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?”

a gentle touch, Waylen caressed her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do you

weight of such

were on the verge of

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

these words, tears welled up in Rena’s

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

been

that, she had pleaded with him and he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better left

reached this point,

Waylen’s heart sank.

his voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

seized her hand and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his grasp,

love between a man and a woman, a battle

to strike

the air,

frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps.

his lips, savoring the peculiar

his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet,

subtle scent of blood mingled with their

to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with

to find another setting as he claimed her

dress fell

remained partially clothed, he still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

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

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

heavy with

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

had succumbed to

yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with me a

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

be so

grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the

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

her back, and she found herself

hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

with intensity as he fixed his eyes on

and gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it

remarked, “It’s too small,

“Perhaps it’ll fit your ring finger.

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

was the old

Valentine’s Day, she would have never refused him when he presented the

although Waylen retained his charm, her feelings toward him had

passionate encounter

she recalled that he hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided to purchase

placed the ring back in the box and closed

spoke up. “I’m not

concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No

Rena remained concerned.

believed that if she were to become pregnant,

didn’t want her to take medication, so she

eventually succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll buy

gratefully and

his frustration

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

his frustration

be

lifted the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

completed dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left to buy

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

the door behind him, poured her a glass of

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

the water and pill, she experienced a pang of

don’t care much about the gender, but it’ll be better if it is a girl. She’d better get your

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long for

this tender moment,

speaking in

return to

tried to take her own life. She took three

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

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed

resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t

a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go back to

Rena overheard the conversation.

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

on his lips. After

not to respond. She lay down on the bed,

washed over her, causing her to

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

was so angry that she threw a

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

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

in a

resist, Waylen leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he

a savior and whispered, “Go and

his mother, assuring her, “It’s

up in Juliette’s eyes as

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

what Juliette wanted to

and reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to

lying on the bed, covering her head with

bed, attempting to pull the quilt

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

the quilt, throwing

understood her distress, gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm

his embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

sister’s

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

they weren’t

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

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