“What are you thinking?" he asked, his touch tender.

Rena's face flushed, and she pretended to turn her attention to the passing scenery outside the window.

Waylen caressed her delicate face, smiling.

"I'm not a womanizer. There are no other women around me. I'm so engrossed in my work that I have no time for frivolous affairs."

Rena blushed even more, her heart racing. He was so shameless!

He had no time? But he had been intimately involved with her these past few days!

“Aren't you the one who's always eager for sex? I feel like you're the hornier one," he whispered in her ear.

Rena was pure and innocent. Anger surged within her upon hearing his words, but she chose to look over it, refusing to embarrass Waylen at the banquet.

After all, Waylen held immense fame and power in Duefron.

The moment he entered the banquet hall, he was immediately surrounded and flattered by a group of people.

They were also curious about Waylen's female companion, having heard rumors of his new relationship. Witnessing Rena's presence, they couldn't help but appreciate her beauty and charm.

Waylen exchanged pleasantries with the crowd while Rena held onto his arm, not wanting to disturb his interactions.

Aware of her potential boredom, Waylen suggested taking her to get some food and find a place to sit.

“Waylen!" Cecilia called out in a sweet voice, holding onto Harold's arm as they approached.

Upon seeing Harold, Rena grew slightly nervous. She hadn't expected to encounter him in this setting.

Waylen sensed her unease.

He glanced sideways at Rena and smiled at Cecilia.

“I didn't expect you to come."

Resting against Harold's shoulder, Cecilia said in a coquettish manner

“Harold wanted to see Mr. Coleman, so I brought him here."

She played with the buttons on Harold's shirt and complained, "I never knew you had such an interest in art."

Harold indulged Cecilia but kept his gaze fixed on Rena.