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,

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

she were on the verge

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

words, tears welled up

and Vera’s divorce

had been

and he

point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

he continued to caress her face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple,

“Waylen, you

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

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

dare to strike you!”

the air, she

frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief

his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with

desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled

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

fell

partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of his heightened

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out

of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

air was heavy with unease after their passionate

couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

they had succumbed to

felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen

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

whispered, “Don’t be so distant

from the edge of the bed, and a small box

her feet, declaring, “I’m going

she found herself enveloped

he revealed, “52 carats. Do you

intensity as he fixed his

it onto her middle finger. Of course,

“It’s too small,

it’ll fit your

flattery from him. If she

was the old

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

now, although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

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 to purchase

ring back in the box

spoke up. “I’m not in the

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

Rena remained concerned.

she believed that if she were to become

her to take medication, so she would

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

nodded gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

chuckled, his frustration

he pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during

his frustration

to be taken

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

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

wallet, and left

had already taken a bath and attended to

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

with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another

aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill,

caressing 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

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I long

moment, Waylen’s phone

speaking in

to Duefron

take her own life. She

having an affair, and that woman came to

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed

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

“I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You

fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You

She lay down

washed over her, causing her to appear particularly

“We’ve done it a little

that she threw a pillow

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

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

was in

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all day

“It’s okay. I’ll

in Juliette’s eyes

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

what Juliette wanted

I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen

open, he found Cecilia lying on the

the edge of the bed, attempting

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

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her

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

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

against the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head,

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

say that they weren’t in a real relationship because

shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship

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