"Rena, is this the life you truly desire?"

Rena halted, halting her steps abruptly.

She cast her gaze downwards and graced Waylen with a smile.

“Waylen, our familial backgrounds diverge completely. My way of life bears no relevance to yours.”

If he assumed she felt remorse, then he stood corrected!

Rena departed without casting a backward glance.

Upon reentering the private room, the ambiance remained convivial, yet Waylen's friend Dudley Williams' meaningful gaze fixated upon her.

Someone initiated the persuasive endeavor for Rena to indulge in drinking once more.

Paisley, however, desired to spare Rena from drinking anymore and took it upon herself to do so.

The gentleman of elevated status asserted, "Miss Rayne, since Miss Gordon has arrived for business matters, how can she evade the libations? Furthermore, despite Miss Gordon's delicate appearance, she can really drink!"

He extended a glass of wine towards Rena.

“Miss Gordon, should you partake in this glass of wine, I shall ponder this investment with due diligence."

Paisley intended to interject.

Yet, Rena gently pressed her hand, preventing any words from escaping Paisley's Lips.

Rena then beamed and said, "Thank you, Mr. Medina! Given your words, it is only fitting for me to savor this glass of wine.”

She grasped the glass, poised to drink

However, a slender hand deftly plucked the goblet from her grasp.

Waylen uttered nonchalantly, "I shall consume this wine on her behalf!"

Having spoken, he smiled faintly and added, “Of course, unless you deem it inappropriate, Mr. Medina!”

The room descended into an eerie silence.

No one had anticipated Waylen's arrival.

Waylen seethed with anger on Rena's behalf. Everyone reveled in the spectacle.