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

of such a night seemingly

and she were on the verge of

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

words, tears welled up in

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce

had been waiting

with him and he

had reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen, you despicable

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his

was the dance of love between a man and a

to strike you!” Rena declared

in the air, she

felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck

tongue across his

his head, yearning to kiss her.

scent of blood

of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer,

and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he claimed her in

fell

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

stretching out into a

that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in a

Today was special.

night, he

heavy with unease

off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who

had succumbed to their

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

drew closer, pressing his lips against the back of her

be so distant with

edge of the bed, and a

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

back, and she found herself

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

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his

slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was

smiled and remarked, “It’s too

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger.

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

was

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

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

the memory of their passionate

the heat of the moment.

back in the box and closed

spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

religious, she believed that if she were to

Waylen didn’t want her to take medication, so she would acquire

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

and politely

chuckled, his frustration

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

expressed his frustration

refused to be taken

him and headed for

fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and

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

door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and

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

the water and

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 her as a princess and

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I

tender moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking in a stern

return to Duefron

tried to take her own life. She

having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as

matter needed to be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved

“I

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You

not to respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

washed over her, causing her to appear

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

she

comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it,

for a long time. At this moment, they seemed

was in

in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere

she approached as though she had found a savior

her, “It’s okay. I’ll go

welled up in Juliette’s eyes

way upstairs, she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying

what Juliette wanted

to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the

he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her

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

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 would bring shame to

beneath the quilt,

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

Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

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

meant to say that they weren’t

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

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