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!

herself in a state of

mere tease. He simply did not take

let her imagination

still maintained

nodded coldly

help but feel a

had departed, Waylen made his way into

drifted

positioned beside her, propped her head

tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an intense

Waylen removed his shoes

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

Rena was well aware of

there were countless opportunities for him to act on them back

his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them

Silence enveloped them.

help but feel a twinge of unhappiness

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

a gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s not wake

lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered

to them, Alexis slyly

she turned over and feigned

aback

hand

fingers with hers, leaning in close to touch 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 haven’t,

finish his sentence, Rena

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

her

Alexis in her arms, planting a tender

Whenever an opportunity presented itself, he

but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant,

still lingered in

clock struck six in

Rena and Alexis as they made their

heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully followed

the first-floor hallway, the employees of the Exceed Group

and tenderness—something they had never

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

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched

matter?”

“I’ll

discerned his thoughts without a word

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

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

lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me

brimmed

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

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

and climbed into

bent his head, lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and opened

commenced its leisurely journey,

elegant woman sat behind the wheel

at Waylen’s

Rena had returned.

alive and the three

and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the

hatred for them burned

years, she hadn’t even

all the while, he had been consumed by

that

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

can

pushed him

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

encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and

drove back to the

fallen, yet Dahlia

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? Wouldn’t it

received a sum of 20

had nearly squandered all

continued to nag for an

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 can no

the staircase at the moment and overheard her

He trembled with fury.

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

engaged in dalliances with numerous men and

with his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her

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

“A sister?”

She maintains close ties with the

assessment struck a chord with

their daughter. Rena wanted nothing

He had visited Rouemn.

only dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing

which alarmed Dahlia. She screamed

Lyndon… What’s

went weak on his knees, eventually collapsing onto the

consciousness,

Dahlia grew pale.

the night, the report on Lyndon’s

reached the terminal stage

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

yourselves for a potential match among family members. Ideally, we find a suitable donor among

was immeasurable, compelling her to implore

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

bear to see her

with Lyndon and was on the verge of contacting

However, Lyndon disagreed.

about it. I won’t let

felt a deep sense

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