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?”

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

weight of such a

and she were on the

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

words, tears welled up in

Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome

been waiting for

and he had assisted

point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me if

“Waylen, you despicable

face, rendering Rena incapable

the dance of love between a man and a woman, a

think I won’t dare to strike you!”

the air, she slapped him across

only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause,

across his lips,

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

blood mingled with their

conquer, He

hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another

dress fell

still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she

stretching out

a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

with unease after their passionate

feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not suitable

had succumbed to

a shower,

and he drew closer, pressing his lips against

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant

grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed,

her

her back, and she found herself enveloped

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

as

accepted the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of

and remarked, “It’s too small, not quite

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

display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she

that was the

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

although Waylen retained his charm,

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

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

ring back in the box and closed

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

understood her concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly

Rena remained concerned.

believed that if she were to become pregnant, it

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

succumbing to her wishes.

and politely

chuckled, his

her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one

his frustration

to be

in front of him and headed for

Waylen’s desire

This woman…

completed dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left to

already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the French window, she gazed

door behind 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?

as she swallowed the water and

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 get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise her as a princess and won’t let

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long for it with all

this tender moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking

return to

tried to take her own life. She took three sleeping

having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as

Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father

sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After

opted not to respond. She lay down on the

causing her to

low voice, “We’ve done it a

so angry that she threw

and put his hand into the quilt to tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it,

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

was in

Waylen leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the

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

“It’s okay.

up in Juliette’s eyes as she

she stopped him, as if on the verge of saying

understood what Juliette wanted

smiled and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the second

Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head with

on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the

dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now.

the quilt,

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

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

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

“So, you meant to say that they

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

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