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?”

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

remained silent for a moment, the weight of such a night

were on the

his gaze 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 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 I, a mere nobody, am expected to

tears welled up in

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

had been waiting for

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

this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

wish to strike me?

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp, no matter

between a man and

won’t dare to strike

the air, she slapped

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

ran his tongue across his

yearning to kiss

subtle scent of blood mingled with

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

himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he

dress fell to the

remained partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she wouldn’t realize the extent of

stretching out into a particularly

until he reached the climax that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom, their lips locked in

Today was special.

he belonged entirely to

with

the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was

had succumbed to

Rena’s body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower,

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his

“Don’t be so distant

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

her feet, declaring, “I’m going to take a

pulled her back, and she found herself enveloped in

diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

intensity as he fixed his eyes

accepted the ring and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of

remarked, “It’s too small, not quite

eyes deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger. Give

of flattery from him. If she were sensible,

that was

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

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

declining, but the memory of their passionate encounter

the heat of the

ring back in the box

a moment of silence, she spoke up.

flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before

Rena remained concerned.

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

her to take medication, so she would

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

nodded gratefully and politely replied, “Thank

his

pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure

his frustration

refused to be taken

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

fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

and left to buy the

had already taken a bath and attended to herself. Standing by the

him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it

swallowed the pill with a mixture of water, 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 in

aback, and as she swallowed the

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

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

moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking in a

return to

her own life. She took

happened?” “Harold is having an

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as attempt

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

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested,

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

not to respond. She lay down

over her, causing her to appear particularly

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

she

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. Just admit it,

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

was in a

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

of him, 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 has even

assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

welled up in Juliette’s eyes

stopped him, as if on the verge of

Juliette

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

open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed,

bed, attempting to pull the quilt away,

But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it would bring shame

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her

saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You even date her and

headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head, as

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

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

doesn’t equate to a relationship.

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