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?”

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

silent for a moment, the weight of such a

and she were on the

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

words, tears welled up in

Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome

had been waiting

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

this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like

“Waylen,

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

dance of love between a man and a woman, a

to strike you!” Rena

words hanging in the air, she slapped him across

it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice

tongue across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood

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

himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he

dress fell to

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

lingered, stretching out into a

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

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely

heavy with unease after their passionate

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

had succumbed to

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

her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his

whispered, “Don’t be so distant

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

rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m going to

and she

diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

it onto her middle finger. Of course, it

and remarked, “It’s too small,

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

she were sensible, she would accept his

that was the old

that fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when he

his charm, her feelings toward

passionate encounter

in the heat of the moment. Worried, she

back in

spoke up. “I’m not in the

handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come

Rena remained concerned.

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

didn’t want her to take medication, so

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

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

his frustration

refused to be

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

words fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and

taken a bath and attended to

behind him, poured her a glass of

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

she swallowed the water

don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for it with all

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking

return to

has tried to take her own life. She

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

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed

Rena was somehow involved

cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

deep affection for Cecilia, she

appeared on his lips. After a

lay

washed over her, causing her to appear particularly

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

was so angry that she threw

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

time. At this moment, they seemed to go back

was in a

in and kissed her, murmuring softly, “I’m

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that had

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 taken

assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

Juliette’s eyes as

upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the verge of

understood what Juliette wanted to

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

Cecilia lying on

sat on the edge of the bed, attempting

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

quilt,

softly, “Are you

uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

tell me. You even date her and want to

sister’s

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

to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because

“of course” expression, emphasizing. “A shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic,

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