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

of such a

were

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

these words, tears welled

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

had been waiting

he had assisted

had reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

surged. “Waylen,

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter how hard she

love between a man and a woman,

dare to strike you!” Rena declared

air, she slapped

gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze

tongue across his lips, savoring

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with

her display of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew

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

dress fell

retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize

lingered, stretching out

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

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely

with unease after their passionate

feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena,

had succumbed to

felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held

pressing his lips

whispered, “Don’t be

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

her feet, declaring, “I’m going to

back, and she

in hand, he revealed,

burned with intensity as he fixed

onto her middle finger.

and remarked, “It’s

fit your ring finger. Give it a

a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would

that was

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

now, although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice her

a condom in the heat of the

in the

she spoke up. “I’m not in the

A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come inside

Rena remained concerned.

were to become pregnant, it would be fate, and she would embrace

to take

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

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

his

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

his frustration

to be taken advantage

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

Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left

and attended to herself. Standing by the

behind him, poured her a glass of

somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another

taken aback, and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced

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 as a princess and won’t let

Rena’s body stiffened.

Rena. I long

moment,

speaking in a stern

return to

has tried to take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even passed as attempt

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

cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

appeared on his lips. After a

to respond. She lay down

over her, causing her

“We’ve done it a little too

she threw a pillow

you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it, where else can

time. At

in a

in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

boarded a private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive

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

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

Juliette’s eyes

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

understood what Juliette wanted

I’ll explain everything to Dad later.”

the door open, he found Cecilia lying on the

attempting

playfully teased his sister. “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

from beneath the quilt,

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

Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

did have a relationship, but it

skeptical. “So, you meant to say that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the

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