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

moment, the weight of

and she were

of the disparity in our status… Just as you’re aware, I was on the verge of departing for Flirean at that time. I couldn’t hold onto 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 have already engaged in fiery arguments. But we can’t, because you are Waylen. The same holds true for what transpired

these words, tears

and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable

been waiting for

like that, she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some

reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple,

“Waylen, you

face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter how hard she

of love between a man and

dare to strike you!” Rena

in the air, she slapped him across

felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded

his lips, savoring

waist tightly and lowered his head, yearning to kiss

of blood mingled with

desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled

another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

fell

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease after their

couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not suitable

they had succumbed to their

for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with

pressing his lips against the back

“Don’t be

edge of

understood his intentions and rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m going to

she found herself enveloped in his

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

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his

slid it onto her middle finger. Of

remarked, “It’s too small,

fit your ring finger. Give

of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept

was the old

refused him when he

charm, her feelings toward him

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice

he hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase

back in the box and

she spoke up. “I’m not in

handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to

Rena remained concerned.

she were to become

her to take

succumbing to

and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

I feel like you deny yourself

expressed his

refused to be taken advantage

the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the

already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing

a glass of warm water, retrieved a

the pill with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I

swallowed the water and pill, she

much about the gender, but

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for it

moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking in

return to

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

an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even

that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even

a cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You

lips. After

She lay

causing her

couldn’t help but kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs

so angry that she threw a

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

her like this for a long time. At

in a

in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and

her, “It’s okay.

Juliette’s eyes as

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

Juliette wanted

her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.”

lying on

on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt

you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such

quilt, throwing

caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

had a relationship with Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You even date her and want to

reclined against the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile

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

to say that they weren’t in a

“of course” expression, emphasizing. “A shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the

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