Waylen continued, "I do not want anyone to discover that Rena spent ten days with Robert. Should there be anyone who dares to gossip about this matter in the future, Mrs. Figueroa, I assure you, I will ensure the downfall of the Figueroa family. I will then employ the resulting wealth to purchase fireworks and illuminate the skies of Duefron for an entire month. And after that, the Figueroa family shall be nonexistent in Duefron."

Winnie, pointing accusatively at Waylen, was overcome with such rage that she nearly swooned.

She could hardly believe it.

How could a junior dare to issue such a threat?

“Robert... Swiftly contact your uncles. I will teach this impudent man, who lacks respect for his elders, a lesson. I will... I will..."

Robert remained motionless.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he gazed at Rena.

He truly cherished her.

After a prolonged silence, he murmured softly, “Rena, I apologize!”

Rena was right. They were undeniably unsuited for each other.

He had exerted his utmost efforts for their future, only to realize that the price he had to pay was having Rena succumb to his mother... but Rena did not require such treatment.

The theatrical charade had come to an end.

Swiftly, Rena departed from the bustling cafe.

Her relationship with Robert had ceased but now she found herself entangled in greater turmoil.

Waylen hastened his steps, grasping her wrist firmly.

"Rena," he called out.

With a slight nip on her lower lip, Rena retorted, "You're absolutely out of your mind!"

The recent incident had left her utterly mortified.

He was so...

Although she and Robert couldn't be a couple any longer, she believed they could at least maintain a polite acquaintance. Yet Waylen's threats just now made things so much worse.

Waylen's temper had flared up.

Abruptly, he forcefully pressed Rena against the car.