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, do

silent for a moment, the weight of such a night

and she were on

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

words, tears

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due

had been

he had assisted Vera. Some matters

they had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

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

a man and a

think I won’t dare to strike you!” Rena

words hanging in the air, she slapped

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

across his lips, savoring

yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her teeth into

subtle scent of blood

aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled

wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such

exquisite dress fell to

Unless she

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

reached the climax that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his

Today was special.

this night, he

heavy with unease after their

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

succumbed to their

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

closer, pressing his lips against the back of her

“Don’t be so distant with

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a small

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

she found herself enveloped

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

with intensity as he fixed

her middle finger. Of course,

“It’s too small,

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give it a

If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily

that was the

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

retained his charm,

their passionate encounter

a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase

placed the ring back in the box and closed

spoke up. “I’m not in the

and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No

Rena remained concerned.

that if she were to

to take medication,

her, eventually succumbing to

gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

his

and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience

his

refused to be taken

for the bathroom, declaring, “I

Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left

Rena had already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the French

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

swallowed the pill with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. 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

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 get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking

return to

tried to take her own life. She

an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

three sleeping pills even

had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even

cigarette and sighed. “I have

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she

his lips. After a

to respond. She lay down on

over her, causing her to

voice, “We’ve done it

angry that she threw

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

a long time.

was in

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere

had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all

assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

up in Juliette’s eyes as she

as if

what Juliette wanted

and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad

lying on

on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the

sister. “Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a

beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

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

Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

sister’s head, as a

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

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, is Dad in

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