Zack rolled his eyes.

Humph!

It was known to all that Tyrone had harbored feelings for Rena for several years. Waylen, ever the crafty one, had coerced Tyrone to relocate to the south.

Zack’s disdain for Tyrone and Rena intensified with each passing moment.

Damn it!

Zack wondered just how long Tyrone and Rena would continue exchanging glances and engaging in conversation.

Just as Zack contemplated stepping forward, he caught sight of Waylen from the corner of his eye. A smile crept onto Zack’s face upon witnessing this scene.

Zack presumed that Waylen, dressed to the nines, had likely come here to surprise Rena.

Little did Waylen know, he was about to be surprised.

Because Rena had crossed paths with Tyrone.

Zack anticipated Waylen’s intense jealousy.

Amused by this notion, Zack burst into laughter, his amusement perhaps so evident that Rena caught wind of it and turned her gaze in his direction…

And there, she spotted Waylen.

Bathed in the radiant glow of a crystal lamp, Waylen exuded an air of elegance as he stood poised.

His gaze fixated on Rena.

He observed her radiant smile directed at Tyrone.

Lately, she had been distant towards him, rarely gracing him with such a carefree smile. Yet, when her eyes met Tyrone’s, an irresistible grin adorned her face. Was Tyrone more captivating and cherished in her heart compared to Waylen?

Suppressing his feelings of envy, Waylen refused to let his narrow-mindedness show.

However, he found himself irresistibly drawn towards them. He stood motionless, gracefully plucking a glass of wine from the tray presented by a waiter. A subtle smile danced on the corners of his lips as he turned to Rena and uttered, “Do I possess such charm that makes you keep staring at me?”

Rena had grown accustomed to Waylen’s audaciousness.

She turned her head and offered an apologetic smile to Tyrone.

Of course, Tyrone was well aware of the situation. Despite being in Heron, he remained well- informed.

Rena had returned to Waylen due to the events involving Roscoe and Vera. Yet, in Tyrone’s eyes, Rena and Waylen were no longer the same as before.

With a sarcastic tone, Tyrone jibed, “Waylen, your concern for Rena is overwhelming Is that why you ventured all the way to Heron? Those who know you might assume you’re here to see Rena, while those who don’t might find your actions suspicious.”

It became a battle of egos between men…

They not only sought to outdo each other in the realm of business but also engaged in verbal sparring, aiming to render each other speechless.

Waylen, being a lawyer, possessed a silver tongue.

Balancing the wine glass in his hand, Waylen wore a gentle smile and remarked, “I doubt there will be any formidable opponents in Heron. What do you think, Rena?”

Rena cast a fleeting glance his way, silently signaling him to tread carefully.

Leaning closer to her ear, Waylen inquired, “Are you concerned about him?”

In a hushed tone, Rena responded, “Waylen, are you intentionally provoking me? I simply ran into him at the banquet and did nothing more. There’s no need for you to behave this way.”

“I’m consumed by jealousy,” Waylen confessed candidly, his eyes burning with intensity as he locked his gaze with hers.

Overwhelmed by the prying eyes of onlookers, Rena’s cheeks flushed a subtle shade of crimson.

The smile on Tyrone’s face gradually faded….

Standing by Tyrone’s side, Zack held a wine glass and commented in a soft voice, “You see, no one can surpass Waylen in shamelessness.”

Tyrone slowly savored the wine in his glass.

The potent liquor slid down his throat and settled in his core, causing a discomfort that somehow mirrored his mood.

Gazing at the couple before him, he whispered softly, “I was mistaken.”

Zack failed to grasp the full meaning behind Tyrone’s words.

However, Tyrone himself understood perfectly.

When Tyrone pursued Rena, he never anticipated Waylen’s overwhelming obsession with her. Waylen, known for being consumed by work, had never treated Rena with much seriousness in the first place. Yet, nobody could have foreseen his current state of mind.

Tyrone knew all too well that he hadn’t been defeated by Waylen.

Instead, he had been defeated by the passage of time.

