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?”

hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena,

silent for a moment, the weight of such

he and she were on

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.

tears

Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due to

had been

he had assisted Vera. Some

they had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from

man and a woman, a battle fought

to strike

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

across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood

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

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

exquisite dress fell to the

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

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards

Today was special.

he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease after

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

had succumbed to

chill permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her

closer, pressing

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant with

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small box fell

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

her back, and she found herself enveloped in his

he revealed, “52 carats.

intensity as he fixed his eyes

accepted the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger.

“It’s too small, not

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

rare display of flattery from him. If she were

was

fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for

charm, her feelings toward him

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

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

placed the ring back in the box

moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m

coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to

Rena remained concerned.

were to become pregnant, it would be

her to take

her, eventually succumbing to her wishes.

and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

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

his frustration

refused to be

him and headed for the

words fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

his wallet, and left

bath and attended to herself. Standing by the French

her a glass of warm water, retrieved a

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

aback, and as she swallowed the water

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 it is

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for it

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in a

to

own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother

What happened?” “Harold is having an

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt

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

cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested,

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

not to respond. She lay down on

over her, causing her to appear

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

she threw a pillow

and put his hand into the quilt to tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you

time. At this moment, they seemed to

in a

Waylen leaned in and kissed her,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that

she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade

comforted his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

welled up in Juliette’s eyes

she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying something, but

Juliette

smiled and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the

Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head

the bed, attempting to pull

you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame to

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You even date her and want to marry

gently caressing his sister’s head, as a

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

skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they weren’t

course” expression, emphasizing. “A shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the servants he dines

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