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?”

with

remained silent for a moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed for

were on the

“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 affords you, while I, a mere nobody, am expected to acquiesce,

tears welled up

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

had been

he

reached this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

surged. “Waylen,

handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter how

was the dance of love between a man and a woman, a

think I won’t dare to strike

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

ran his tongue across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood mingled

conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he

dress fell to

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

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out

of relief. He scooped her up in

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely

was heavy with unease after their passionate

Rena couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

had succumbed to their

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

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant with

the edge of the bed, and

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

back, and she found herself enveloped in his

in hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do

with intensity as

her middle finger. Of course, it was not the

smiled and remarked, “It’s too

your ring finger. Give it

as a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and marry him

was the old

would have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for her ring

his charm, her feelings

memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she

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

placed the ring back in the box and closed

moment of silence, she spoke up.

immediately understood her concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I

Rena remained concerned.

particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become

didn’t want her to take medication, so

to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

and politely

his

getting dressed, he pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the

his

be taken

the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s indeed

words fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy

already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing

him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill,

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

taken aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill,

father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in

to

She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

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

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt at

Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the

a cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You should stay with

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

opted not to respond. She lay down

causing her to appear particularly

“We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a

that she threw

the 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 it, where else can you enjoy a

hadn’t talked to her like this for a long time. At this moment, they seemed to go

was in a

to resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that

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

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

welled up in Juliette’s eyes as

as if on the verge of saying something,

what Juliette wanted to

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

found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering

sat on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away,

a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

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

uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

a relationship with Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You

the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile adorned

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

they weren’t in

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

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