In matters of love, sometimes it was indeed a case of “first come, first served.”

Silently, Tyrone departed, just as quietly as his encounter with Rena.

No matter how lively the party, it eventually reached its conclusion.

With Waylen at her side, Rena remained untouched by others.

Once the festivities ended, Rena glanced at the illuminated numbers on the elevator and asked in a hushed tone, “Have you booked a hotel room? If not, I can ask my secretary to arrange it for you.”

Waylen’s eyes held depth as he replied, “I’ll stay with you.

Rena lowered her head and absently toyed with her phone. “Let me take care of the booking. I’ll be occupied with work in the coming days and might not have much time to spend with you.”

Her phone was gently taken from her grasp.

Waylen’s expression turned serious as he asserted, “I won’t disturb you.”

Rena fell silent, her gaze fixed on the elevator, waiting as the doors opened.

The party had reached its conclusion, and a sea of people swarmed around. The confined space of the elevator made Rena feel uneasy, squeezed against the wall.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and enveloped her, drawing her into a protective embrace.

Rena found herself momentarily stunned.

Waylen…

Forced to lean against his chest, her face tenderly brushed against his clothing. When she raised her eyes, she caught sight of his prominent Adam’s apple, a captivating sight that exuded a captivating allure.

Waylen cast his gaze downward, his eyes obscured by an impenetrable darkness, harboring a brewing storm of emotions.

Indeed, once he stepped foot into her hotel room, the facade of elegance he had displayed at the party shattered.

Rena found herself pinned against the sturdy door, his body leaning in, one leg planted firmly to imprison her, leaving her no means of escape.

Averting her face, Rena inquired, “Waylen, what do you intend to do?”

Waylen caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you

of such a night seemingly primed for

and she were on

you, and I had to witness you repeatedly seeking out Elvira. Instead of lamenting, I was forced to leave Duefron behind to fulfill your desires and your first love. Isn’t that inequality? If we were an ordinary couple, we would

these words, tears welled up

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due to

had been waiting

like that, she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better left

had reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any

anger surged. “Waylen, you

strikingly handsome face, rendering

and a woman, a battle fought with intellect and

dare to strike you!” Rena declared

words hanging in the air, she slapped

their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his

across his lips, savoring the peculiar

her waist tightly and lowered his head, yearning to kiss

of blood mingled with

display of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with

to find another setting as he claimed her in such

fell to

she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the

intimate encounter lingered, stretching

that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

with unease after their

discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such

had succumbed to their

chill permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with me a little

movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips

be so distant

his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a

rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m going

her back, and she found herself enveloped

ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do you

intensity as he fixed his eyes

slid it onto her middle finger.

“It’s too small,

eyes deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring

recognized this as a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would

that was the

fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for her ring

now, although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him

the memory of their passionate encounter lingered,

that he hadn’t used a condom in the heat

the ring back in the box and

spoke up. “I’m not in the

A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come

Rena remained concerned.

believed that if she were to become pregnant, it would be fate,

want her to take medication, so she

pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll

and politely replied,

chuckled, his

yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the act and another

his frustration

be taken advantage

him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s indeed very

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left

and attended to herself. Standing by

her a glass of warm water, retrieved a

embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have I been sentenced to death in your

swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang

ear, as he softly added, “I want to be a father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise her as a princess

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I long for it with all my

moment,

Korbyn, speaking in a

to Duefron

tried to take her own life. She

“Harold is having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even

hunch that Rena was

and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a

respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

her, causing her to appear

“We’ve done it a little

was so angry that she threw a pillow to

tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that

long time. At this moment, they seemed to go back to

in a

in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere

savior and

her, “It’s okay. I’ll go check

welled up in Juliette’s

upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the verge of

what Juliette wanted to

explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the second

lying on the bed, covering her head

the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away, but she

dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news

from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms

saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act

uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

Harold, and you didn’t tell me.

sister’s head, as a mischievous smile adorned

relationship, but it doesn’t count. Rena’s

“So, you meant to say that they weren’t in

doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that

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