After hitting send, Jazlyn came in with a stack of documents.

“Mr. Fowler, it's time for the meeting.”

In the apartment.

Rena had dozed off at the table waiting for Waylen to come home.

Just then, the phone next to her buzzed softly.

She woke up from the slight sound. Glancing at her phone and reading the quick text from Waylen, she figured that he wouldn't be coming back tonight. She stared at the message for a long time before finally standing up and slowly cleaning the table. Then she went to the bathroom to drain the tub that she had filled earlier that day.

The water with essential oils had already gone cold.

After washing her face and brushing her teeth, she climbed into bed.

Despite her drowsiness, she couldn't fall asleep.

She missed him so much...

The next morning, Vera called her.

Rena picked up the phone and answered in a hoarse voice.

"Hello?"

Hearing how raspy Rena's voice was, Vera burst into giggles.

“Did I wake you up? It's almost 1@ o'clock! Did Mr. Fowler keep you up all night?"

Rena blushed furiously.

“Oh, please. He didn't even come home last night, okay?"

Vera clicked her tongue in disappointment and said, “Okay, okay. I just wanted to remind you to wear something stunning tonight. You have to defeat Aline, okay? You can't let that bitch ruin your reputation

Rena smiled. She was touched.

Vera had always been by her side like the good friend she was during her hardest days.

“Thank you," Rena murmured.

On the other end of the line, Vera took a long drag on her cigarette and coughed.