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!

a state of

she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire

had let her imagination run

her embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said,

merely nodded coldly

help but feel a sense of disappointment wash

she had departed, Waylen made

drifted

propped

caressed Alexis’ little

his shoes and

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

Rena was well aware of this

he had harbored any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for

no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for

Silence enveloped them.

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

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

issued a gentle reminder, “Waylen,

quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly tracing

Alexis

turned over

was taken aback

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently gazed

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, you’ll still yearn for

finish his sentence, Rena kicked him

“Aren’t you supposed to

her neck before reluctantly getting out of

departed, Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a

opportunity presented itself, he would attempt to take

woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside

lingered in her memory, etched deeply

struck six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they made

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen,

first-floor hallway, the employees of the

exuded warmth and tenderness—something

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

settled inside, Waylen gently touched

matter?”

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

discerned his thoughts without a

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

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,

eyes brimmed with

prolonged moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get in the car.

smoked in front of Alexis but now

object and climbed into

lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it

black Maybach commenced its leisurely

woman sat behind the

resentfully at Waylen’s departing

Rena had returned.

child was still alive and the three of them appeared so

face contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the

for

hadn’t even caught a

all the while, he had been

have that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

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

can compare to

pushed

young man possessed some professional skill, which he proudly displayed. After a considerable time, he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of

their encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of

herself and drove back to the

had fallen, yet Dahlia

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

Elvira divorced, she received a

the past three years, she had nearly squandered all of that

continued to nag for

herself on the sofa, 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 has money. Although he can no

the staircase at the moment and overheard her

He trembled with fury.

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

dalliances with numerous men and

it was insufficient to satisfy

icily, “Those assets don’t belong solely

“A sister?”

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

assessment struck a

then their daughter. Rena

He had visited Rouemn.

only dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing her

causing him to cough up blood, which

Lyndon… What’s happening

knees, eventually

hazy consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

the night, the report on Lyndon’s condition was

had reached the terminal stage

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

among family members. Ideally, we find a suitable donor among you. Otherwise, we must rely on the bone marrow bank

love for her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore the relatives

we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena

bear to see

in a discussion with Lyndon and was on the verge of

However, Lyndon disagreed.

“Mom, don’t inform her about it. I won’t

felt a deep sense of

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