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 what transpired with

the weight of such a night seemingly primed for

she were on the

you repeatedly seeking out Elvira. Instead of lamenting, I was forced to leave Duefron behind to fulfill your

uttered these words, tears welled up

Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

been waiting for

him and he had assisted

they had reached this point, they

Waylen’s heart sank.

whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me if it brings you solace.

“Waylen, you despicable

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

between a man and a

to strike you!”

hanging in the air, she slapped him across

the sound of their gasps. After a

tongue across his lips, savoring the

yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her

of blood mingled with

ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

find another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

dress fell to

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

stretching

He scooped her up

Today was special.

he

with unease

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

had succumbed to

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

he drew closer, pressing his lips against

be so distant with me,

pants from the edge

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

back, and she found herself enveloped in

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

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was not the perfect

remarked, “It’s

your ring finger. Give

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

that was the

refused him when he presented the diamond ring for her ring

now, although Waylen retained his charm,

memory of their passionate encounter

hadn’t used a condom in the heat

in the box

a moment of silence, she spoke

concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed

Rena remained concerned.

she believed that if she were to become pregnant,

take medication,

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

and

chuckled, his frustration

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

his frustration

refused to be

quilt in front of him and headed for

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the

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

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

somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena,

the water and

her tenderly, his fingers caressing the soft flesh behind her ear, as he softly added, “I want to be 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. We’ll raise her as

Rena’s body stiffened.

I

this tender moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking

to Duefron

own life. She took three sleeping pills

is having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt

that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t explicitly mentioned

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she

on his lips. After a long while, he

not to respond. She lay down on

her, causing her to appear particularly

a low voice, “We’ve done it

that she

but you have to pretend that

hadn’t talked to her like this for a long time. At this moment, they seemed to go back

in a

resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the

the beautiful and 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

his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay.

welled up in Juliette’s

as if on the

understood what Juliette wanted

everything to

Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head

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

a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame to the Fowler

beneath the quilt, throwing her arms

her distress, gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or

uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man

say that they weren’t in a real

to a relationship. By

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