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?”

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

of

she were on the verge

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.

tears welled up in Rena’s

truth, Rena had long believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce

had been waiting for

had pleaded with him and he had

they had reached this point, they should cease discussing

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

surged. “Waylen, you

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

the dance of love between a man and

dare to strike

those words hanging in the air,

as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause,

across his lips, savoring

her waist tightly and lowered his head, yearning to kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely sank her teeth into his

blood

Waylen’s desire to conquer, He

could hardly contain himself and couldn’t wait to find another setting as he claimed her in such a primal

fell to

still retained his impeccable attire. Unless she observed his expression, she

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching out into a

felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up in his arms and carried

Today was special.

he belonged entirely to

air was heavy with unease after their

the feeling of discomfort, particularly Rena, who believed such intensity was not suitable for

they had succumbed to their

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

closer, pressing his lips against the

whispered, “Don’t be

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

her feet, declaring, “I’m going to take

pulled her back, and she found herself

ring in hand, he revealed, “52

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his

her middle finger. Of course, it was not the

smiled and remarked, “It’s too small, not

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

him. If she

was the old

never refused him when he presented

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

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

used a condom in the heat of the moment.

back in the box and

silence, she spoke up. “I’m not in

coughed awkwardly before responding.

Rena remained concerned.

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

didn’t want her to take medication,

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

and politely

chuckled, his frustration

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

expressed his frustration

to be taken advantage

of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

actions and words fueled Waylen’s desire for her

This woman…

completed dressing, grabbed his wallet, and left

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

of warm water, retrieved a pill,

with a mixture of water, finding it somewhat bitter. Waylen embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another chance?

the

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

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I long for it with

this tender moment, Waylen’s phone

speaking

to Duefron

own life. She took three sleeping pills and your

an affair, and that woman came to

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as

hunch that Rena was somehow involved in the matter, even if his father

“I have to go

Rena overheard the conversation.

for Cecilia, she suggested, “You should

on his lips. After

respond. She lay down on

her, causing her

help but kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve done it a little too much and my legs are

she

but you have to pretend that you don’t care

this for a long time. At

was in a

Waylen leaned in and kissed her, murmuring

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

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

the beautiful and affectionate Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior

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

in Juliette’s eyes as she

she stopped him, as if on the verge

Juliette wanted to

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

on the bed,

on the edge of the bed, attempting

don’t suffocate

the quilt, throwing her arms

caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to

embrace, Cecilia uttered

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

gently caressing his sister’s head,

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

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

equate to a relationship. By that logic, is Dad in a relationship

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