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?”

and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you still

weight of

he and she were on the

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

uttered these words, tears

believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

had been

him and he had assisted

reached this point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen,

strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable

and a woman, a

dare to strike you!”

words hanging in the air, she

that vast expanse, it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a

ran his tongue across his

head, yearning to kiss

subtle scent of blood mingled with their

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

contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting

exquisite dress fell to

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

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

of relief. He scooped her up in

Today was special.

he

air was heavy with unease after

Rena couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

they had succumbed

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

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

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

over, he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of

to her

back, and she found herself enveloped in his

he revealed, “52 carats. Do you like

intensity as he fixed

slid it onto her middle

and remarked, “It’s too small, not

fit your ring finger. Give it a

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

was

refused him when he presented the diamond ring for

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him

contemplated declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter

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

back in the box and

she spoke up. “I’m not

up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding.

Rena remained concerned.

particularly religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant, it would

to take medication,

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

and politely replied,

his frustration

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

his frustration

to be taken

of him and headed for the bathroom,

and words fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

and

a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the

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

finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, 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, she experienced a pang

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for

moment, Waylen’s phone

Korbyn, speaking in a stern

to Duefron

She took

an

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as

that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father

a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care about her so much,

respond. She lay down on the bed, closing her

over her, causing her to appear particularly

kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a

that she threw

quilt to tease her. “Don’t be goody-two-shoes. You were also very comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it.

hadn’t talked to her like this for a long time. At

was in

leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler

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

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

up in Juliette’s eyes as she

him, as if

Juliette wanted to

her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to the

Cecilia lying on the bed,

edge of the bed, attempting to pull the

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,

quilt, throwing her arms around

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

uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

a relationship with Harold, and you didn’t tell me.

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

a relationship, but it doesn’t count. Rena’s

you meant to say that they weren’t in a real

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

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