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?”

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

for a moment, the weight of such a

she were on

and it has nothing to do with our relationship but it does speak 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

tears

Joseph and Vera’s divorce

had been

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

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

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen,

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

between a man and a woman, a battle

dare to strike you!”

those words hanging in the air, she slapped him

their gasps. After

his tongue across his

waist tightly and lowered his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her

scent of blood mingled with their

ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer,

to find another setting as he claimed her in such a

fell to the

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

stretching out into a particularly

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

Today was special.

he belonged entirely

was heavy with

discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not

had succumbed to

body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing

whispered, “Don’t be so distant

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge

understood his intentions and rose to her

back, and she

diamond ring in hand, he

gaze burned with intensity as he

her

and remarked, “It’s too small, not

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring

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

was

she would have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him

the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she

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

ring back in the box and closed

moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

want her to take medication,

eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll

gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

chuckled, his frustration

and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you

his

refused to be taken advantage

and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny

Waylen’s

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left

attended to herself. Standing

of warm

of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am

aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang

want to be a father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender,

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for it with

this tender moment, Waylen’s phone

was Korbyn, speaking in

return to Duefron

life. She took three sleeping pills

having an affair, and that woman

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed as attempt

was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t

cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

his gaze fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips.

She lay down on the bed, closing her

her, causing her to appear

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

she threw a pillow

his hand into 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.

a long time. At this moment, they seemed to

was in a

leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

boarded a 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 sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all day and has even taken three

“It’s

up in Juliette’s eyes

way upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying something, but ultimately remained

what Juliette wanted to

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

door open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her

attempting to pull the

you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it

from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act

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

“What’s wicked about me?”

Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You even date her and

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

did have a relationship, but it doesn’t count.

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

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

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