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?”

touch, Waylen caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment

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

he and she were

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

uttered these words, tears welled up

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

had been waiting

and he had assisted Vera.

now that they had reached this point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen,

rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from

man and a woman, a battle fought with

dare to

the air, she slapped him across

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

his tongue across his lips, savoring

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

blood

to conquer, He

wait to find another setting

fell to the

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

lingered, stretching out into a

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

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease

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

succumbed to

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

he drew closer, pressing his lips against the back of

be so distant with me,

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

to her feet, declaring,

her back, and she

in hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do you

with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger.

“It’s too small,

it’ll fit your ring

she were sensible,

that was

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

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

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered,

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

placed the ring back in the

she spoke up. “I’m

his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control

Rena remained concerned.

were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and

want her to take

pressed her, eventually succumbing to her

gratefully and politely

his frustration

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

expressed his frustration

be taken

lifted the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring,

actions and words fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

wallet, and left to

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

of warm water, retrieved a

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?

aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang of

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 a princess

Rena’s body stiffened.

I

tender moment,

speaking in a stern

return to Duefron

has tried to take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

having an affair, and

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as

this matter needed to be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go back to

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

faint smile appeared on his lips.

not to respond. She lay down on

causing

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

that she

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

for a long time. At this moment, they seemed

in

leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed

savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten

“It’s okay.

Juliette’s eyes as she

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

understood what Juliette wanted

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

he found Cecilia lying on the bed,

attempting to pull the

But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame to

from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around her

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

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

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me.

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

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

that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with

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