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

silent for a moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed

she were on the verge of

you repeatedly seeking out Elvira. Instead of lamenting, I was forced

uttered these words, tears welled up in

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

had been

he had assisted Vera. Some matters were

now that they had reached this point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

he continued to caress her face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to

“Waylen,

against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from

man and

I won’t dare to strike

the air, she slapped him across

leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded

across his lips, savoring the peculiar

lowered his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted

subtle scent of blood mingled

conquer, He grew

couldn’t wait to find another setting

exquisite dress fell

attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of his heightened

encounter lingered, stretching out

a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease after their passionate

discomfort, particularly Rena,

had succumbed to

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

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his

whispered, “Don’t be so distant with me,

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small box fell

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

back, and she found herself enveloped in

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

as he fixed his eyes

her middle finger. Of course, it

“It’s

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

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

that was the old

would have never refused him when

Waylen retained his charm,

of their passionate encounter lingered, and she

hadn’t used a condom in the

ring back in the

spoke up.

he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to

Rena remained concerned.

if she were to become pregnant,

want her to take medication, so she

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy

and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the act and

expressed his

refused to be taken advantage

quilt in front of him and headed for

Waylen’s desire

This woman…

and

bath and attended to herself. Standing by the

her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it

her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not

swallowed the water and pill,

fingers caressing the soft flesh behind her 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 and won’t let anyone bully

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long for it

this tender moment,

was Korbyn, speaking in a stern

to

take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your

happened?” “Harold is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed

a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t explicitly

and sighed. “I have to go back to

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while,

opted not to respond. She lay down on the

over her, causing

low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and

so angry that she threw

goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend

her like this for a long time. At this

was in a

to resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that had

caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister.

mother, assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll go check

in Juliette’s eyes as

she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying something,

understood what Juliette wanted to

smiled and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the

he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering

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

What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame to the Fowler

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her

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

uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

tell me. You even

his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile adorned

did have a relationship, but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man was

skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the

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