occupied the desk, engrossed in perusing various documents. As Rena
approached, Paisley gestured for her to take a seat.
Eager to offer an explanation, Rena was swiftly interrupted by Paisley’s words. “Indeed, it was Aline who brought this matter to
my attention. However, I have turned a blind eye to it for some time, considering the hardships your family has faced. But since
yesterday, more and more parents have become aware of your part-time job and their discontent has flooded my phone lines.
You are well aware that the families of the piano students in our esteemed music studio are either affluent or influential. I really
cannot afford to offend these angry parents.”
Rena comprehended the weight of Paisley’s words.
Reluctant to burden Paisley, who had consistently treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity, Rena delicately
removed her work identification card and placed it upon the table.
Softly, she expressed her gratitude, saying, “I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided me over these past
few years.”
Paisley felt a tinge of disappointment wash over her.
She inhaled deeply, gathering her thoughts and uttered, “Do you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio?
Can you fathom the multitude of individuals consumed by envy due to your possession of an abundance of exceptional
students?”
Rena surely knew the gravity of her decision.
But it wasn’t like there was anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to tears and offer her apologies to Paisley,
who had previously extended invaluable support.
Paisley grew restless.
She ignited a cigarette, drawing from it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell me, have you managed to offend someone?”
Rena nodded, acknowledging the truth.
She was certain Aline couldn’t be the catalyst of this trouble; it had to involve Harold!
She yearned to unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning methods for dealing with her.
Paisley extinguished her cigarette, her heart still filled with sympathy, as she imparted, “To appease those parents, you must
depart from the music studio. If an opportunity arises in the future, I shall endeavor to reinstate you.”
Despite these assurances, they both knew that Rena’s professional standing would encounter significant challenges following
this incident.
Rena exited Paisley’s office, her countenance pale and desolate. While she gathered her belongings, her colleagues offered
sympathetic glances. Only Aline interjected, dripping with sarcasm, “Rena, you ought to be well—acquainted with the regulations
here! Your mistake transpired merely because Miss Rayne favored you. Now, your reputation within the industry is tarnished!
Who would dare enlist your piano teaching services in the days to come?”
Rena drew a deep breath, her voice dripping with coldness, as she asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t
you? Are you not afraid that he will someday turn against you as well?” Aline sauntered closer, a contemptuous sneer etched
upon her face.
In a hushed tone, she uttered, “Rena, let me enlighten you about the myriad things you remain oblivious to! While you were still
entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations with Harold. Yes, I’ve fucked your boyfriend!”
Upon hearing those words, Rena was overcome with disgust.
She loathed Harold to the very core. Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure, Rena retorted with a frigid
expression, “Congratulations!”
Gathering her belongings, Rena prepared to depart but Aline seized her arm, adamantly refusing to release her.
Rena’s response was far from what Aline had been expecting! Why was it that Rena had garnered Paisley’s admiration and
become Harold’s girlfriend?
Meanwhile, Aline had exerted tremendous effort for an extended period, yet she remained perpetually inferior to Rena. Was it
because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished upbringing. Hailing from a small town, she was
subjected to disdain from others.
Finally, she had succeeded in humiliating Rena!
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With a smug demeanor, Aline remarked, “Do you comprehend why Harold never engaged in intimate acts with you? It is
because you perpetually exude reserve and banality.
He lacks interest in engaging in such endeavors with you.”
Rena lowered her gaze, sneering in response, “Then I wish you and Harold everlasting happiness!”
Having spoken her piece, she forcefully pushed Aline aside and made a swift exit.
Aline’s face contorted with fury!
However, her satisfaction soon returned. Rena’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no longer a need
for Aline to harbor any jealousy towards Rena!
In a jovial mood, Aline settled down and sent a message to Harold.
“I have procured a new black nightdress. Join me at my abode tonight. I shall don it for you.
Harold’s response arrived approximately two hours later.
“I have been exceptionally occupied as of late. Don’t text me unless you have something important to say!”
Though slightly disheartened, Aline’s heart swelled with sweetness.
She firmly believed that he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she herself could win Harold’s affection.
Rena had lost her job, but she didn’t want Eloise to worry, so she kept it to herself.
Sitting alone on a worn-out bench, her mind was a whirlwind of thoughts.
The sun beamed with all its might, but Rena’s mood was as gloomy as ever.
