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, “Rena, do

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

he and she were on the

turned to meet his gaze and spoke with a soft yet resolute voice. “I am bothered by what happened to Tyrone, and it has nothing to do with our relationship but it does speak of the disparity in our status… 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.

words, tears welled up

that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due to Waylen’s

had been waiting for

had pleaded with him and he had assisted

reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me

surged. “Waylen, you despicable

firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering

a man and a woman, a

think I won’t dare to

hanging in the air, she slapped

time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his

tongue across his lips, savoring the peculiar

yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her teeth into

blood mingled

conquer, He grew impatient, filled

contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another

exquisite dress fell

she remained partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t

lingered, stretching

wasn’t until he reached the climax that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely

with unease after their

discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

had succumbed to their

permeated Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with me

her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips

be

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small

his intentions and rose to her feet, declaring,

back, and she found herself enveloped in his

diamond ring in hand, he

with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

and gently slid it onto her middle

“It’s too

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

display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his

that was

refused him when he presented

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter

used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase

in the box and closed

she spoke up. “I’m not in the

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

Rena remained concerned.

believed that if she were to

didn’t want her to take medication, so she

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy

and

his

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

his

be taken

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

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy the

already taken a bath and attended

of warm water,

whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance? Have I been sentenced to death

aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill,

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 anyone

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long for it with all my

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

was Korbyn, speaking in

to

She took three sleeping pills and your mother

“Harold is having an affair, and that woman

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt

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

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

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested,

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

to respond. She lay down on the bed, closing

over her, causing her to appear

couldn’t help but kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a

was so angry that she

also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it, where

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

in a

leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

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

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

in Juliette’s eyes

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

understood what Juliette wanted to

explain everything to Dad later.”

found Cecilia lying on the bed,

on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull

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

quilt,

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

Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

tell me. You even

the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head,

have a relationship, but it

to say that they weren’t in a real

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

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