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

was only now that she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her

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 hope we can

nodded coldly

couldn’t help but feel a sense of

Waylen made his

had drifted

propped her

caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an

resist, Waylen removed his shoes and settled

waist, and he

well aware

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

private affairs, for there existed nothing between them other

Silence enveloped them.

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

to stir up a flirtatious exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on

reminder, “Waylen, let’s

Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his

Alexis slyly opened

turned over and feigned

was taken aback by this

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently

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

finish his sentence, Rena kicked him

hoarse voice, she asserted, “Aren’t

nose against her neck

arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her

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

a prudish woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability to forget

birth to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched

clock struck six in

as

leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena

hallway, the employees of the

countenance exuded warmth and tenderness—something they

Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned

gently

matter?”

“I’ll be working overtime tomorrow. I want you

thoughts without

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

wrapped his arms around her slender waist and

licked her lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me so

eyes brimmed with

moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get

front of Alexis but now the urge

and climbed into

but midway through, he extinguished

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely journey,

behind the wheel of a white BMW. It

at

Rena had returned.

was still alive and the three of them

and her knuckles grew

hatred for them burned

hadn’t even caught a

had been

she have that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

her financial support. Drawing near, the boy

can compare to

pushed him

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 hotel, where they promptly checked into

stack of cash and carelessly tossed it onto

back to

yet

something to eat. However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you

she received a sum of 20

past three years, she had nearly squandered all of

she continued to nag for an

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

from the staircase at the moment

He trembled with fury.

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

numerous men

with his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy

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

“A sister?”

you her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and the Fowler family. She cares little

struck a chord

daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do with

He had visited Rouemn.

to observe Rena from a distance,

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

What’s happening to

went weak on his knees,

hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

of the night, the report on Lyndon’s condition was

terminal stage

distant relatives had all gathered. After all,

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

her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore the relatives

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

bear to

Lyndon and was on the verge of

However, Lyndon disagreed.

about it. I won’t let her do this even it’s

a deep sense of

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