Was he defending Rena?

Weren't they divorced? Didn't they have a contentious relationship recently?

Waylen extinguished his cigarette, turned away and left.

Mavis chased after him, her voice trembling.

“I'm under Theo's control. | know a lot about what he did... | can find a way to get you the evidence you need."

Waylen furrowed his brow.

Mavis added softly, "Mr. Fowler, | just want a chance to turn over a new leaf. When it's over,

Ill leave Duefron and won't disturb you anymore.” ©

As she lifted the hem of her dress, the truth was revealed—her thin waist was marked with bruises, and her thighs bore countless pinpricks.

It was a shocking sight.

Mavis' lips trembled.

"I thought he would treat me well but, in his hands, I'm treated worse than an animal. Mr. Fowler, please save me, for my sister's sake." ©

Mavis took out her phone and showed Waylen a photo.

In the picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira at 22.

They leaned against a piano, exuding youth and beauty.

Waylen gazed at the photograph in silence.

Elvira was gone. As he looked at her image in the photo, even though he hadn't held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn't help but feel a hint of emotion now. ©

Meanwhile, Rena didn't stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a taxi back.

While in the car, she called Mark.

To her surprise, Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the case involving Theo.

Sensing Rena's fear, he said in a hushed voice, “Theo is a lecherous man. We've already deployed people to get close to him. Once he falls into the trap, we'll have the evidence enough to put him behind bars for life."

Rena felt a slight relief hearing this.