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?”

her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do

of such a night seemingly

she were on the verge of

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

tears welled up in Rena’s

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

had been

pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters

had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen, you despicable

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking

a man and a woman, a battle fought with

to

words hanging in the air, she slapped him across

time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice more, causing

across his lips, savoring

head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena

of blood

to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness and an

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

exquisite dress fell to

retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression,

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a

a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms

Today was special.

night, he

with unease

feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

succumbed to

body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower,

her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back

whispered, “Don’t be so distant with me,

grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed,

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

pulled her back, and she found herself

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

as he

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

remarked, “It’s too small, not

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger. Give it a

of flattery from him. If she

was the old

would have never refused him when

his charm, her feelings toward him

declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered,

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

ring back in the box and

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

face, and he coughed awkwardly

Rena remained concerned.

that if she were to become pregnant, it would

her to take medication, so she would acquire it

succumbing to her

and politely replied,

his

chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex.

his

to be

and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left to buy the necessary

bath and attended to herself. Standing by

closed the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and

it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not

the water and pill, she experienced a pang of

the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get your brown hair and unlined face.

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I long for

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking in

to Duefron

take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and

is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed as attempt

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 back

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should

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

opted not to respond. She lay down on the bed, closing

over her, causing her to

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

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 it. Just admit

time. At this

was in a

resist, Waylen leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

boarded a private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all day and has even taken three sleeping

“It’s

welled up in Juliette’s eyes as

him, as if on the verge of

Juliette wanted

to Dad later.” With that,

found Cecilia lying on the bed,

the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt

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

quilt, throwing her arms

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

uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

you didn’t tell me.

sister’s head, as a

a relationship, but it

skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they

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

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