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

had not been a mere tease. He simply

let her imagination

endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler,

nodded

but feel a

Waylen made

had drifted off to

positioned beside her, propped her head with

caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an intense focus and

resist, Waylen removed his shoes and settled beside

found its place on her slender waist, and

Rena was well aware of this

any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him to act on them back in

desire to inquire about his private affairs, for

Silence enveloped them.

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

hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, “Rena, you truly know how

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s

lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly

to them, Alexis slyly

she turned over and feigned a

taken aback by this sudden

tightly grasped Waylen’s hand

interlaced his fingers with hers, leaning in close to touch 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 past few years.

could finish his sentence, Rena

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

nose against her neck before

her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before

constantly desired to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity

fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her

still lingered in her memory, etched

clock struck six in the

and Alexis as they made their way

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily

the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t

tenderness—something

seat and then positioned himself to shield Rena from the car’s roof as she

Waylen gently

matter?” Rena

said in an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll

his thoughts without a word

morning, I’ll take Lexi to visit my mother.

wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed

lips and cautioned, “Don’t

brimmed with

smiled and suggested, “Get in the car.

smoked in front of

did not object and

his head, lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and

commenced its leisurely journey,

parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of

resentfully at

Rena had returned.

alive and the three of them

captivating face contorted, and her knuckles grew pale

for them

past three years, she hadn’t even caught a glimpse of

the while, he had been consumed by thoughts of

she have that I don’t?”

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

can compare to

pushed

man possessed some professional skill, which he proudly displayed. After a considerable time, he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to reach a luxurious

Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed it onto the

drove back to the villa Lyndon had purchased in

had fallen, yet Dahlia

she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t it

received a sum of

years, she had nearly squandered

festered and she continued to nag

seating herself on the sofa, Elvira retrieved a cigarette and lit it. Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad still has money. Although he can no longer perform, he

from the staircase at

He trembled with fury.

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

with numerous men and

with his wealth, it was insufficient

“Those assets don’t belong solely to

“A sister?”

are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties

assessment struck a chord

had failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing

He had visited Rouemn.

to observe Rena from a distance, fearing her

blood, which alarmed

What’s happening to

weak on his knees,

consciousness, he murmured softly,

Dahlia grew pale.

the night, the report

terminal

and distant relatives had all gathered. After all, Lyndon

Prepare yourselves for a potential match among family members. Ideally, we find a suitable donor among you. Otherwise, we must rely on the

son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore the relatives

bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is Dad’s biological daughter. I

to see her son

engaged in a discussion with Lyndon and was on the verge of contacting

However, Lyndon disagreed.

softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about it. I won’t let her do this even it’s a

a deep

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