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?”

laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold

the weight of such a night seemingly

were

turned to meet his gaze and spoke with a soft yet resolute voice. “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

uttered these words, tears welled up in Rena’s

that Joseph and Vera’s divorce

been waiting for

she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better

point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you

it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp,

a man and a woman, a battle fought

think I won’t dare to

the air, she slapped

as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After

ran his tongue across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with

conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness and an

find another setting as he claimed

exquisite dress fell to

he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of his

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into

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

Today was special.

he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease

off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

they had succumbed to their

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

movements, and he drew closer, pressing his

be so distant with me,

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

his intentions and rose to her

pulled her back, and she

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

burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of

and remarked, “It’s too small,

fit your ring finger. Give it a

this as a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible,

was the

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

now, although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him

of their passionate encounter

he hadn’t used a condom in the heat of

ring back in the box

spoke up. “I’m not in the

coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come inside

Rena remained concerned.

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

Waylen didn’t want her to take

he pressed her, eventually succumbing to

nodded gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

his frustration

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

his

be taken

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

fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

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

and attended to

him, poured her a glass of warm

somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I

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

gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise her as a princess and won’t let anyone

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I long

moment, Waylen’s

speaking

to Duefron

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

having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed

that Rena was somehow involved in

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should

smile appeared on his lips. After a

not to respond. She lay down on the bed,

causing her to

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

so angry that she threw a pillow

goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to

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

in

leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your

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

in Juliette’s

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

what Juliette

I’ll explain everything to Dad later.”

lying on the bed, covering

the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the

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

quilt, throwing her

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

and you didn’t tell me. You even date her and

against the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head, as

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man

you meant to say that they weren’t in a real relationship

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

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