Mark knew that Waylen had entrusted the Exceed Group to Rena.

A sense of uncertainty shrouded Mark's thoughts, rendering him speechless momentarily.

Eventually, he said in a hushed tone, "Well, that's for the best. | happen to have something important to discuss with you alone.”

Mark's sudden arrival made Waylen suspect the gravity of the conversation ahead. He smiled warmly and suggested, "Let's talk in the study on the second floor.”

They ascended to the study on the second floor.

Seated across each other, Mark occasionally glanced up while smoking.

"How are you feeling?"

Waylen busied himself preparing tea.

Pausing for a moment, he responded softly, "My health isn't great."

Handing a teacup to Mark, he settled into his seat.

The weight of Mark's concerns led him to extinguish the cigarette and said hesitantly, "I received some news. It seems that Elvira's acquisition of the reagent may be linked to her ex-husband. Surveillance footage indicates that her ex-husband, the producer, had contact with her at the hospital... The police interrogated him, but his cunning evasions and the lack of substantial evidence led to his release, thanks to his influential status.”

Waylen sipped his tea deliberately.

Mark continued, "I heard that after the divorce, he couldn't drift along any longer in Braseovell. Now he works as a producer in the country. He definitely has a motive. However, I'll remain cautious in my investigation."

Waylen nodded in acknowledgment.

The two sat in quiet companionship, sharing the soothing warmth of the tea.

After a lengthy pause, Waylen placed a medical record on the table.

Mark picked it up and examined it with growing astonishment. He stared at Waylen, shocked by what he had discovered.

Waylen offered a faint, helpless smile.

"Each day, | find myself remembering Rena less and less. Sometimes | can't even seem to remember Alexis when | look at her...”

In response, Mark lit another cigarette.

Suddenly, Waylen stood up and gently knelt before Mark.

The burning cigarette nearly singed Mark's fingers as he hurried to assist Waylen up.