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?”

caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of

a moment, the weight of such a night seemingly

and she were on the

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 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,

uttered these words, tears welled up in Rena’s

and Vera’s divorce

been

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

point, they should cease

Waylen’s heart sank.

do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple,

surged. “Waylen, you despicable

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

and a woman, a battle fought with intellect

won’t dare to strike you!”

words hanging in the air, she slapped him across the

that vast 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

tongue across his

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

subtle scent of blood

display of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer,

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

exquisite dress fell

impeccable attire. Unless she observed

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up

Today was special.

night, he belonged

air was heavy with unease after their

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

succumbed to

slight chill permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with me a

drew closer, pressing his lips against the

he whispered, “Don’t be

edge of the bed, and a small box fell

intentions and rose to her feet, declaring,

back, and she found herself

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

with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

slid it onto her middle finger. Of

remarked, “It’s too

it’ll fit your ring finger.

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

was the

that fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

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

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

in the box and

she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take

Rena remained concerned.

she were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and she would

didn’t want her to take

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

gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

chuckled, his frustration

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

his

refused to be

and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t

Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

his wallet, and left to

a bath and attended to

the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water,

into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have

aback, and as she swallowed the water and

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

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

tender moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking in a

to

has tried to take her own life. She took three

“Harold is having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt at

that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even

sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

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

She lay down

her, causing her

kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a

angry that she threw a pillow

you have to pretend that you

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

was in

and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence,

sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade

“It’s okay. I’ll go

in Juliette’s eyes as she

upstairs, she stopped him, as if

Juliette wanted

everything to Dad later.” With that,

the door open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her

on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the

But don’t suffocate yourself

beneath the quilt, throwing her

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

his sister’s head, as a mischievous

it doesn’t count. Rena’s

that they weren’t in a real relationship

adopted an “of course” expression, emphasizing. “A shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad

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