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?”

asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for what

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

she were on

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

these words, tears welled up in

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

had been waiting for

he had assisted Vera. Some

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

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen, you

and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no

dance of love between a man and a woman, a battle fought with intellect

think I won’t dare to strike you!” Rena declared

hanging in the air, she slapped

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

ran his tongue across his lips, savoring the peculiar

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

blood mingled

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

wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

dress fell to the

he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression,

lingered, stretching

of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in a frenzy of

Today was special.

he

air was heavy with unease after

couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

they had succumbed to their

unwell. She yearned for a

movements, and he drew closer, pressing

whispered, “Don’t be so distant with

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and

intentions and rose to her

pulled her back, and she found herself enveloped

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

intensity as he fixed his eyes on

it onto her middle

“It’s too small,

your ring finger.

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

that was

that fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him

charm, her feelings toward

their passionate

hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried,

ring back in the box and closed

silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in

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

Rena remained concerned.

particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant, it

take medication,

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it for

nodded gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

chuckled, his

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

his

to be

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

Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

and left to buy the necessary

Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself.

of warm water,

it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another

the water and pill, she experienced a

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long for it with all my

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

speaking in a stern

to

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

an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as attempt

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

sighed. “I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

paused, his gaze fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care about her so much, don’t

lay down on the bed,

over her, causing her to

“We’ve done it a

so angry that she threw

tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it, where else can you enjoy a handsome man like

a long time. At this moment, they seemed to

was in

and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything

assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll go

Juliette’s eyes

his way upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying

what Juliette wanted to

I’ll explain everything to Dad

Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her

attempting to

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

quilt, throwing her arms

distress, gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like a spoiled

Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

and you didn’t tell

his sister’s head, as a mischievous

have a relationship, but it doesn’t count.

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

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

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