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?”

asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish,

of such a night

were on the verge of

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

uttered these words, tears welled up

long believed that Joseph and Vera’s

had been

with him and he had assisted Vera.

had reached this 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.

“Waylen, you despicable

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

love between a man and a

won’t dare to strike you!” Rena

hanging in the air, she slapped him across

gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice more, causing him to

his tongue across his

kiss her. Yet, Rena

of blood

ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew

could hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as

dress fell

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

lingered, stretching out into a particularly prolonged

relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

heavy with unease after

Rena couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was

had succumbed to

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

drew closer, pressing his lips against the back of

“Don’t be

his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a

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

back, and she found herself enveloped in

hand, he revealed,

as he fixed his eyes

it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was not

and remarked, “It’s

“Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger. Give it a

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

that was

fateful Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when

retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice her

used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried,

placed the ring back in the box

moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

want her to take medication, so she would acquire it

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

nodded gratefully and politely

chuckled, his

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

expressed his

to be taken

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

words fueled Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

completed dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left

bath and attended to herself.

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

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

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking in a

return to Duefron

her own life. She took three sleeping pills

“Harold is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as

was

cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You should

his gaze fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care

not to respond. She lay down on

over her, causing her to

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

was so angry that she threw a pillow to

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 handsome

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

in

and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

a private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence,

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

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

up in Juliette’s eyes as

she stopped him, as if on the verge of

what Juliette wanted

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

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

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

quilt,

softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself

Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

you didn’t tell me. You even date her

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

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

that they weren’t in a real relationship because they didn’t have

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

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