Financial troubles had taken their toll, leaving her family with barely any money.
She carefully removed a necklace from around her neck, its delicate chain adorned with a mesmerizing light pink diamond
pendant.
Caressing it in her hand, she made a tough call and headed to a pawnshop. The pawnshop guy examined the necklace for what
felt like ages before offering a measly price. “How about 200 thousand?” he suggested, not realizing its true worth was way more
than that.
Deep down, Rena knew the true value of her treasured possession. true value of her treasured possession. The pink diamond
was worth at least 500 thousand, but she didn’t have time to haggle.
She desperately needed the cash, so with a bitter smile, she reluctantly agreed.
“Okay!”
With a check in hand, bearing an amount that felt like a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over to Hyatt’s law
office to settle the debt.
A sense of fleeting relief washed over her after she stepped out, only to be interrupted by the shrill ring of her phone.
Vera’s name illuminated the screen, and as soon as Rena saw this she felt a bit relieved.
Word had traveled fast, and Vera had learned of her friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine
concern. “Where are you? Let me treat you to dinner.”
With nowhere else to go, Rena agreed, and they met up at a cozy restaurant.
Upon settling down at the restaurant, Vera wasted no time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both
disliked. Her words dripping with disdain, she ranted, “Aline’s a bitch!
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I’ve already hated her so much since we were in college! She had hooked up with so many men. When you were with Harold,
she had also seduced him several times.”
Rena managed a wry smile and said, “Now, Aline has got what she’s always wanted.”
Caught in a moment of bitter irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline had disclosed to her.
Shock and fury washed over Vera after hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold is such a disgusting jerk! They
deserve each other!” she raged.
Worried that her friend would fall into a deeper pit of depression, she added, “Don’t take it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance
anyway and you no longer have to be involved in his deceit.”
However, a jarring memory resurfaced within Rena’s mind. It was Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of
her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be that Waylen knew all of Harold’s scandalous affairs yet turned a blind eye to them?
Lost in her thoughts, Rena barely noticed when Vera nudged her and said, “Don’t feel sad for a man like him. He’s not worth it.”
Rena shook her head in agreement, determined not to let sorrow consume her spirit. “Don’t worry, I won’t.”
A soft sigh then escaped Vera’s lips. “Making more money is much more important than wasting time on a man like that.”
Sensing Rena’s underlying financial strain, she fished out a bank card, eager to provide assistance in her time of need. However,
Rena, in a soft-spoken manner, declined the offer. “For now, I don’t need it.”
Vera couldn’t fathom Rena’s selflessness. She silently stared at her friend as if she was waiting for an explanation.
Rena’s gesture of placing a piece of meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by a bittersweet revelation. “I sold the
necklace.”
Upon hearing this, Vera’s eyes immediately widened in disbelief.
Barely able to utter out her words, she said in a trembling voice, “Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your
mother’s only legacy, a cherished keepsake you’ve worn since childhood.”
Rena stayed silent and instead placed a comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their moment of
solace was abruptly interrupted by a phone on the table.
Seeing that the call was from the manager of the restaurant she worked part time, her body tensed up slightly.
Anxious and hesitant, Rena answered the call, her heart sinking with each passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her
eyes met met her friend’s with a mix of resignation and disappointment while she quietly confessed, “I’ve been dismissed from
the restaurant.”
Vera’s fury surged like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness of it all.
“This is surely all Harold’s doing! What the hell is he thinking?
How could someone be so annoying? Take me to him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And
now all this shit?! We need to make him pay!”
Recognizing Harold’s cunning ploy, Rena mustered the strength to restrain her friend’s impulsive retaliation.
She pleaded with her friend not to confront the man since she knew his true intentions.
He only wanted to force Rena into the role of his clandestine mistress.
Overwhelmed by emotion, Vera’s angry voice echoed throughout the restaurant. “How could Harold sink so low? He’s engaged
to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And now, he dares to ask you to be his mistress?”
Rena cast her eyes downward, her voice calm but tinged with sadness. “It’s all about his ego,” she murmured softly.
Harold didn’t truly love her.
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He couldn’t bear the humiliation of relying on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena,
once deeply in love with him, had become his target.
Vera’s heart ached for Rena. She pulled her friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace. “Just ignore him.
He’s lost his mind!”
Rena nodded silently.
She was determined to leave Duefron with Eloise once her father’s case was settled. They would find a new place to call home.
Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within her. Her relationship with Harold had not only led to her father’s incarceration but also left
Eloise with a life of uncertainty.
Vera stayed by her side, offering solace and support until she had to attend to other matters and bid Rena farewell.
As Rena’s phone continued to ring, she reluctantly answered, only to be greeted by bad news after bad news from losing all her
part-time jobs.
As her phone rang one more time, she saw Harold’s name on the screen. The moment she answered the call, she was greeted
by complete silence on the other end.
Finally, Rena’s voice turned cold. “Harold, what more do you want?” she asked, her tone filled with detachment.
Harold sneered in response.
“Don’t you already know what I want?”
Rena remained silent, refusing to give in. Harold couldn’t help himself but continue, “Rena, beg me!
If you beg me, I can resolve all these problems. I’ll make up for everything you’ve lost. You can have a better life than before. We
were so happy together, weren’t we?”
She scoffed, “Were you happy when you slept with Aline?”
Harold’s nervous voice asked, “Who told you that?”
Rena retorted, “What do you think?” Then, she promptly ended the call.
This confrontation would surely force Harold to deal with Aline. After all, they were both repulsive in Rena’s eyes.
Harold placed his phone down slowly, his face darkening.
How dare Aline reveal their secret to Rena?
They had only been together once and it was purely lust. Did she truly believe she was Harold’s true love? How dare she betray
him in this way?
Driven by anger, Harold immediately dialed his secretary, intending to summon her to his office. To his surprise, Aline had arrived
uninvited. The secretary stumbled over her words, “Mr. Moore, I informed Miss Hanson that you were in a meeting, but...”
Harold loosened his tie, his voice cold as ice. “Let her in.”
The secretary, taken aback, hastily brought Aline to the office. Aline had dressed to impress, her tight—fitting dress accentuating
her curves. Upon entering, she wrapped her arms around Harold’s neck, her voice filled with concern. “Are you feeling down? I
wanted you to come to my place, but you said you were busy.”
Harold kissed her passionately.
His expertise was obviously evident that Aline couldn’t resist and responded eagerly. In no time, she started to moan with
pleasure against his lips.
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Just as they were about to continue their intimate moment, Harold grabbed Aline’s long hair gently, his voice a low murmur. “Did
you tell Rena about us?”
Caught off guard, Aline groaned and protested, “Harold, why bring her up? Let’s just keep going...”
“It seems like it’s true,” Harold said, biting her cheek lightly.
The woman was immediately taken aback.
Finally, she sensed something was amiss with Harold. He was different from his usual self, but she couldn’t quite put her finger
on it.
Lost in her thoughts, Aline suddenly felt a sharp pain in her scalp. Harold had gripped her hair tightly and yanked it with force. In
an instant, her forehead collided with the table, blood trickling down from the impact.
Aline was in shock.
Harold showed no mercy, gripping her long hair tightly and forcing her to meet his cold gaze. “Do you understand the
consequences of spreading nonsense?”
Aline winced in pain, but her confusion outweighed the physical discomfort. Finally, she realized why Harold was so furious.
It was because he didn’t want Rena to discover what had happened between him and A line. But why?!
Reluctant to accept this truth, Aline couldn’t help but speak up as jealousy filled her eyes. “Didn’t you claim that you didn’t love
her?” “I indeed don’t love her!” Harold sneered, his voice filled with disdain. “
But who do you think you are? You have no right to interfere in my relationship with her.”
Aline forced a bitter smile through her bloodied tears.
She looked like a shocking mess as her delicate makeup was smudged.
She let out a humorless chuckle and said, “Harold, you love her!”
“No, I don’t love her!”
His defensive stance caused her to laugh louder. “Really? If you don’t love her, then why do you care whether she knows the
truth? Why are you so bothered that she might discover what a despicable man you are, capable of sleeping with any woman? If
you don’t love her, why have you gone to such lengths to deal with her just to make her come back to you? If you don’t love her,
why haven’t you slept with her in the past four years? Are you truly uninterested in her ***ually, or are you simply afraid of hurting
her? Harold, you must regret it. You haven’t touched her in four years, and now that she’s single, she can do whatever she wants
with any other man,” Aline hissed, her eyes red from tears.
Aline felt like a fool. She had been so confident that she had finally defeated Rena, but now she had suddenly realized that
Harold never really had feelings for her to begin with. What only mattered to him had always been power and Rena.
