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?”

her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish,

moment, the weight of such

were on

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

these words, tears welled up

Joseph and Vera’s divorce was

had been

that, she had pleaded with him and he

they had reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

he continued to caress her face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any

anger surged. “Waylen, you

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

the dance of love between a man and a woman, a battle fought with

I won’t dare to strike

hanging in the air,

vast expanse, it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena

ran his tongue across his lips, savoring the peculiar

yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely

of blood

Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

and couldn’t wait to find another setting

exquisite dress fell

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

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly prolonged

Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in

Today was special.

he belonged

heavy with unease after their passionate

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

succumbed to their

permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen

her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back

he whispered, “Don’t be so

the edge

his intentions and rose to her feet,

her back, and she found herself

he revealed, “52 carats. Do you like

as he

and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course,

smiled and remarked, “It’s too small,

your ring finger. Give it

If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and

that was the old

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

charm, her feelings toward

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice

hadn’t used a condom in the heat

the ring back in the box and closed

silence, she spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

to take medication, so she would acquire

her, eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it for

and

his frustration

deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during

expressed his frustration

refused to be taken advantage

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny

words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

his wallet, and

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

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

of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into

was taken aback, and as she swallowed the water

the soft flesh 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.

a baby for me, Rena. I

this tender moment, Waylen’s phone

was Korbyn, speaking in a stern

to

own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

an affair, and

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even

be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow

and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care about her so much,

She lay down on the

over her, causing her to appear

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

she threw a

to tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that

long time. At this moment, they seemed to

was in

to resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed her,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence,

his mother, the beautiful and affectionate Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all day and has even

“It’s

welled up in Juliette’s

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

what Juliette

explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended

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

sat on the edge of the bed, attempting

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 the

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her

you attempting to harm

his embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

his sister’s head,

it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man

say that they weren’t

to a relationship. By that logic, is

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