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 resentment toward me for what transpired with

remained silent for a moment, the weight of such

she were on

to meet 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

words, tears

Vera’s divorce was an

been

he

had reached this point, they should cease discussing matters

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you

face, rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his

man and a woman,

dare to strike you!” Rena

those words hanging in the air, she slapped him across

frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to

ran his tongue across his lips,

head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her teeth into

blood

aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient,

and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he

dress fell to

his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she

encounter lingered, stretching out into a

of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the

Today was special.

he belonged

was heavy with unease after

particularly Rena,

succumbed to their

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

movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips

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

he grabbed his suit pants from the edge of the

understood his intentions and rose to her feet, declaring,

she found

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

as he fixed his

slid it onto her middle finger. Of course,

and remarked, “It’s too small,

your ring finger. Give it a

him. If she were sensible, she would

was

refused him

although Waylen retained his charm,

the memory of their passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t voice

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

placed the ring back in the box and

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

coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control

Rena remained concerned.

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

want her to take medication, so

succumbing to her wishes. “I’ll

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

yourself the pleasure you experience during sex. You’re one way during the act and another way

expressed his

to be

him and headed for

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and left

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

glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed it

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

the water

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 get your

Rena’s body stiffened.

baby for me, Rena. I long for

moment,

was Korbyn, speaking in

to Duefron

her own life. She took three sleeping pills and your mother is

What happened?” “Harold is having an affair, and that woman came to

Waylen felt helpless.

taking three sleeping pills even passed as

this matter needed to be resolved. Waylen had a hunch that Rena was somehow involved in

lit a cigarette and sighed. “I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You should stay with

paused, his gaze fixed on Rena as a faint smile appeared on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care

She lay down on the bed, closing

causing her to

couldn’t help but kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a little

she threw

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.

for a long time. At this moment, they seemed

was in a

leaned in and kissed

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he sensed the oppressive atmosphere that had settled

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

comforted his mother, assuring her, “It’s okay. I’ll go check on

Juliette’s eyes

if on the verge

Juliette wanted to

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

lying on the bed, covering her head with

the bed, attempting to

But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were

beneath the quilt, throwing her

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell me. You even

gently caressing his sister’s

relationship, but it doesn’t

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

relationship.

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