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?”

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

remained silent for a moment, the weight of

were on the verge

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

words, tears welled

believed that Joseph and Vera’s

had been

pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some

had reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

“Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary

“Waylen, you despicable

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

between a man and a woman, a battle fought with

think I won’t dare to strike you!”

the air, she slapped

had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a

tongue across his lips, savoring

lowered his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena

subtle scent of blood

of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness and an overwhelming

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

fell to the

she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of

encounter lingered, stretching out into

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

Today was special.

he belonged entirely

air was heavy with unease after their

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

they had succumbed

body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower,

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

he whispered, “Don’t be so distant

pants from the edge of the

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

pulled her back, and she found

ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was not the

smiled and remarked, “It’s

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

as a rare display of flattery from him. If she

was

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

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice

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

in the box and closed

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

and he coughed awkwardly

Rena remained concerned.

that if she were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and she would

want her to take medication,

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

and

chuckled, his frustration

deny yourself

his frustration

refused to be taken

for the bathroom, declaring,

words fueled Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

wallet, and left

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

poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved

the pill with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not

as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a

held her tenderly, his fingers caressing 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

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking

to

life. She took three sleeping pills

What happened?” “Harold is having an affair, and that woman came to

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed

Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t

sighed. “I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired,

lay down on the

her, causing her

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

that she threw a

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, where

for a long time. At

was in a

resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She

mother, assuring her, “It’s okay.

in Juliette’s eyes as

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

what Juliette wanted

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

lying on

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

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

quilt, throwing

softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself

uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You

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

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

remained skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they weren’t

doesn’t equate to a relationship. By

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