Waylen chuckled.

Lowering his head, he lit a cigarette and shamelessly asked, “Or else what? Are you going to sue me for sexual harassment?"

Rena's anger flared up once more.

She opened the car door, intending to get in, but he grabbed hold of her arm.

Waylen blew a smoke ring in her direction, sporting a faint smile as he said, "Miss Gordon, I simply offered you my assistance, yet you didn't even express a single word of gratitude. How heartless you are!"

Knowing Waylen all too well, Rena shook off his grip, got into the car and drove away.

Waylen remained unperturbed. He stood still, calmly smoking. In the midst of his smoke-filled exhales, he exuded an air of maturity and charm...

Robert emerged and caught sight of Waylen.

Squinting his eyes, Waylen sneered, climbed into his car, and departed.

*

The romantic chapter between Rena and Robert had come to an end.

Feeling the need to confide in someone, Rena dialed Eloise's number and relayed the situation.

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Eloise finally spoke up.

"Since the timing and circumstances haven't aligned for you two, don't force it."

Rena replied with a resigned “Okay.”

Unbeknownst to Rena, Eloise had just received a call from Winnie.

Winnie was undoubtedly fuming with anger and had vented to Eloise about what Waylen had said and done. However, since Rena had not brought it up during their conversation, Eloise decided it was not appropriate to inquire further.

Rena ended the call, feeling a sudden emptiness engulf her. She tidied up the apartment and lit a soothing aromatherapy candle.

The night enveloped her in silence.

Contemplating her recently over relationship, Rena poured herself a glass of wine.

Originally intending to have a quick sip, her sadness overwhelmed her and she couldn't resist drinking more and more...

As Rena began to feel a pleasant buzz from the alcohol, her phone rang, displaying Robert's name.