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?”

in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for what transpired with

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

she were on

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 couple, we would have already engaged in fiery arguments. But we

uttered these words, tears welled up

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

been

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

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

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

surged. “Waylen, you

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of

dance of love between a man and a woman, a battle fought with intellect and

dare to

words hanging in the air, she slapped

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, savoring

to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and

scent of blood

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

wait to find another setting as he claimed her in

fell

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into

wasn’t until he reached the climax that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms

Today was special.

night, he

air was heavy with unease

particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was

succumbed

a

her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his

be so distant with

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

and rose to her

pulled her back, and she found herself

ring in hand, he revealed,

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

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

and remarked, “It’s too

it’ll fit your

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

was the old

never refused him when

Waylen retained his charm,

of their passionate encounter lingered,

that he hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to

the ring back in the box and closed

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

his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly

Rena remained concerned.

to become pregnant, it would be fate,

take medication, so

pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy

and politely replied, “Thank

chuckled, his

her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure

expressed his

refused to be taken

of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

completed dressing, grabbed his wallet, and

attended to herself. Standing by the French

a glass of

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

swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang of

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

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

moment,

was Korbyn, speaking

return to

own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

“Harold is having an affair, and

Waylen felt helpless.

even

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

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should

gaze fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he

respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

causing her to

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

that she threw a pillow to

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 it, where else

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

in a

Waylen leaned in and kissed her,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed

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

“It’s

up in Juliette’s eyes as

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

what Juliette

smiled and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to

found Cecilia lying on

the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away, but she

dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing

gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like a

his embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

with Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You even date her and want to marry

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

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

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

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255