“I drove here on my own. My apologies,

Mr. Williams."

Dudley Williams, the proprietor of the esteemed six-star hotel, had noticed Rena's presence earlier and surmised what Waylen was feeling.

In a lowered voice, Dudley inquired, “Rena has returned?"

Waylen simply nodded.

Empathizing with Waylen's torment, Dudley downed a few glasses of wine, endeavoring to uplift his spirits.

“Waylen, I believe Rena must be moved by your discreet private life. You're so... Why did Rena leave, though?"

Without further delay, Waylen hurriedly left in pursuit of Rena.

Rena had already departed ahead of time.

Vera had mentioned a private after-party scheduled for Later but Rena declined, for she had no desire to attend.

Taking the elevator to the hotel's ground floor, Rena discovered a black limousine awaiting her in the parking lot.

As she stepped out, the driver courteously opened the car door for her.

Just as Rena was about to enter the vehicle, she felt a gentle pressure against the door. Raising her gaze, she met Waylen's handsome countenance. He whispered softly, his voice barely audible, “Rena, let's find a place to talk, shall we?"

Rena hesitated.

She had no intention of engaging in conversation with him, yet she knew him well enough to understand that if she refused, he could instruct the driver to stand witness to their encounter.

Weighing her options, she gestured towards the coffee shop across the street and uttered, “Let's go there."

Leading the way, she walked on.

Waylen acknowledged her desire to maintain distance and withhold any opportunities for him. He respected her wishes and followed leisurely, lighting a cigarette as he strolled along.

Before Waylen entered the coffee shop across the bustling street, he extinguished his cigarette.

Within the well-lit confines of the coffee shop, Rena gracefully placed an order for a cup of Mandheling. Gently stirring her drink, she asked with politeness, “How have you been these three years? I heard that you established the Exceed Group, and it seems you have excelled in your endeavors."

It had taken Waylen three arduous years to found the Exceed Group and transform it into one of Asia's top ten enterprises, its market value surpassing a staggering 100 billion dollars.

Savoring her cup of coffee, Rena remarked, “Waylen, you possess an innate ability to excel in whatever you undertake."