Gritting her teeth, Vera muttered under her breath, "What a small world!"

Rena's head snapped up upon hearing Vera's words

Her eyes Locked with Aline, who was engrossed in a conversation with several affluent ladies.

These women happened to be the parents of Rena's former piano students, who had turned their backs on her after her reputation was tarnished.

Aline had cunningly taken over as their new teacher

Forced smiles adorned the rich ladies’ faces, but they remained tight-lipped. The atmosphere was laced with tension.

Maintaining her composure, Rena politely greeted them.

Since Harold had just dumped Aline, the woman harbored the most resentment towards Rena. This unexpected encounter was the perfect opportunity for her to humiliate Rena, especially with the presence of the students’ parents.

Aline sauntered over, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

“Well, well, Rena. What a surprise to see you here! It seems you're enjoying a comfortable life after resigning. The coffee here is quite expensive, something you can't afford as easily anymore. After all, your family encountered financial difficulties, so you can't spend money frivolously Like before."

Rena offered a faint smile, refusing to be provoked.

Aline deliberately raised her voice.

"Are the rumors on the school forum true? Did you engage in a relationship with some old rich guy out of vanity?"

A series of collective gasps were heard from the rich ladies behind her.

The ladies’ gazes shifted towards Rena, finally recognizing her innate beauty. They recalled how Rena used to visit their homes to tutor their children for free-perhaps it was all a ploy to seduce their husbands

This revelation further tainted their already negative impression of

Rena.

Rather than engaging in a heated argument, Rena maintained her composure.

She smiled calmly and responded, "Indeed, I have a boyfriend."

Aline was taken aback.

She hadn't expected Rena to admit it so openly. It appeared that Rena had indeed found a wealthy older man and secured financial stability for the rest of her life.

A smug smile spread across Aline's face as she turned to the ladies and remarked, "Everyone has their own aspirations!"