Chapter 570 Insideoffice, silence enveloped the air, punctuating the gravity of the moment Rena's Complexion grew even paler as she mustered the strength to speak, her voice strained.
"Waylen, you know what? I'd rather make a simple deal with you.
The last thing we should discuss is love, the future, and marriage..." Rena raised her head slightly, her voice trembling.
"Remind me.
Who said marriage Is Just a piece of paper that ties two people down? A mere means of manipulations" Waylen, moved by her words, responded in a hoarse and gentle tone, "Rena, I'm sorry.
we caused you sadness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe retrieved a tissue and handed it to her, his gesture filled with empathy.
Suppressing her emotions, Rena spoke in a low voice.
"Waylen, if you want a chance, fine, I'll give you one.
One year... I'll be with you for one year, and then we'll go our separate ways.
Waylen sat with his back against the window, his figure shrouded in the darkness cast by the light behind him.
Upon hearing her proposal, his eyebrows raised ever so slightly.
"What if, within that year, you fall in love withand want to marry me?" Rena remained silent, but Waylen understood the meaning behind her silence.
She would exercise self-control to prevent herself from being attracted to him.
In this one year, she would keep her promise.
Leaning against the sofa, Waylen appeared at ease, but inwardly, his body was slightly tense.
He believed Rena's proposal was favorable.
After all, he had been instrumental in her career advancement.
She had also learned to negotiate and handle people.
A prolonged silence followed.
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Rena stared intently at him, her voice filled with tension.
"Waylen, do you want this chance or not?" "I want it," he responded, conceding to her terms.
-Swords missing approached the back of the sofa.
Gently, he embraced her, whispering in her ear, "Rena, I want it... Don'tsay things like we'll just sleep together anymore, How could I subject you to that? We'll be in an open relationship, okay?"
Waylen possessed both masculine charm and tenderness, which then strategically employed when dealing with Rena. She was well aware of his tactics.
Calmly, she replied, "No cohabitation, and don't takehto your parents.
"Okay.
But it wouldn't be too much forto occasionally bring you to myom apartment for a weekend, right? That's how couples spend ttogether," Waylen proposed. Rena didn't object.