Mavis was infuriated.

She stormed out of the Exceed Group building, drawing the attention of onlookers.

The two bodyguards followed her closely, making her feel even more humiliated.

Rita was distressed.

She ended up crying out in regret for offending Rena.

Meanwhile, Mavis tried repeatedly to call Waylen, but his phone remained busy.

It was obvious that he had blacklisted her.

At the same time, Waylen was attending a celebration party in Heron.

It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, with him holding a glass of wine with the others.

He always enjoyed this kind of social gatherings, especially ones to celebrate his success.

However, his current mood was far from uplifted. Rena had not responded to any of his messages, and her silence weighed heavily on his mind.

As he exchanged pleasantries with others, he couldn't help but think of Rena and the image of her playing the piano with closed eyes.

Despite their differences and conflicts, she still held a certain allure over him. Was it merely because she was his wife?

Waylen knew it was more than that. There was something deeper, something captivating about Rena that drew him in, something he wanted to possess beyond her physical beauty.

Half an hour later, he decided to call it a day.

Waylen politely declined the host's kind offers and decided to return to the hotel. It was Valentine's Day, and the city seemed to overflow with lovey-dovey couples, only amplifying his feelings of isolation.

As he drove his sleek white Bentley through the city streets, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of disappointment and loneliness.

Feeling the need for a moment of solitude, Waylen pulled over and rolled down the car window. He lit a cigarette, trying to calm his restless mind. A strange longing had stirred within him, a desire to be with someone on this special day.

Up ahead, he noticed a woman holding a little girl in her arms.

Their clothes were tattered, and their faces were covered in dust.

The sight was heart-wrenching as the mother held out a bowl, begging passers-by for money to buy some food for her child. It was pretty obvious that the child was sick.

At first, Waylen didn't recognize them, but after a while, memories flooded back.