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 hoarse voice laced with a tinge of anguish, “Rena, do

of such a night seemingly

were on the verge

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

words, tears welled

and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable outcome due to

been waiting for

and he

they had reached this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

whisper, “Rena, do you wish to strike me? Like any ordinary couple, slap me if it

surged. “Waylen, you

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

of love between a man and a woman, a battle fought with intellect

think I won’t dare to strike

air, she slapped him across the

only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his neck twice more, causing him

his

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

subtle scent of blood mingled with

display of aggression ignited Waylen’s desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness and an overwhelming

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

exquisite dress fell

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

lingered, stretching out into a particularly prolonged

that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her towards the bedroom,

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely

air was heavy with unease

off the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such

had succumbed to

yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading.

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

“Don’t be so

pants from the edge of the bed, and a small

to her

pulled her back, and she found

diamond ring in hand, he

intensity as he

her middle finger. Of course, it was not

and remarked, “It’s too small, not

your ring finger. Give

from him. If she were sensible, she

was the old

him when he presented the diamond ring for her

his charm, her feelings toward him had

the memory of their passionate encounter lingered,

the heat of the moment. Worried, she decided

ring back in the

of silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

take

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

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his frustration

like you deny yourself the pleasure you

expressed his frustration

refused to be taken

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t

words fueled Waylen’s desire for her even

This woman…

dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left to buy the necessary

had already taken a bath and attended

the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved a pill, and handed

pill with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her

swallowed the water and pill, she experienced a pang

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 brown hair and unlined face.

Rena’s body stiffened.

for me, Rena. I long

this tender moment, Waylen’s

was Korbyn, speaking

to

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

is having an affair,

Waylen felt helpless.

three sleeping pills even

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.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she suggested,

on his lips. After a long while, he inquired, “You care about her so much, don’t

not to respond. She lay down on

over her, causing her to

voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are a

that she threw a

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

hadn’t talked to her like this for a long time. At this moment, they

in a

Waylen leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

a savior

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

welled up in Juliette’s

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

Juliette wanted

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

on the bed, covering her

bed, attempting to pull

survivor you are! But don’t

beneath the quilt,

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

uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

tell me. You even date her and want to

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

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

you meant to say that they weren’t in a real

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

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