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 of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for

weight of such

were on the

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,

tears welled up

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

been waiting

with him and he had assisted

that they had reached this point, they

Waylen’s heart sank.

he continued to caress her face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary

anger surged. “Waylen, you

hand and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter how

a man and a woman,

think I won’t dare to

words hanging in the air,

it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his

across his lips, savoring

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

subtle scent of blood

desire to conquer,

to find another setting

dress fell to

partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she

lingered, stretching

reached the climax that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely to

air was heavy with unease after their passionate

shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

they had succumbed to their

slight chill permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower,

he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant with

grabbed his suit pants from the edge of

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

she found herself enveloped in

he revealed, “52 carats. Do you like

intensity as he fixed his

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

and remarked, “It’s too small, not

fit your ring finger. Give it a

of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she

was the old

Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when he

retained his charm,

of their passionate

used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she

in

she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need

Rena remained concerned.

she wasn’t particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant, it would

to take medication, so she

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

nodded gratefully and

his frustration

you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the

his frustration

to be taken

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

Waylen’s desire

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy

returned, Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing

him, poured her a glass of warm

finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into

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

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I long for

this tender moment,

speaking

to

life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

happened?” “Harold is having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed

Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the

“I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips.

to respond. She lay

her, causing her

“We’ve done it a little too

angry that she

comfortable, but you have to pretend that you

like this for a long time. At this moment, they

was in a

leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

entering the

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 anything all day and

“It’s okay. I’ll go check on

up in Juliette’s eyes as

if on the verge of

what Juliette wanted to

to Dad later.” With that, Waylen

on the bed, covering her head with

of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away,

teased his sister. “Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it

quilt, throwing

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile adorned his

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

to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they didn’t have

shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is

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