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

weight of such a night seemingly primed for an

she were on

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

tears welled up in

believed that Joseph and Vera’s divorce was an unattainable

been

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

point, they should cease discussing matters of

Waylen’s heart sank.

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

anger surged. “Waylen, you despicable

rendering Rena incapable of breaking free from his

man and

dare to strike you!” Rena declared

the air, she slapped him across

expanse, it felt as though time had frozen, leaving only the sound of their gasps. After a brief pause, Rena proceeded to graze

ran his tongue across his

kiss her. Yet, Rena resisted and fiercely

of blood mingled with their

desire to conquer, He grew impatient, filled with eagerness and an

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

exquisite dress fell to

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

time, their intimate encounter lingered, stretching

that Rena felt a sense of relief. He scooped her up

Today was special.

this night, he belonged

with

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

had succumbed

for a shower, but Waylen held

pressing

whispered, “Don’t be

suit pants from the edge of the

to her feet,

pulled her back, and she found

ring in hand, he revealed, “52 carats.

gaze burned with intensity as he fixed his eyes

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

remarked, “It’s too

fit your ring

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

was the

refused him when he presented the

Waylen retained his charm, her feelings

passionate encounter lingered, and she didn’t

condom in the heat of the moment.

the ring back in the box

of silence, she spoke up. “I’m

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

Rena remained concerned.

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

Waylen didn’t want her to take medication,

he pressed her, eventually succumbing to her wishes.

nodded gratefully and politely replied,

chuckled, his

getting dressed, he pinched her chin and grumbled, “Sometimes I feel like you deny yourself the pleasure

his frustration

refused to be taken advantage

lifted the quilt in front of him and headed for the bathroom, declaring, “I

and words fueled Waylen’s desire

This woman…

his wallet, and left to buy

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

closed the door behind him, poured her a glass of warm

embraced her gently, whispering into her ear, “Rena, am I not worth another

swallowed the water and pill, she experienced

fingers caressing the soft flesh 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

Rena’s body stiffened.

a baby for me, Rena. I

this tender moment,

was Korbyn, speaking

to Duefron

has tried to take her own life. She took three

“Harold is having an affair, and

Waylen felt helpless.

pills even passed as attempt

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

“I have to

Rena overheard the conversation.

Cecilia, she suggested, “You

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

lay

her, causing

couldn’t help but kiss her and complain in a low voice, “We’ve

was so angry that she

comfortable, but you have to pretend that you don’t care about it. Just admit it, where else can you enjoy

like this for a long time. At this moment, they seemed

was in a

and kissed her, murmuring softly, “I’m

Don’t meet Tyrone.”

and returned to Duefron. Upon entering the

his mother, the beautiful and affectionate Juliette, caught sight of him, she approached as though she had found a savior and whispered, “Go and persuade your little sister. She hasn’t eaten anything all

“It’s okay. I’ll

Juliette’s eyes as

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

understood what Juliette

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

door open, he found Cecilia lying on

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

sleeping pills and not dying? What a survivor you are! But don’t suffocate yourself

emerged from beneath the quilt,

gently caressing her head and saying softly, “Are you attempting to harm yourself or just trying to act like a spoiled

his embrace, Cecilia uttered softly,

“What’s wicked about me?”

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

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

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

they

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

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