Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 169

Blood streamed down Raymon’s forehead He touched the blood on his face, then glanced at Neil in astonishment. His emotions quickly shifted from shock to agitation, a fire in his eyes, itching to retaliate.

But in his drunken and injured state, Raymon had no strength to fight back. He soon slumped onto the chair, unsure whether he collapsed due to the alcohol or the blow

I was taken aback by it all. Just like Raymon, I never expected Neil to step up for me.

Trene, this…” Oscar was dumbfounded, looking at the motionless Raymon on the chair, lost for words.

“I punched him. You don’t have to worry about it.” Neil said calmly, grabbing some napkins to clean the alcohol off his hands. His voice had regained its composure, devoid of anger or panic.

Cooper went out immediately to call the staff to manage the situation in the room.

Before long, Raymon was helped out, seemingly on his way to the hospital.

“Thank you, and if Raymon needs medical expenses, I’ll take care of it,” I told Neil before leaving

“Are you with him?” Neil asked coldly, his gaze fixed on me and Oscar.

Oscar turned to look at me, his expression somewhat complicated.

I didn’t answer. I didn’t want to delve into matters of relationships with Neil.

“Oscar, let’s go, I told Oscar

He nodded and followed me out of the hotel.

Once in the car, guilt was all over him. “Irene, I’m sorry. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have faced this today”

I chuckled “You don’t have to blame yourself. It was my impatience. I thought that since I’ve come back and met you again, I should find a way to help you I didn’t expect it to backfire.”

Oscar looked at me, his eyes sincere. “Irene, thanks for looking out for me like this. I’ll be fine. I can continue working well in the current company, and if I work hard enough, maybe I can settle down in this city in the future.”

in the effort, success is inevitable. Keep it up!” I

off at his place,

couple of days. Can

don’t you go yourself?” I

a business trip, my dad sounded regretful. “Otherwise, I’d love to

for him, an inkwell He really likes it. Can you

of free time, so visiting

for 9 a.m. the day after tomorrow, at the Mystic Luna

the day of the exhibition, I dressed in a simple white top and a black skirt, carrying my dad’s gift, and headed to the Mystic Luna Gallery

were filled with artistic flair. Although I didn’t understand oil

in what I saw

pieces are nearly impossible to acquire. If I can find a piece that suits

“Harmony in Nature” when I heard Kate’s voice from the other side.

and another

noticed me, they stopped abruptly.

me as if I were her

I barely recognized, was Bonnie Tueley.

slightly, not as hostile as Kate, more disdainful and

changed her. Although it was clear that she was the

a more impactful allure. Coupled with her eye–catching designer clothes and

my mind’s eye, I saw Zora, whom I’d met at the party when I

Bonnie spoke first, clearly feeling good

She’s not

ignoring them both, and continued to enjoy the

as Zora. I just didn’t know how she was related to Abner or how

her extravagant appearance, it was clear she had become a wealthy young woman.

a person’s true nature is hard

heiress, her stingy character and inferiority complex remained