Waylenâs smile was faint.
âOf course.
I donât employ money to manipulate relationships.
â
Darren scrutinized Waylen from head to toe.
He conceded that Waylen surpassed Harold in many aspects, carrying himself with greater poise.
As a father, Darren yearned for his daughterâs happiness.
For a woman to chase after a man was hardly a dependable approach.
After contemplation, Darren appended his signature to the contract, solidifying a billion-dollar deal for the Moore Group.
In turn, he would assume the mantle of chief financial officer at the Fowler Group.
Post-deal, as Darren prepared to depart, Waylen personally ushered him out, an act of courtesy that deeply resonated with Darren.
A noble gesture from a high-born man was not to be taken lightly.
After a momentâs hesitation, Darren inquired.
âWaylen, I have a question.
When did you develop feelings for Rena? From what I know, your paths havenât crossed all that frequently.
â
Love at first sight⦠Darren was skeptical.
Waylenâs smile remained enigmatic.
He gazed at the man before him, whispering, âMr.
Gordon, you might find this hard to believe.
I owe you a debt.
â
Frustration creased Darrenâs brow, aware that prying further from Waylen would yield little.
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With Darrenâs departure, Waylen stood in silence, his gaze following him.
Regret gnawed at Waylen.
He had failed Darren.
In truth, Rena hadnât seen Darren the night he passed away.
The blame rested on Waylenâs shoulders.
Upon Darrenâs return to the company, he attended to his duties.
That evening, upon Renaâs arrival, Darren hesitated to address her.
Before he could decide, the doorbell chimed.
Eloise answered, revealing a disheveled Harold on the threshold.
Though visibly distressed, he struggled to maintain his composure.
âIâm here to see Rena.
â
Haroldâs countenance darkened, and Eloise astutely surmised the cause.
With a subtle sigh, she granted Harold entrance.
In that instant, Rena emerged from the bedroom, her surprise evident as she laid eyes on Harold.