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?”

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

the weight of such

she were on the verge of

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 couple, we would have already engaged in fiery arguments. But we can’t, because you are Waylen. The same holds true for what transpired between Tyrone and Hyatt. You

tears welled up in

believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome

been waiting

and he had assisted Vera. Some

this point, they should cease

Waylen’s heart sank.

continued 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 you solace. Scratch my

“Waylen, you despicable

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

and a woman, a battle fought with

think I won’t dare to strike you!” Rena declared

air, she slapped him

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

ran his tongue across his lips, savoring

and lowered his head, yearning to kiss

subtle scent of blood mingled with

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

wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such

fell to the

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching

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

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

was heavy with unease

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

had succumbed

body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a

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

whispered, “Don’t be so distant with

from the edge of the bed, and

and rose to her

her back, and she

hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do

as he fixed his eyes

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

smiled and remarked, “It’s

your ring

display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and marry him

that was the old

never refused him when he presented the diamond

his charm, her feelings toward him had

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice her

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

in

spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

she were to become

want her to take medication, so she would

to her wishes. “I’ll buy it for

nodded gratefully and politely

his

yourself the pleasure you

expressed his

to be taken advantage

for the

and words fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

his wallet, and

and attended to herself. Standing by the French window, she

the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it to

gently, whispering into her ear,

and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced

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 a girl. She’d better get your brown hair and unlined

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long

moment, Waylen’s

Korbyn, speaking in

to Duefron

own life. She took three sleeping pills and

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

Waylen felt helpless.

even

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

and sighed. “I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay

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

not to respond. She lay down on the bed,

causing

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

was so angry that she threw a pillow to

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

long time. At this

was in

to resist, Waylen leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

Upon entering the

Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t

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

Juliette’s eyes as she

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

what Juliette wanted

explain everything to Dad

lying on the bed, covering her

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

“Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame to the

from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

and saying softly, “Are you attempting to

Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

you didn’t tell me. You even date

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

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first

say that they weren’t in a real relationship because

to a relationship. By that logic, is

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