He instructed Jazlyn, “Ask Miss Stanley to join us. And bring some desserts.”

Jazlyn departed, her smile still intact.

Waylen lifted Alexis onto the sofa, allowing her to settle in comfortably. He then turned to Rena with a smile. “I don’t really know her. But since you’re unhappy, I’ll let you see her… So as to prove my innocence.”

Rena saw through Waylen’s deception, remaining unswayed.

A contemptuous snort escaped her lips as she retorted, “My happiness is not contingent on your personal affairs.”

Waylen’s smile widened and he confidently stated, “My private life has nothing to do with her. However, you and Alexis play a significant role in it!”

With a pointed gaze directed at Alexis, he turned to her and inquired, “Wouldn’t you agree?”

Alexis, perched on her father’s lap, regarded Rena with a gaze that hinted at a heartbreaker.

Rena found herself at a loss for words, unable to respond.

Their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of Jazlyn.

Jazlyn approached with a tray holding Alexis’ favorite pine nut muffins and an assortment of delectable desserts.

Following Jazlyn was Maeve Stanley, a renowned female celebrity known for her confidence.

Maeve possessed exceptional acting skills, accolades and a respectable reputation within the industry.

Having missed an opportunity to get closer to Waylen during their time in Hondrau, she had come today to finalize an official contract, determined not to let this chance slip away again.

Jazlyn made a welcoming gesture, addressing Maeve, “Miss Stanley, please have a seat.”

Maeve smiled, prepared to take a seat, but her brows furrowed upon noticing another woman already occupying the sofa.

The woman was undeniably stunning, exuding youth and elegance.

In contrast to the typically waif-like female stars in the entertainment industry, she possessed a slender yet shapely figure.

Maeve’s unease grew, contemplating if this woman could be Waylen’s lover.

Just as Maeve hesitated, Alexis climbed down

Waylen cast a brief glance in her direction.

He walked over to the coffee machine, preparing to brew a cup of coffee.

Knowing Rena’s fondness for coffee, he had specially acquired a quality vintage coffee machine from Ypsila, ensuring she could enjoy a delicious cup every time she visited.

Removing his coat, Waylen revealed a dark blue shirt paired with black suit pants.

The well-fitted shirt accentuated his impressive physique, showcasing his maturity and charm. Maeve couldn’t help but feel that she had finally found the perfect match for herself.

Assuming that the coffee was being made for her, she took it for granted.

Despite Waylen being a business elite, she was an A-list actress in her own right, believing she deserved someone of his caliber.

Compelled to win over his daughter, Maeve took a seat at the small round table. She too desired to relish a muffin and engage Alexis in conversation.

As she reached out her hand, Alexis swiftly snatched the last pine nut muffin, scurried over to Rena and gently fed it to her, inquiring, “Mom, is it delicious?”

Mom?

Wasn’t this woman her sitter?!

Maeve, who had experienced many things in life, now found herself feeling deeply embarrassed. When she looked at Rena once more, she dared not display the same arrogance as before, yet she clung to a glimmer of hope.

Waylen and his wife had long divorced, so perhaps this meeting was solely due to the child.

Meanwhile, Waylen approached the scene.

Placing a cup of coffee in front of Rena, he said gently, “It’s not advisable to consume excessive amounts of coffee. You should limit yourself to half a cup.”

Maeve was utterly taken aback!

That cup of coffee was not intended for her!

Unwilling to accept this reality, frustration took hold of her, and she demanded, “Why?”

She refused to believe that Waylen was unaware of her thoughts.

That night, she had knocked on his room door. He had denied her entry, but he hadn’t uttered a single harsh word, Later, she heard that he had left Hondrau that very night.

Waylen had always been careful to separate his personal and professional life.

He gently patted Rena’s shoulder and instructed, “Take Lexi to the lounge. I’ll discuss business matters with Miss Stanley.”

Recognizing that he wished to spare Maeve any embarrassment, Rena complied, lifting Alexis into her arms.

Resting her head on Rena’s shoulder, Alexis stuck out her tongue playfully at Maeve.

Returning to his desk, Waylen dialed an internal line, summoning the deputy general manager. “Barry, come to my office.”

Barry Reed responded promptly.

Waylen then paid no attention to Maeve. He focused on the document and engaged in conversation with Jazlyn.

At that moment, Barry arrived.

As soon as he entered, Waylen pointed at Maeve and stated icily, “Miss Stanley wishes to revisit the contract. You can handle it with her. By the way, did we previously agree on an annual endorsement fee of 12 million dollars? Due to recent financial difficulties, we will reduce it to 10 million dollars. If she is dissatisfied, she doesn’t have to sign the contract.”

Barry was taken aback.

What had happened?

Turning a cold gaze towards Maeve, Waylen declared, “Miss Stanley, henceforth, direct all your inquiries to Mr. Reed here!”

Having already saved her from humiliation once, and seeing that she had not grasped her mistake, Waylen felt no obligation to spare her further embarrassment.

He sought a spokesperson, not a lover!

a state of deep

that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire to be

let her

still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler, I hope we can have a pleasant

merely nodded

help but feel a sense of

Waylen made

drifted off to

beside her, propped

she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an

removed his shoes

slender waist, and he whispered,

Rena was well aware of

harbored any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him

to inquire about his private affairs, for

Silence enveloped them.

comprehended the meaning behind her silence. However, he couldn’t help but feel a

exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on

reminder,

the quilt he covered both of them, his hand

to them, Alexis

she turned over

aback by this

tightly grasped Waylen’s hand and silently

their foreheads together as he whispered, “I truly desire to make love to you, Rena. I refuse to believe that you haven’t yearned for me during these

his sentence,

voice, she asserted, “Aren’t you supposed to be

his nose against her neck before

cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender

love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented

a prudish woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability to forget the

to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within her

clock struck six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they made their

Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen,

the first-floor hallway, the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t

warmth and tenderness—something they

Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder, prompting

the matter?” Rena

an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be working overtime tomorrow. I

discerned his thoughts without

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll take Lexi to visit my

arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst

licked her lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me

eyes brimmed with

smiled and suggested, “Get in the

he smoked in front of Alexis

and climbed into the

lit a cigarette, but midway through, he

commenced its leisurely journey, fading into the

sat behind the wheel of a white BMW. It

glared resentfully at

Rena had returned.

alive and the three of them appeared so

face contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped

hatred for

past three years, she hadn’t

while, he had been consumed by thoughts of

that I don’t?”

sat a handsome young man, a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing

one can

pushed

he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to reach

stack of cash and carelessly tossed it onto the

and drove back to the

yet

to get her something to eat. However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t it be better

she received a sum

the past three years, she had nearly

festered and she continued to

me. If my funds run dry, Dad still has

staircase at

He trembled with fury.

was the greatest failure of his life. In recent years, Elvira had crossed

in dalliances with numerous men and

it was insufficient to satisfy

don’t belong solely to

“A sister?”

are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and

a chord with Lyndon’s

had failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

he only dared to observe Rena from a

causing him to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia. She

What’s happening to

knees, eventually

his hazy consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night, the report on Lyndon’s condition was

the terminal stage

all,

bone marrow transplant. Prepare yourselves for a potential match among family members. Ideally, we find a suitable donor among you. Otherwise, we must rely on the bone marrow bank but given Mr. Coleman’s deteriorating health,

love for her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore

Lyndon. She fidgeted with her fingers and suggested, “If we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is Dad’s biological daughter. I believe she has the highest probability of being a compatible

to see

and was on the verge of

However, Lyndon disagreed.

inform her about it. I

a deep sense

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255