Aline’s words struck a nerve, and Harold slapped her twice in a fit of rage.
Though her lips trembled, she continued to sneer. “Harold, your slaps mean nothing! Let me tell you, Rena will never return to
you. Even if you get everything else you want, you’ll never have her!” “Fuck off!” Harold shouted, consumed by anger.
With cold eyes directed towards him, Aline straightened herself, wiped the blood from her mouth, and left with a sense of pride.
Meanwhile, Harold, still seething, smashed his phone against the wall. The secretary, about to enter the room, froze at the sight
before her.
She had never witnessed Harold so enraged.
Amidst the chaos, Harold declared, “I must see Rena tomorrow!” Understanding his intentions, the secretary nodded silently.
Rena had yet to inform Eloise that she had lost her job. With so much happening at home lately, she didn’t want her stepmother
to worry.
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That night, sleep eluded her as thoughts of the future consumed her mind.
At one o’clock in the morning, Waylen called Rena, but she chose not to answer. Instead, she sent him a message.
“Eloise is asleep. I don’t want to wake her up.”
Within minutes, Waylen replied.
“I’ll be back this Saturday. What gift would you like?”
Rena stared at the screen of her phone, unsure of how to respond.
She had planned to leave Duefron, which meant her path would probably never cross with Waylen’s again. Besides, she wasn’t
one for casual relationships.
After contemplating for a while, she let out a sigh and finally typed a message.
“Mr. Fowler, thank you for everything.”
It was evident that she no longer wished to maintain contact with him. Waylen, being astute, surely understood her message.
She waited for a while and glanced at her phone from time to time. As expected, he didn’t reply.
She had already gotten what she wanted, but a hint of disappointment still lingered. Would things have been different if she and
Waylen had met under different circumstances?
She quickly realized that she was overthinking things.
How could someone from a wealthy family like Waylen ever be with her?
Rena had a restless night, but she woke up early the next morning, fearing that Eloise might suspect something was amiss. After
washing her face and brushing her teeth, the door swung open. Eloise stood there with a pale face, her lips trembling as she
said, “Rena, your father has taken his own life.”
Rena stood frozen, her heart sinking.
Eloise, with a pale face, repeated the words. “Your father committed suicide! They managed to save him, but he’s in critical
condition. Rena, please help me see him. He’s always been frail, and this incident has hit him hard.”
After being frozen in place for a moment, Eloise covered her face and wept, her grief evident.
Rena’s mind was in turmoil as she stood still in front of the crying woman as she listened to the pained cries echoing through the
room. She couldn’t accept the idea that her father had taken his own life. He seemed fine when she last saw him! As she
snapped out of her thoughts, she immediately called Hyatt, desperately pleading for his help to visit Darren.
Hyatt, already aware of the situation, arranged a meeting with Rena at his office.
Without even having breakfast, Rena accompanied Eloise to Hyatt’s office. She was too distressed to be able to think of filling
her stomach at that moment.
Hyatt wore a grave expression as he made several phone calls in front of Rena and Eloise.
Finally, he hung up the phone and shook his head. “Darren is stable, but he can’t be released on bail. He needs to undergo
treatment in the detention center.”
Knowing the fact that his son was into Rena, Hyatt chose his words carefully. “Rena, your father’s case has connections to the
Moore Group. You can try approaching Mr. Moore and see if he can offer any assistance.”
Harold! She took in a deep breath as she tried to process the words she just heard.
After that, Rena suddenly closed her eyes in anguish. She should have known that Harold was behind all this! He had done so
many cruel things to force her back to him.
After what just transpired, how could he think that she would happily welcome him with open arms?
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If she became his mistress, her father would be furious, even if he was bailed out. But if Rena didn’t comply, what would happen
to her father and Eloise? Was she destined to watch her family crumble?
Rena sat there, her body tense. She wore a shocked expression on her face as she tried to process every bit of information she
had learned at that moment.
Glancing worriedly at her, Hyatt handed a glass of water and murmured, “Why not ask Waylen for help with the case? Tyrone
mentioned that the two of you had grown close.”
Rena cast her eyes downward.
For a while, she remained that way without uttering a single word. Being as perceptive as he was, Hyatt continued in a gentle
tone, “He isn’t as indifferent as he seems. He has shown interest in the documents regarding...”
He abruptly halted, remembering what Waylen had confided in him.