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.”

put in the effort, success is inevitable. Keep it

Oscar off at his place, I headed

of days. Can you go for me? An old

you go yourself?”

my dad sounded regretful. “Otherwise,

him, an inkwell

time, so visiting the art exhibition seemed like a good idea.

was scheduled for 9 a.m. the day after tomorrow, at the Mystic Luna Gallery in Rosemont, not far from our house..

dressed in a simple white top and a black skirt, carrying my dad’s gift,

with artistic flair. Although I didn’t understand oil paintings, I could sense the excellence

in what

impossible to acquire. If I can find a piece that suits my mom today, she’ll love it!”

a painting named “Harmony in Nature” when I heard Kate’s

and saw Kate and another woman, holding hands,

noticed me, they

She looked at me as

young woman beside her, whom I barely recognized,

slightly, not as hostile

years had changed her. Although it was clear that she was

by large curls, was heavily made up, exuding a more impactful allure. Coupled with her eye–catching designer clothes and accessories, she looked so

on her wrist, and in my mind’s eye, I saw Zora, whom I’d met at the party when I first returned to the country. She wore an identical bracelet and

surprisingly, Bonnie spoke first, clearly feeling

like her? She’s not

them both, and continued to enjoy the paintings

know how she was related to Abner

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

hard to change from the

heiress, her stingy character and inferiority complex remained