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 deep

night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire to be with her at

had let her imagination run

even in her embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler, I

nodded coldly

couldn’t help but feel a

made his way into the

had drifted off

her, propped her head with her

fingers, she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an intense focus and

his shoes

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

Rena was well

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

inquire about his private affairs, for there

Silence enveloped them.

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

to move with gentle gestures.

reminder,

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

to them, Alexis slyly opened her

over

was taken aback by this

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 past few years. Even if you

he could finish his sentence,

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

tenderly rubbed his nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out

cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her own

her. Whenever an opportunity presented itself, he would attempt to

she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her

Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within

clock struck six in

as they made their way

heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully

employees of the

exuded warmth and tenderness—something

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

Waylen gently touched her shoulder, prompting her

the matter?” Rena inquired,

with her and said in an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be working overtime tomorrow.

his thoughts without a

she responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll take

remained silent, 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, “Don’t kiss

eyes brimmed

“Get in the car.

before had he smoked in front of Alexis but

and

a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and opened the

its leisurely journey, fading

within the parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind

glared resentfully at Waylen’s

Rena had returned.

child was still alive and the three of them appeared so

grew pale as she gripped the

for them

three years, she hadn’t

the while, he had been consumed by

she have that I

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

can compare to

pushed

After a considerable time, he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to

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

and drove back to

yet Dahlia

was prepared 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?

Elvira divorced, she received a sum of 20

years, she had nearly

and she continued to nag for an extended

remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad still has money. Although he can no longer perform, he amassed great wealth in his early

staircase at

He trembled with fury.

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

dalliances with numerous men and indulged in

with his wealth, it was insufficient to

icily, “Those assets don’t belong solely to you.

“A sister?”

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

assessment struck a

daughter. Rena wanted nothing to

He had visited Rouemn.

he only dared to observe Rena from a

blood, which alarmed Dahlia. She screamed and

What’s

knees,

his hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night,

terminal stage of

and distant relatives had all gathered. After all, Lyndon still possessed approximately

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

love for her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore

had no blood ties to Lyndon. She fidgeted with her fingers and suggested, “If we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn

couldn’t bear to see her

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

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

deep sense

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