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?”

her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena,

remained silent for a moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed for

she were on the verge

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

these words, tears welled up

long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome

been

with him and he had assisted Vera. Some

now that they had reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me if it brings you solace. Scratch

anger surged. “Waylen,

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

man and a

think I won’t dare to strike you!”

words hanging in the air, she slapped him across

their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to

his lips, savoring

his head, yearning to kiss

scent of blood mingled with their

display of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

fell

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into

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 entirely to

with unease after

the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was

they had succumbed to

She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her

pressing

he whispered, “Don’t be so

suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a small box fell

understood his intentions and rose to her feet,

she found herself

a diamond ring in hand, he

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his

the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of

“It’s too

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

from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily

was the old

refused him

charm, her

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

in the heat of the moment. Worried,

in the

moment of silence, she spoke up.

his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding.

Rena remained concerned.

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

didn’t want her to take medication, so she would acquire

pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

and politely

chuckled, his frustration

yourself the pleasure you experience

expressed his

be taken

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

Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the

and attended to herself.

him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it to

whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have I been sentenced

swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a

the soft flesh behind 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 a girl. She’d better get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise her as a princess and

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for it with all my

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking in a

to Duefron

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

an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

three sleeping pills even passed as attempt

Rena was somehow involved in the matter,

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she

appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care about

to respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

her, causing her to appear

low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a

so angry that she threw

chuckled and put 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. Just admit it, where else can you enjoy a handsome man like

her like this for a long time. At

in

resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all day and has even

assuring her, “It’s okay.

Juliette’s eyes as she

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

understood what Juliette wanted

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

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

of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt

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

from beneath the quilt, throwing

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

uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

you didn’t tell me. You even

sister’s head, as a mischievous

did have a relationship, but it doesn’t

say that they weren’t in

relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with

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