His fingers brushed against her face, a smile curving his lips.

Rena nestled deeper into his embrace, her voice soft as she probed, “Can you tell me now what’s been troubling you?”

Waylen was hesitant, for the darkness he faced was closely tied to her.

After a moment, he said slowly, “Rena, the chandelier incident in the theater was no ordinary accident.

I suspect it was deliberately orchestrated.

“So you suspect Aline?” Rena straightened, her long brown hair slightly disheveled.

Her graceful movements exuded an irresistible allure, reminding Waylen of the business they ought to discuss.

Nonetheless, he found himself captivated by her charm.

Teasingly, he remarked, “They say pregnancy clouds the mind for three years.

Are you an exception? Blame my high IQ for offsetting your intelligence.

He playfully touched her belly.

and slightly flustered, Rena scolded, “Don’t change the subject!” Waylen reined in his

believe Aline may have bribed the

man died at dusk, likely

despite her strong mind, couldn’t help but tremble, fear

it wouldn’t be easy for her to overpower a man

have used other

eyes sparkled with

thoughts aligned

tacit agreement between them was too

as Rena was about to speak,

the caller ID, he noted

gaze, he answered the

as he said, “The prosecutors

plausible that it contributed to

a strong man like him wouldn’t be easily subdued by

before

his attention back to Rena, he noticed her lost

on your mind, Rena?” He playfully pinched her

quietly, “I’m wondering whether Harold’s car accident was truly a

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