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

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

let her

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

merely nodded

feel a sense

made his way into the

had drifted off to

beside her, propped her head

delicate fingers, she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding

to resist, Waylen removed his shoes and settled

waist, and he whispered, “I truly haven’t done anything to encourage

truth, Rena was well aware

any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities

Rena had no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them other than

Silence enveloped them.

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

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

reminder, “Waylen, let’s

opportunity wasn’t lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his hand

to them, Alexis slyly opened her

turned over

taken aback by this

Waylen’s hand and silently gazed

their foreheads together as he whispered, “I truly desire to make love to you, Rena. I refuse to believe that you

he could finish his sentence,

a hoarse voice, she asserted, “Aren’t you supposed

his nose against her

Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender

an opportunity presented itself, he

woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from

to Alexis still lingered

clock struck six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they

playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully followed

of the Exceed Group

countenance exuded warmth and tenderness—something they had

the parking lot, Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned himself to shield Rena from the

inside, Waylen gently

the matter?” Rena inquired,

“I’ll be

thoughts without a

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

leaving Rena with the impression that he was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst the bustling entrance gate of

lips and cautioned,

brimmed with

prolonged moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get in the car. I’ll have a cigarette

before had he smoked in front of Alexis but now the urge overwhelmed

not object and climbed into the

cigarette, but midway through,

its leisurely journey, fading into the

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

resentfully at

Rena had returned.

still alive and the three of

her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the steering

hatred for them

past three years, she hadn’t

had been consumed

that

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

can compare to

pushed him

young 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 five-star

their encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed

drove back to the villa

had fallen, yet

her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t it be better for you to find someone to marry

Elvira divorced, she received a sum

years, she had nearly squandered all of

she continued to nag for an extended

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

from the staircase at the moment and

He trembled with fury.

his life. In recent years,

in dalliances with numerous men and indulged in a lavish

wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

said icily, “Those assets don’t belong solely to you. You have a

“A sister?”

to find it amusing. “Dad, are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and the Fowler family. She cares little about

assessment struck a chord with

had failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena

He had visited Rouemn.

observe Rena from

to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia.

What’s happening to

weak on his knees, eventually

consciousness, he murmured softly,

Dahlia grew pale.

late hours of the night, the report on

had reached the terminal stage

had all gathered. After all, Lyndon still possessed approximately one billion dollars in

“Mr. Coleman’s condition cannot be further delayed. He urgently requires a 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, waiting may not be

compelling her to implore

to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is

bear to see her son

and was

However, Lyndon disagreed.

bed, he said softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about it. I won’t let her do

felt a deep sense

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

Comments ()

0/255