Waylen raised a placating hand, signaling her not to delve further.

As Jazlyn exited, Waylen remained solitary, a sense of solitude settling around him.

In this dream, events from ten years ago were occurring, and he alone held the script of fate, privy to both past and future. The woman he yearned for stood before him, yet he found himself resorting to every means to draw her near.

The impulsive kiss he had stolen from Rena weighed heavily on his conscience.

Furthermore, he bore a debt owed to Harold, one he was intent on repaying. And then there was Darren.

Waylen's eyes slitted, his anticipation for the next encounter with Rena palpable. He yearned to possess her, by any means necessary, to bring his dream to a close and finally take her home.

Fueled by ten years of rigorous training, Waylen executed his plans unflinchingly, fulfilling his objectives that day.

Four o'clock in the afternoon arrived.

As appointed, Darren entered a club and pushed open the door to the private room.

Waylen sat alone, a formidable stack of documents before him. His demeanor exuded an air of aloof professionalism, a stark departure from the affable young man of the previous night.

A fleeting smile graced Darren's lips as he inquired.

“Mr. Fowler, is there something significant you wish to discuss?"

Waylen lifted his gaze.

In an instant, his expression shifted, warmth and geniality sweeping over his features once more.

Standing, he greeted with a smile.

“Mr. Gordon, you can call me Waylen. I have a matter I'd like to discuss with you. My apologies for intruding."

Darren was no fool.

He approached with a congenial smile, engaging in small talk to test the waters.

They settled into their seats. Waylen cut to the chase, his smile unwavering.

“There's financial information pertaining to the Moore Group. As the Chief Financial Officer, I trust you're well-acquainted with the details. And I... I share a close connection with Rena. She holds affection for Harold, quite devotedly. So I wish to assist the Moore Group."

Hearing this, Darren was taken aback.

No man in his right mind could be this naive.