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?”

asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge

moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed for

were

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 can’t, because you are Waylen. The same holds true for what transpired between Tyrone

these words, tears welled up

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

been waiting

had pleaded with him and he

point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen, you despicable

handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking

the dance of love between a man and a

think I won’t dare to

in the air,

sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to

his lips, savoring the

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

blood mingled

ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He

could hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

fell

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

stretching out

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

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

was heavy with unease after

off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was

they had succumbed

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

he drew closer, pressing

whispered, “Don’t be so distant

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small

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

she found herself

in hand, he revealed, “52

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

the ring and gently slid it onto her

remarked, “It’s

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring

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

that was the old

him when he presented the diamond ring for her ring

Waylen retained his charm, her

the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t

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

back in the

spoke up. “I’m

crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before

Rena remained concerned.

believed that if she were to become

want her to take

her, eventually succumbing to her

and politely

his

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

expressed his frustration

to be taken

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

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the necessary

taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by

of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it to

embraced her gently, whispering into her ear,

and as she swallowed the water and pill,

held 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

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for

this tender moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking in a stern

return to Duefron

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

having an affair, and that woman came to

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt at

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

and sighed. “I have

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should

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

She lay down on the bed,

causing her to appear

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

so angry that she threw a pillow

“Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about

time. At this moment, they seemed to go back to the

in

leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your

“It’s okay. I’ll go

up in Juliette’s

as if on the verge

understood what Juliette wanted

to Dad later.” With that, Waylen

open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head with a

attempting to pull

What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms

gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile

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

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

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

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