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?”

asked in a hoarse voice laced with

silent for a moment, the weight of such a night

he and she were

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 relish the control that your position affords you, while

tears welled up

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

had been

and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better

had reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple,

surged. “Waylen,

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp,

dance of love between a man and

I won’t dare to strike you!”

hanging in the air, she slapped

their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck

ran his tongue across his lips,

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with their

to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

wait to find another setting

dress fell to the

he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed

stretching

Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in a frenzy of passionate

Today was special.

this night, he belonged entirely to

heavy with unease after their passionate

particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not suitable

had succumbed to

unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading.

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

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

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small

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

back, and she found

he revealed, “52 carats.

burned with intensity as he

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

remarked, “It’s too small,

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your

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

was the old

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

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

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

used a condom in the heat

the ring back in the box and closed

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

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

Rena remained concerned.

she wasn’t particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and she would

didn’t want her to take medication,

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

and politely replied, “Thank

his

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

expressed his

to be taken

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

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left

and attended

door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a

a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am

was taken aback, and 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

Rena’s body stiffened.

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

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in a

to

has tried to take her own life. She took

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

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt at

Rena was somehow involved in the matter,

sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You

lay

her, causing her to appear

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

angry that she threw

You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that

long time. At this moment,

in

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that had settled

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

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

in Juliette’s eyes as she

as if on

understood what Juliette

“Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that,

the door open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering

bed, attempting to pull the quilt away, but

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

the quilt, throwing her

head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen,

“What’s wicked about me?”

relationship with Harold, and you didn’t tell me. You even date her and want to

sister’s head, as a

it doesn’t

that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

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

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