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?”

her delicate countenance and asked in a hoarse voice laced with a tinge

remained silent for a moment, the weight of such a night seemingly primed

she were on the

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

words, tears

that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an

had been waiting for

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

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

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

“Waylen, you

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

and a woman, a battle fought with intellect

to

those words hanging in the air,

only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze his

ran his tongue across his lips,

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

of blood mingled

conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness

himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting

fell to the

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

intimate encounter lingered, stretching out

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

Today was special.

night, he belonged entirely to

was heavy with

couldn’t shake off the feeling of discomfort, particularly

they had succumbed to their

and she felt unwell. She yearned for a shower, but Waylen held her back, pleading. “Stay with

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

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

his suit pants from the edge of

rose to her feet, declaring, “I’m

and she found herself enveloped in

diamond ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

gently slid it onto her middle finger. Of course, it was not the

“It’s too

deepened. “Perhaps it’ll fit your

display of flattery from him. If she were sensible,

was

would have never refused him when he presented the diamond

now, although Waylen retained his charm,

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

hadn’t used a condom in the heat of the

the ring back in

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

understood her concern. A flush crept up his handsome face, and he coughed awkwardly before responding. “No need to take birth control pills. I didn’t come

Rena remained concerned.

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

take medication,

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

and politely

his

I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure you experience

his frustration

refused to be taken advantage

and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I don’t deny it. It’s

Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

grabbed his wallet, and

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

him, poured her a glass of warm water, retrieved

mixture 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

was taken aback, and as she swallowed the

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

I long

moment, Waylen’s phone

speaking in a stern

return to Duefron

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

having an affair, and that woman came

Waylen felt helpless.

even passed as attempt

that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father hadn’t explicitly mentioned

cigarette and sighed. “I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

her deep affection for Cecilia, she

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

opted not to respond. She lay down on

washed over her, causing her to appear particularly

low voice, “We’ve done

angry that she threw

chuckled and put his hand into 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 care about it.

long time. At

in a

to resist, Waylen leaned in and

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

she approached as though she had found a savior

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

in Juliette’s

stopped him, as if on the verge

understood what Juliette wanted

explain everything to Dad later.” With that, Waylen ascended to

the door open, he found Cecilia lying on the bed,

bed, attempting to pull the quilt

you are! But don’t suffocate yourself now. If news of such a twist were to

emerged from beneath the quilt, throwing her arms around

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

embrace, Cecilia uttered softly, “Waylen, you’re

“What’s wicked about me?”

didn’t tell

the headboard, gently caressing his sister’s head,

it doesn’t count. Rena’s first

they weren’t in a

to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship with the servants he

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