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?”

countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold

for a moment, the weight of such a night

she were on the verge of

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 between Tyrone and Hyatt. You relish the control that your position affords you, while I,

words, tears welled up in

that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

been waiting for

like that, she had pleaded with him and he had

had reached this point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike

“Waylen,

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

love between a man and a woman, a battle

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

the air,

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

his tongue across his lips, savoring the peculiar

his head, yearning to kiss her.

subtle scent of blood mingled with

ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew

another

exquisite dress fell to the

partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out

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

Today was special.

night, he belonged

air was heavy with unease after their passionate

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

succumbed

She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading.

movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back of her

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

over, he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of

intentions and rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m going to take a

back, and she found herself

hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was not

“It’s

it’ll fit your ring

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

that was the old

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

charm, her feelings toward him had

their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice

in the

placed the ring back in

moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not

flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No

Rena remained concerned.

were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and she

take medication, so she would acquire it

to her wishes. “I’ll buy

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

his frustration

deny yourself the pleasure you experience

expressed his

to be

the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s indeed

fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left to buy

taken a bath and attended to herself.

closed the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and

water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear,

was taken aback, and as she swallowed the water and

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long for it with all my

moment, Waylen’s phone

speaking in a

return to

She took three sleeping pills and

“Harold is having an affair, and that woman

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed

matter needed to be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in

sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she suggested, “You

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

She lay down

over her, causing her to appear

“We’ve done it

that she threw a pillow to

the quilt to 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

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

in a

resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

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

comforted his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

Juliette’s

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

what Juliette wanted

explain everything to Dad later.”

found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her

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

“Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? 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

the quilt, throwing her arms

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man was

to say that they weren’t in a real relationship

relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the servants he dines

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255