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?”

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

silent for a moment, the weight of such a night

and she were on the

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.

tears

that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was

had been waiting for

had pleaded with him and he

now that they had reached this point, they should cease

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

handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no

and a woman, a battle fought with

dare to strike you!”

air, she slapped

sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice

tongue across his

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

of blood mingled with

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

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

dress fell

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up

Today was special.

night, he

heavy with unease after

discomfort, particularly

had succumbed to their

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

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

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant

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

his intentions and rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m

she found herself enveloped

in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

gaze burned with intensity as

ring and gently slid it onto her

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

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

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

that was the

never refused him when

now, although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice her

a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase contraception

ring back in the box

spoke up.

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

want her to take medication, so she

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

and

chuckled, his frustration

deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during

expressed his frustration

refused to be

the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the necessary

he returned, Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself.

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

gently, whispering into her

the water and pill, she experienced 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.

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long for

moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking in a stern

to

She

“Harold is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

three sleeping pills even

hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter,

sighed. “I have

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

his lips.

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

washed over her, causing her to appear

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

so angry that she

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.

long time. At this moment,

in

resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly, “I’m

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

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

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

welled up in Juliette’s

as if on the verge of saying something, but

Juliette wanted to

everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended

on the

bed, attempting to pull the quilt away,

playfully teased his sister. “Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of

quilt, throwing her arms

understood her distress, gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like a spoiled

Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

Harold, and you didn’t tell

his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile

it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man was

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

to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in

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