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

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

had let her imagination run

maintained a polite tone

nodded coldly in

a sense

departed, Waylen made his way into

had drifted off

her, propped her head with

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

to resist, Waylen removed his

its place on her slender waist, and

was well

any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him

to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed

Silence enveloped them.

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

to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe,

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s

he covered both of them, his hand

Alexis

she turned over and

taken aback

tightly grasped Waylen’s hand and silently

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

finish his sentence, Rena

asserted, “Aren’t

tenderly rubbed his nose against her neck before reluctantly

planting a tender

constantly desired to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity

but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside

pain of giving birth to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched

struck six

Alexis as they made their way

heavily

the Exceed Group

and tenderness—something they

placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched

matter?”

an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be working overtime tomorrow. I want you and Lexi to

discerned his thoughts

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

his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst

lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss

eyes brimmed with

moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get in

before had he smoked in front of Alexis but

did not object and climbed into the car

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

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely

lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of

glared resentfully at

Rena had returned.

was still alive and the three

contorted, and her knuckles grew pale

for them burned

three years, she hadn’t even caught a

all the while, he had been consumed

that I don’t?”

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

one can compare

pushed him

for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to reach

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

to the

had fallen, yet

she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t it be better for

she received a sum of 20 million

had nearly squandered all of that

festered and she continued

“Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad still has money. Although he

the staircase at the moment

He trembled with fury.

of his life. In

numerous men and indulged

wealth, it was

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

“A sister?”

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

a chord

their daughter. Rena wanted

He had visited Rouemn.

dared to observe Rena from a

which alarmed Dahlia. She screamed and

Lyndon… What’s happening to

weak on his knees, eventually collapsing onto

hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night, the report on Lyndon’s

terminal stage

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, we find a suitable donor among you. Otherwise, we must rely on

was immeasurable, compelling her to

to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is Dad’s biological daughter. I believe she has the highest probability

couldn’t bear to

Lyndon and

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

deep sense

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