The market was quite small, spanning only a few hundred meters. A variety of products were on display, ranging from fresh
produce to clothing and handmade accessories.
Renee approached a pottery stall that featured mugs and plates in all shapes and sizes. The earthenware seemed to be made of
ceramic, and on each were detailed and beautiful vintage patterns.
She instantly had eyes on a white mug. There wasn’t any complicated design on it, save for a faint black ombre design that
covered the bottom half. When looked at on the whole, the mug looked like the Yin and Yang symbol.
“Mister, this mug looks interesting!” Renee pointed towards it and exclaimed.
“You have great taste, young lady!” Although the vendor was a foreign man, he was a heritage enthusiast. Seeing how Renee
had a good eye on his products, he started explaining away.
“This cup’s design is actually quite intricate. There’s this thing called Taichi in the great Aeos far, far away from us... a rather
mystical concept. It explains everything that exists in our world. Seeing how there’s both white and black on this mug, it looks as
if the colors are separated, but in reality, they are mixed together. They contrast greatly but attract each other regardless.”
“Neither color can overpower the other, nor can they leave each other.”
“Taichi...” Renee fell into deep thought as she stared at the mug.
She somehow thought of her past relationship with Stefan. Despite being complete opposites, they still couldn’t suppress the
mutual attraction they felt.
Just as she was about to have the vendor hand her the mug, a cold voice came from above her head. “I’m buying this mug.”
Renee narrowed her eyes, turning around with a scowl. “What gives? I had eyes on it first!”
With a swift turn, her eyes were met with the man’s intimidating gaze. It was then that she felt her soul leave her body, and she
froze up on the spot. Her mind drew blanks, her body stiffened, and she was simply unable to utter a single word.
Stefan was a whole foot taller than Renee. Like a large mountain, he radiated a suffocating aura. Behind him was the warm
sunlight, complementing his brilliance and ethereal looks.
“But I was the one who paid first.” Stefan placed a stack of cash on the counter as he stared at Renee with his usual arrogant
eyes.
Renee was still in disbelief. She rubbed her eyes, thinking she must be hallucinating.
The man before her was, in fact, Stefan, the one who she hadn’t seen in six months. The man... who reincarnated.
He seemed much more dashing from when they parted. Moreover, it was likely because he had received a cornea transplant
from Jovan; his eyes looked cold yet nonchalant at the same time.
Although Banrea wasn’t a large town, she had never expected that they’d bump into each other in such a quiet marketplace.
Stefan, on the other hand, had long forgotten Renee’s appearance. He had even forced himself to forget how her voice sounded.
Hence, in his perspective, the petite woman in front of him was merely a stranger of the same race.
Since Renee wasn’t reacting much, he didn’t want to pay any more attention to her either. He turned to the vendor and said,
“Please hand me the cup now. My fiance is still waiting for me.”
‘Seraphina is a woman of great taste, I’m sure she’ll love this mug as a gift.’
“I’m sorry, this lady had her eyes on it first. I can’t sell it to you.” The vendor returned Stefan his thick stack of cash and brought
the mug to Renee with a smile. “I hope this mug can brighten your day, young lady.”
“I... I don’t need it! You can just give it to him!” Renee backed away like a coward and quickly rushed out of the marketplace.
She had never expected to see Stefan again. Thinking back to their past and the deal she made with the skies, she viewed
herself as a monster. She would only be safe as long as she stayed away from him.
‘Just look at his current life now that I’ve left. It’s amazing. Not only has he brought H Group to new heights, but he also got his
happy ending as well. I could never give him the bliss that his expression so clearly shows...’