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?”

with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for

moment, the weight of such a night seemingly

she were

turned to meet his gaze and spoke with a soft yet resolute voice. “I am bothered by what happened to Tyrone, and it has nothing to 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 behind to fulfill your desires and your first love. Isn’t that inequality? If we were an ordinary

uttered these words, tears welled

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce

been

him and he had

now that they had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me if it brings

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

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

a man and a woman,

think I won’t dare to

words hanging in the air, she slapped him

expanse, 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 more, causing him

his tongue across his lips, savoring the

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

scent of blood

aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer,

wait to find another setting as he

exquisite dress fell to the

his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of his heightened

lingered, stretching out into a particularly

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

Today was special.

he belonged entirely

was heavy with unease

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

they had succumbed to

she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held

pressing his lips against the

he whispered, “Don’t be

from the edge of the bed, and a small

rose to her

her back, and she found

hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do

intensity as he

the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of

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

fit your

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

was the old

have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for

charm, her feelings toward

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice her

a condom in the heat of the

the ring back in

a moment of silence, she spoke

face, and he coughed awkwardly

Rena remained concerned.

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

take medication, so she would acquire it

succumbing to her wishes.

nodded gratefully and

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

his frustration

to be

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

and left to

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

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

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

taken aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang of

much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I long for it with

moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking

to

She

happened?” “Harold is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

three sleeping pills even passed

to be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t explicitly mentioned

sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You should

his lips. After a long while,

respond. She lay down on

causing her to appear

her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done

was so angry that she threw

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

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

was in

in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

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 taken three sleeping

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

welled up in Juliette’s eyes

if on the verge of saying something,

what Juliette wanted

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

on the

on the edge of the bed, attempting to

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

beneath the quilt, throwing her

head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to

Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

gently caressing his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile

relationship, but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man was

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

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

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