LOGINThe apartment felt quieter than usual when Elara entered. She placed her bag on the sofa without saying anything. Her steps were slow, her shoulders slightly slumped, as if all her energy had been drained out there.Shelyn, who was sitting on the living room carpet, immediately looked up. “Mama is home?”Elang, who had been holding a tablet, also stood up. “Why did Mama come home late?”Elara forced a smile. “It’s nothing.”Shelyn frowned. “Mama is lying.”Elara stepped closer and crouched in front of them. “Mama is just tired.”Elang stared closely at his mother’s face. “Because of work?”Elara nodded. “Yes. It’s late. You two go to sleep, okay?”Shelyn glanced at Elang. “Are we really going back to Europe tomorrow?”“Yes,” Elara answered quickly. “We leave at five in the afternoon.”“Alright,” Shelyn said softly.Elang nodded, though his eyes never left Elara’s face. Something w
SEASON 2 — CHAPTER 72The study door was tightly closed. Silence hung heavily in the air, broken only by the soft ticking of the wall clock that felt oppressively loud. Reno stood with both hands braced on the desk, while Elara stood a few steps in front of him, her breathing unsteady.“I will not return Ellanan’s shares,” Reno finally said, his voice flat. “Just let it be. If necessary, let them drop a little more every day.”Elara stared at him in disbelief. “You’re crazy.”Reno shrugged. “Maybe.”“You’re doing this just for revenge?” Elara’s voice trembled. “You don’t care how many people will be affected?”Reno turned, looking straight at her. “Six years ago, you didn’t care about me either.”Elara shook her head. “That’s not the same.”“It’s the same to me,” Reno replied shortly.Elara clenched her fists. Her chest rose and fell. “I’ve already come here. I’ve already lowered myself. What else
SEASON 2 — CHAPTER 71The sky was completely dark when Elara’s car stopped in front of the Wilson Mansion. The garden lights shone brightly, contrasting sharply with Elara’s chaotic feelings. She turned off the engine but did not get out immediately. Her hands were still gripping the steering wheel, her fingers cold.“This is for the company,” she murmured softly. “There’s no other choice.”After taking a deep breath, Elara got out of the car and walked toward the main door. Her knock was firm, even though her heart was pounding hard.The door opened.Bella stood there in a soft-colored house dress. The smile on her face vanished instantly when she saw who the visitor was.“You?” Bella’s voice rose. “Why are you here?”Elara stood straight. “I want to see Reno.”Before Bella could respond, a cold voice came from inside.“What’s going on here?”Rebecca appeared with a stiff expression. Her sharp
SEASON 2 — CHAPTER 70Night slowly descended over the elite area where the Wilson Mansion stood. The garden lights turned on, illuminating the vast yard that looked calm from the outside. A black car stopped in front of the main entrance. Reno stepped out with a flat expression. His suit was still neat, but the look in his eyes was weary.The front door opened before he could walk any farther.“Reno!” Bella called out cheerfully.Without waiting for a response, Bella immediately wrapped her arms tightly around him. Her body pressed against his with full enthusiasm, as if she wanted to make sure the man was truly standing in front of her.Reno fell silent for a moment. His hands lifted, then froze in midair before finally only patting Bella’s back lightly.“You’re home,” Bella said softly, yet full of hope. She looked up, gazing at Reno’s face. “Auntie already talked to me.”Reno let out a short breath. “About what?”
SEASON 2 — CHAPTER 69Elara stared at Reno with a cold gaze. Her heart was pounding rapidly, not out of fear, but because the anger inside her was rising to the surface.“Depends?” Elara repeated. “Depends on what, exactly?”Reno did not answer right away. Instead, he lowered his head slightly, leaning closer to Elara’s ear. His voice dropped, almost to a whisper.“That depends on Miss Elara’s capability,” he said slowly. “Especially your capability in bed.”Elara froze for one second.The next second, her hand flew.Slap!The sharp sound echoed throughout the lobby of REN Company. Several heads immediately turned. The receptionist’s eyes widened. A few employees who had been walking stopped in their tracks as the atmosphere suddenly fell silent.“That’s outrageous!” Elara’s voice trembled, but it was firm. “Watch your mouth!”Reno slowly turned his head, his tongue brushing the corner of his l
That morning, Elara sat in her study with a much calmer expression than the day before, even though her chest was still filled with unanswered questions. The tablet in her hand displayed a single company name that she had been staring at for the past ten minutes.REN Company.Not Wilson Group.Not Castillo Holdings.Elara lightly tapped her finger on the desk. “So it finally shows up,” she murmured.There was a knock on the study door. Dilan entered with a cautious expression. “You called for me, Ms. Elara?”Elara nodded. “Dilan, I’ve seen the report.”Dilan stepped closer. “About Drake’s partner?”“Yes,” Elara answered briefly. “REN Company.”Dilan nodded. “That company has risen rapidly over the past two years. Its ownership structure is extremely closed. Legally, everything is clean.”“The owner?” Elara asked.Dilan shook his head. “The owner’s name isn’t listed in public docum







