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?”

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

of

and she were on the verge

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

words, tears

Vera’s divorce was

had been waiting

he had assisted Vera. Some matters were better left

this point, they should

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

surged. “Waylen, you despicable

firmly against his strikingly handsome face, rendering

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

think I won’t dare to strike

words hanging in the air, she

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

ran his tongue across his lips, savoring

and lowered his head, yearning to kiss her.

subtle scent of blood mingled

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

contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another

dress fell to

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a

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

Today was special.

he belonged entirely

with

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

succumbed to

body, and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but

halted her movements, and he drew closer, pressing his lips against

“Don’t be so distant with

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

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

her back, and she found herself enveloped in his

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

burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

her middle finger. Of course, it was

and remarked, “It’s too

your

a rare display of flattery from him. If she were sensible, she would accept his gesture happily and

was the

she would have never refused him

charm, her feelings toward

passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t

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

back in

spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

her to take medication, so she would

he pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes.

gratefully and

chuckled, his frustration

yourself the pleasure you

expressed his

to be

headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

Waylen’s

This woman…

wallet, and left to

a bath and attended

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

mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear,

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

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 get your brown hair and unlined face. We’ll raise her

Rena’s body stiffened.

me, Rena. I long for it with all my

tender moment,

speaking in

to Duefron

own life. She took three sleeping pills

an

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt

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

“I have to go back

Rena overheard the conversation.

affection for Cecilia, she suggested, “You

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

She lay down on the bed, closing her

washed over her, causing

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

that she threw a pillow

you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it,

a long time. At this moment, they seemed to go back

was in a

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring softly,

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

boarded a private plane and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the Fowler residence, he

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

assuring her, “It’s okay.

up in Juliette’s eyes

stopped him, as if on the verge

understood what Juliette wanted

her, “Mom, I’ll explain everything to

the door open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed, covering her head

edge of the bed, attempting to pull the quilt away,

his sister. “Taking three sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to spread, it

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing

you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like

uttered softly, “Waylen,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

but it doesn’t count. Rena’s

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

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

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