Harold hung up before she could reply.

In his office, Harold played with an emerald necklace.

Rena had returned the birthday gift Harold gave her, not uttering a word. He couldn't understand why Rena wouldn't consider him despite her current hardships.

He gazed at the screen, watching the video of the school anniversary repeatedly, but Rena remained indifferent.

About ten minutes later, he then set out for a meeting.

He had arranged a meeting with Aline at a Luxurious hotel suite.

In the suite, Aline adorned herself in a seductive silk pajama set that matched the color of her nightgown. She leaned against the sofa, sipping red wine, her figure truly alluring.

As Harold entered, Aline offered a gentle smile.

“What's the matter? Are you here to defend your sweetheart?"

Harold sat opposite Aline, pouring himself a glass of wine.

Their history together made their interactions complex.

Aline's gaze lingered on him, contemplating her position.

In her younger days, she felt inferior in Harold's presence. She had engaged in relationships with men Like Joseph and even had to keep her involvement with Harold a secret.

But times had changed.

Now, whoever had money had power.

After two glasses of wine, Harold looked at Aline and said, “Your people must not harm Rena's family."

Aline raised her glass, smiling coquettishly.

She chuckled until tears welled up in her eyes.

"Oh, what's this? Worried about her, are you? Afraid she'll cry her heart out in secret?"

Aline playfully leaned against Harold's chest, toying with him using her delicate fingers.

"Harold, how many times must I tell you before you believe me? Rena isn't the poor girl she once was. How else could she have held her own as the daughter-in-Law of the Fowler family for so many years?"

“Then you shouldn*t have crossed her.”