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?”

gentle touch, Waylen caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with

a moment, the weight of such a

were

couldn’t hold onto you, and I had to witness you repeatedly seeking out Elvira. Instead

words, tears welled

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

had been waiting

that, she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were

this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you

her hand and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena

between a man and

to strike

hanging in the air, she slapped him

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

his lips, savoring the peculiar

head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted

scent of blood

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

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

dress fell to

his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize

stretching

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

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely

air was heavy with unease after their passionate

the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

succumbed

permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips

be so distant with

pants from the edge of the bed, and

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

and she found herself enveloped

ring in hand, he revealed, “52

with intensity as he fixed

ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was

remarked, “It’s too small, not quite

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

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

was

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

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

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

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

the ring back in

she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

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

Rena remained concerned.

religious, she believed that if she were to

to take medication, so she would acquire

he pressed her, eventually succumbing to her

nodded gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

his frustration

deny yourself the

expressed his frustration

be

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

and left

returned, Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the French window, she gazed

of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it

bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have I been

as she swallowed the water and

he softly added, “I want to be a father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long for

this tender moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking in

return to

has tried to take her own life. She took

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

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt

resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the

“I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You

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

opted not to respond. She lay down on the

her, causing her to appear particularly

“We’ve done it a

that she threw a pillow

into the quilt to tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you

a long time. At this moment, they seemed to

was in

to resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Upon entering the

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

“It’s okay.

up in Juliette’s eyes

way upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the

Juliette

to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the

Cecilia lying on the bed,

the edge of the bed, attempting to

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

beneath the quilt,

head and saying softly, “Are you

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

relationship with Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You even date her

caressing his sister’s head, as

but it doesn’t count.

“So, you meant to say that they weren’t in a

relationship. By that

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