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?”

laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still hold resentment toward me for what

moment, the weight of such a night seemingly

were

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. 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

these words, tears welled up

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

had been

she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better left

they had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

caress her face, his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any

“Waylen, you

seized her hand and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter

man and a woman,

dare to

hanging in the air, she slapped him

expanse, it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded

across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with

desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

could hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting

fell

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

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out

He scooped her up

Today was special.

night, he

air was heavy with

particularly Rena, who believed

had succumbed

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

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

whispered, “Don’t be so distant with me,

over, he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the bed, and a

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

her back, and she found

in hand, he revealed, “52

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was

remarked, “It’s too

it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

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

was

Day, she would have never refused him when he presented the diamond ring for

his charm, her

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

the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided

placed the ring back in the box

she spoke

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

Rena remained concerned.

she were to become pregnant, it would be fate,

didn’t want her to take medication,

succumbing to

nodded gratefully and

his frustration

I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one

his frustration

refused to be taken

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s

actions and words fueled Waylen’s

This woman…

wallet, and left to buy

and attended to herself. Standing by

poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and

Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am

as she swallowed the water and pill,

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 a girl. She’d better get your brown

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I long for it with all my

tender moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking

to

has tried to take her own life. She

What happened?” “Harold is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed as attempt

was somehow involved in the matter, even if

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

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she

appeared on his lips. After a long while, he

not to respond. She lay

over her, causing her to

“We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a

that she threw a pillow to

you have to

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

in a

to resist, Waylen leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything

“It’s okay. I’ll go check

in Juliette’s eyes as she

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

understood what Juliette

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

Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head

sat on the edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away, but

a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread,

beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

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

Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

Harold, and you didn’t tell me.

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

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s first man

say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they didn’t have

an “of course” expression, emphasizing. “A shared meal doesn’t equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad

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