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?”

touch, Waylen caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for what transpired

for a moment, the weight of such

and she were on the

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

these words, tears

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

been waiting for

pleaded with him and he had

had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

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

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

I won’t dare to strike you!”

the air, she slapped

had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice more, causing

ran his tongue across his

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

scent of blood mingled

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

wait to find another

fell to

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

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a

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

Today was special.

this night, he

heavy with unease after

feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not suitable

they had succumbed

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

he drew closer, pressing

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

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge

and rose to her feet,

she

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

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

and gently slid it onto her middle finger.

and remarked, “It’s too small, not quite

it’ll fit your

she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and marry him

was the old

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

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she

hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase contraception

placed the ring back in

of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not

flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control

Rena remained concerned.

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

to take medication, so

pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes.

gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

his frustration

chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the act and another

expressed his

refused to be taken

for the bathroom, declaring, “I

fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left to buy the

had already taken a bath and attended

her a glass of warm water, retrieved a

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

swallowed the water and

father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for it

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking in a stern

to Duefron

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

What happened?” “Harold is having an affair, and that woman

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed as attempt

hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his

“I have to go back to

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You

not to respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

over her, causing her to

voice, “We’ve done it a little too much

so angry that she threw a pillow to

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

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

was in a

and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

a private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

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

“It’s okay. I’ll go check

welled up in Juliette’s eyes as

making his way upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the

understood what Juliette wanted

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

Cecilia lying on

attempting to pull the

dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like a

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

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You even date her and want

sister’s head, as a mischievous smile

relationship, but it doesn’t count. Rena’s

that they weren’t in a real relationship because

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

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