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?”

with a tinge

of such a night seemingly primed for an

and she were on the verge of

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?

words, tears welled up in

believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

had been waiting

him and he had

now that they had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

voice barely above a whisper, “Rena, do you wish

“Waylen, you

her hand and pressed it firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering Rena incapable of

between a man and a woman, a battle fought

won’t dare to

those words hanging in the air, she slapped

time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice

his tongue across his lips, savoring the peculiar

her waist tightly and lowered his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted

scent of blood mingled with their

of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He

another setting as he claimed her in such

dress fell

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

their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a particularly

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 a

Today was special.

he belonged entirely

heavy with unease after

the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed

had succumbed to

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

closer, pressing his lips against the back of

whispered, “Don’t be so

edge of the bed, and a small box fell

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

back, and she

diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52

gaze burned with intensity as

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

remarked, “It’s too

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

flattery from him. If she were sensible,

was the

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

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

memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and

he hadn’t used a condom in the heat

back in the

a moment of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in the safe

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

Rena remained concerned.

that if she were to become

want her to take medication, so she would acquire it

to her wishes. “I’ll

nodded gratefully and politely

his

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 advantage

for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it.

words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left to buy the necessary

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

glass of warm water,

gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not

and as she swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a

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 if it is a girl. She’d better

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long for it with

this tender moment, Waylen’s

speaking in a stern

return to

take her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your

“Harold is having an affair, and that

Waylen felt helpless.

sleeping pills even

Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You

fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while,

lay down

her, causing her to appear

a low voice, “We’ve done it a little

she threw

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

a long time. At this moment,

was in

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he

she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered,

assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll

in Juliette’s eyes as she

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

what Juliette wanted

reassured her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to Dad later.” With

door open, he found Cecilia lying on the

attempting to pull the quilt away, but she

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 the

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around her

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

uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

caressing his sister’s head, as a mischievous smile adorned his

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

that they weren’t in a real relationship because they

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

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