Chapter 254 - Can We Stay As Friends?

Selene didn't want to give Renz false hope so she decided to use his video as another reason. Besides, Renz also needed to learn the truth.

Someone was clearly trying to wedge a conflict between them. The person who sent her the video wanted to ruin their relationship. She wouldn't be surprised if Micaela had something to do with this.

Thinking about that, the woman in the video had the same figure as Micaela. Selene had suspected that Micaela was the woman in that video who was giving Renz a blowjob. 

This was also one way to warn Renz. He should be wary of Micaela. Though she saved his life, Micaela still had a hidden motive towards Renz.

Selene wanted Renz to stay away from Micaela for his own sake. In her previous life, she and Renz were being played by Micaela. This time they should learn from their past mistakes. They should not trust Micaela.

Selene grabbed her phone. She glanced at Renz with complicated emotions on her face.

'I'm sorry, Renz… but I can no longer give us a second chance. Our story already ended in my previous life. Let's just stay friends.' Selene thought to herself.

Renz was waiting for Selene's reply when she handed over her phone to Renz. She smiled awkwardly since she didn't know why she hadn't deleted that video yet. It was Renz's privacy.

Renz frowned but he still accepted Selene's phone. 

"Renz, the day of our wedding… Someone sent me this video. I'm sorry if I didn't tell you sooner. I should have confronted you but my grandma passed away." Selene paused, allowing Renz to watch the video first.

Renz's eyes widened in disbelief when he saw the video. It was him and Micaela. It was taken the night of his Bachelor Party.

Renz felt like his hope was crushed after seeing it. Selene already knew. He saw him being intimate with another woman… her best friend Micaela. But Micaela's face could not be seen on the video, only her back.

Renz gritted his teeth and a cold glint flashed through his eyes. Someone took a video of them and sent it to Selene. But who did this? That someone wanted to ruin his relationship with Selene and that someone already won.

"Renz, don't get me wrong. I'm not breaking up with you just because of this video. My heart already changed Renz. But I'm showing you this because you have the right to know. It concerns you. We never know someone might use this video in the future to attack you and your reputation as the CEO of the Star Corp will be at risk because of this possible scandal."

Renz fell silent as he lowered his head. He couldn't face Selene. He was so embarrassed about what happened. He cheated on her.

"I'm sorry, Selene… I… I was too drunk. I became weak and succumbed to the temptation. But… I… It's you whom I like. Whom I love…" 

Renz smiled bitterly. "But I know that because of this… I already lost my right to ask you for a second chance. I'm sorry."

Renz's tears already fell from the corners of his eyes. He was clenching his fists. The phone was still in his grip. His shoulders were so down as he walked away absentmindedly.

Selene grabbed Renz's elbow to stop him from leaving. If she let him leave like that with his unstable emotions, he might get into an accident when driving his car.

"Renz…" Selene called him out.

Renz just stayed rooted in his spot, not looking in her direction. He was so ashamed to face her. His heart was clenching inside his chest. He could stop himself from crying. His tears just rolled down his face.

Selene could somehow relate to Renz. This was similar to what she felt before when Renz requested her to break off their engagement.

Selene hugged Renz to comfort him. Renz felt the warmth of Selene. But instead of being comforted, Renz became sadder. He betrayed her but still here she was trying to console him.

Renz hugged her back tightly. They were in that state when Eros came to check on them. Eros felt a pang of jealousy seeing Renz hugging Selene tightly.

Eros had no idea that Selene already broke up with Renz. He thought Renz was still the person in Selene's heart. 

Selene had decided to tell Eros about her break-up with Renz after the project launching of the Blackpearl tomorrow. They became busy in the preparations so she didn't have the chance to talk to him about her relationship with Renz.

She wanted to ask Eros if he would be in trouble since she was no longer in love with Renz. His mission would be affected for sure. She wanted to talk to him. If she could muster up her courage then she might confess her feelings for Eros.

Since he could no longer stand seeing Renz and Selene together, Eros decided to leave them alone.

Meanwhile, Renz and Selene continued hugging each other. When Renz was able to gather his emotions, he broke the hug and gazed at her.

Selene gave him a reassuring smile, letting him know that she didn't hate him.

"How can you still smile at me after what I have done to you? I betrayed you. You should hate me for that. But why are you still comforting me?" Renz asked her, caressing her face.

Selene shook her head and responded, "I don't have the right to get mad or hate you because I also lied to you about Gabriel."

"Renz, even though we can't be together, can we at least stay as friends, as good friends? You are like my big brother who was always there for me ever since my parents died."

Renz could only nod his head with a smile. Being friends with Selene? Could he really accept that? Just being her friend and a big brother? It would be hard but he would try. It's better than nothing at all.

After a while, there was a chilly glint in his eyes.

'Micaela, are you the one who is responsible for recording that video? If you do… then now I know that I shouldn't trust you anymore..' Renz clenched his teeth.