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, do you

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

and she were on the

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 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. You relish the control that your position affords you, while I,

these words, tears welled

had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was

had been

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

had reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike

“Waylen,

handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp,

love between a man and a woman, a battle

I won’t dare to strike

those words hanging in the air, she slapped him

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

tongue across his

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with their

to conquer, He grew impatient,

another

dress fell

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly prolonged

a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in a frenzy

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease after

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

they had succumbed

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

and he drew closer, pressing his lips against the

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant

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

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

her back, and she found

diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do you like

as he fixed his

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

“It’s too

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

this as a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept

that was the

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

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and

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

placed the ring back in the box

a moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding.

Rena remained concerned.

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

Waylen didn’t want her to take medication, so she would

to her wishes. “I’ll buy

gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his

getting dressed, he pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the act

his frustration

be taken

and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

and left to buy the necessary

taken a bath and attended to herself.

the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm

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

aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a

about the gender, but it’ll

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long for it with

tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in

to

tried to take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your

an affair, and that woman

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as attempt at

be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if

sighed. “I have

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You

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

to respond. She lay down on the bed,

causing

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

angry that she threw a pillow to

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

talked to her like this for a long time. At this

in

leaned in and kissed her,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

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

his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay.

in Juliette’s

stopped him, as if on the verge of saying something, but ultimately

what Juliette

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

lying on the bed, covering her

edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away, but

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

from beneath the quilt, throwing her

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

reclined against the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head, as a mischievous

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s

skeptical. “So, you meant 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

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