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?”

in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge

weight of such a night seemingly

were on

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

uttered these words, tears welled up in

Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

been waiting for

like that, she had pleaded with him and he had

this point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap

surged. “Waylen, you

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

between a man and a woman, a battle fought with

to strike you!” Rena

hanging in the air, she

vast expanse, it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice more, causing him to draw

across his

to kiss her. Yet,

of blood mingled with

Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such

exquisite dress fell to

she remained partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she

stretching out into a particularly

her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

air was heavy with unease after their

off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

they had succumbed

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

he drew closer, pressing

be so distant with me,

over, he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a small box

his intentions and rose to her feet,

and she found herself enveloped

ring in hand, he

with intensity as

gently slid it onto her middle

remarked, “It’s too small, not quite

eyes deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

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

was the

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

Waylen retained his charm,

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate

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

placed the ring back in

of silence, she spoke

face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come inside

Rena remained concerned.

she wasn’t particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant, it would be fate,

take medication, so she would

to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

gratefully and

his frustration

“Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself

his

to be

for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it.

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

and left to

Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the

the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water,

into her ear, “Rena, am

she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for it

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

was Korbyn, speaking in a

to

take her own life. She took

is having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt

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

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You

on his lips. After a

respond. She lay

over her, causing her to appear

a low voice, “We’ve done it a little

that she

you have to pretend that you don’t

hadn’t talked to her like this for a long time. At this moment, they seemed to

in

in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

affectionate 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 all day and has even taken three sleeping

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

Juliette’s eyes as

as if on the verge

what Juliette

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

Cecilia lying on the

the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt

teased his sister. “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 Fowler

the quilt, throwing

understood her distress, gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm

Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen,

“What’s wicked about me?”

you didn’t tell

his sister’s head, as a

relationship, but it doesn’t

to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they didn’t have

to a relationship. By that logic,

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