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?”

a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for

a moment, the weight of such a

she were on the verge

“I am bothered by what happened to Tyrone, and it 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

words, tears welled

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

been

he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better left

that they had reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you

and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking

man and a woman, a battle fought

dare to strike you!” Rena

the air, she slapped

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

his lips, savoring

to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and

of blood mingled with

desire to conquer, He grew

and couldn’t wait to find another

fell to the

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into

He scooped her up in his arms

Today was special.

he belonged entirely to

air was heavy with unease

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

had succumbed to

she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her

he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back

whispered, “Don’t be so

pants from the edge of the bed, and a

her feet, declaring, “I’m

and she found

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

as he fixed his eyes on

it onto her middle finger. Of course, it

your

of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and marry him with

was the old

refused him when he presented the diamond

retained his charm, her

declining, but the memory of their passionate

in the heat of the moment.

the ring back in the box and closed

she spoke up. “I’m not in the

and he coughed awkwardly before responding.

Rena remained concerned.

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

didn’t want her to take medication,

succumbing to

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his

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

expressed his

refused to be

in front of him and headed for

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the

a bath and attended to

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

Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have I been sentenced to death in

she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang

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 a girl. She’d better

Rena’s body stiffened.

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

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking

return to Duefron

to take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your

having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even

be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even

sighed. “I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You should stay with

on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired,

lay down on the

causing

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

was so angry that she threw a

quilt to tease her. “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

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

in a

in and kissed her,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

though she had found a savior

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

welled up in Juliette’s

him, as if on the

what Juliette wanted to

to

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

sat on the edge of the bed, attempting

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

beneath the quilt, throwing

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

uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

his sister’s head,

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

skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

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

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