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!

in a state

that she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and

her imagination run

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

merely nodded

a sense of disappointment wash

Waylen made his

drifted

her, propped her head with

Alexis’ little face,

Waylen removed his

hand found its place on her slender waist, and

Rena was well aware

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

had no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there

Silence enveloped them.

behind her silence. However, he couldn’t help

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

reminder, “Waylen, let’s not

Waylen. Lifting the quilt he

Alexis slyly

she turned over and

taken aback by

grasped Waylen’s hand

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

could finish his sentence, Rena kicked him

she asserted, “Aren’t you supposed to

her

Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead

to her. Whenever an opportunity presented

fear of becoming

Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply

struck six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they

leaned heavily on

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

tenderness—something they had never

Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned himself to

inside, Waylen gently touched her

matter?” Rena inquired,

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

discerned his thoughts without

pondering for a moment, she responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll take Lexi

he was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender waist

and cautioned, “Don’t kiss

eyes brimmed with

“Get in

in front of

and climbed into

but midway through, he extinguished it

its leisurely journey, fading into

an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of

glared resentfully at

Rena had returned.

still alive and the three

and her knuckles grew

for

three years, she hadn’t even caught a

all the while, he had been consumed by

that I don’t?”

man, a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing

can

pushed him

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 hotel, where they promptly checked into a suite. For two hours, their bodies intertwined in

Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed it onto

to

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

Elvira divorced, she received a

she had

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

emerged from the staircase at the moment and

He trembled with fury.

was the greatest failure of his

in dalliances with numerous men and indulged in a lavish

was insufficient

“Those assets don’t belong solely to

“A sister?”

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

struck a chord with Lyndon’s

their daughter. Rena

He had visited Rouemn.

Rena from a distance,

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

Lyndon… What’s happening to

went weak on his knees, eventually collapsing

hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night, the report on

terminal stage

relatives had all gathered. After all, Lyndon

doctor delivered the news nonchalantly, “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,

immeasurable, compelling her

Lyndon. She fidgeted with her fingers and suggested, “If we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn

bear to see her son

and

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

felt a deep sense of

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