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!

found herself in a state of

was only now that she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease.

let her

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

merely nodded coldly

help but feel a sense

made his way

drifted off

positioned beside her, propped her head with

she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little

to resist, Waylen removed his shoes and settled

found its place on her slender waist, and he whispered, “I truly haven’t done anything

Rena was well aware

Maeve, there were countless opportunities

his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them

Silence enveloped them.

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

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

a gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s

quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly tracing her

to them, Alexis

over and feigned a

was taken aback by this

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently

to make love to you, Rena. I refuse

his sentence, Rena

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

her neck before reluctantly getting

Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her

Whenever an opportunity presented itself, he

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

still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within her

six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily

the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help but

tenderness—something they had never

parking lot, Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned himself

gently touched her

the matter?” Rena

“I’ll be working overtime tomorrow. I want you and Lexi to accompany

discerned his thoughts

morning, I’ll

he wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her

and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me so

eyes brimmed with

he smiled and suggested, “Get in

of

did not object and climbed into the car

a cigarette, but midway through,

Maybach commenced its leisurely journey,

the parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of a white BMW.

resentfully at Waylen’s

Rena had returned.

child was still alive and the three of them

grew

hatred for them burned

she hadn’t even

he had been consumed by thoughts

that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

sat a handsome young man, a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing near, the boy toy sought to

one can compare to

Elvira pushed

The two of them could hardly wait to reach a luxurious five-star hotel, where they promptly

Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed it

herself and drove back to the

had fallen, 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

Elvira divorced, she received a sum of 20

three years, she had nearly squandered

festered and she continued to nag for an

a cigarette and lit it. Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my

the staircase at the moment

He trembled with fury.

the greatest failure of his life. In recent years,

engaged in dalliances with numerous men and indulged in

his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

then said icily, “Those assets don’t belong solely

“A sister?”

her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and

struck a chord

and then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

he only dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing

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

What’s happening to

went weak on his knees, eventually

his hazy consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night, the report on

had reached the terminal

relatives had all gathered. After all, Lyndon still possessed approximately one

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

was immeasurable, compelling

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

couldn’t bear to

in a discussion with Lyndon and was on

However, Lyndon disagreed.

softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about it. I won’t let

deep sense

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