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?”

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

moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed for an

he and she were

“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 love. Isn’t that inequality? If we were an ordinary couple, we would have

these words, tears

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due to

been waiting for

with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were

this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

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.

anger surged. “Waylen,

rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter how

the dance of love between a man and a woman,

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

those words hanging in the air, she slapped him across

the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his

ran his tongue across his lips,

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

scent of blood mingled with

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

to find another setting as he claimed her in

dress fell to the

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

encounter lingered, stretching out into

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

Today was special.

he

air was heavy with

of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

had succumbed to their

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

drew closer, pressing

“Don’t be so distant

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of

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

she found herself

a diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats. Do you like

burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

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

and remarked, “It’s too

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring

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

was the

have never refused him when he presented the

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

but the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and

a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she

ring back in the box and closed

of silence, she spoke up. “I’m

immediately understood her concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills.

Rena remained concerned.

religious, she believed that if she were to become pregnant,

her to take medication, so she would

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy it

and

chuckled, his frustration

he pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during

expressed his frustration

be taken

quilt in front of him and headed for

Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left to buy

taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing

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

and as she swallowed the water and pill,

her ear, as he softly added, “I want to be a father, Rena. I don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for it with

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in

return to

tried to take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and

“Harold is having an

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even

hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if

cigarette and sighed. “I

Rena overheard the conversation.

she suggested, “You should

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

lay down on the

causing her to appear

“We’ve done it a

so angry that she threw a pillow to

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

to her like this for a long time. At

was in a

and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence,

as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little

his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay.

Juliette’s eyes as

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

understood what Juliette wanted to

explain everything to Dad later.”

Cecilia lying on the

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

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

quilt,

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

Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You even date her and want to marry

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

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

meant to say that they weren’t in

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

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