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

was only now that she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire to be with her

let her

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

nodded coldly in

but feel a sense

departed, Waylen made his way into the

drifted off

beside her, propped

she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little

resist, Waylen removed his shoes and

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

was well aware of

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

his private affairs, for there existed

Silence enveloped them.

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

her slender waist began to move with gentle

reminder, “Waylen,

opportunity wasn’t lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered

to them, Alexis slyly

over

was taken aback by this sudden

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently gazed

interlaced his 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

he could finish his sentence,

voice, she asserted, “Aren’t you supposed to

her neck before reluctantly

Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her own

an opportunity presented

of becoming pregnant, aside from her

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

six in the

Alexis as they made their

leaned heavily on Waylen,

of the Exceed Group couldn’t help but be

countenance exuded warmth and tenderness—something they had

child’s seat and then positioned himself to

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder, prompting her

the matter?”

voice, “I’ll be working overtime

his thoughts without

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll take

remained silent, leaving Rena with the impression that he was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender

and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me so

eyes brimmed with

suggested, “Get in the

he smoked in front of Alexis but now the urge

and climbed into the

a cigarette, but midway through, he

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely

parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel

resentfully at

Rena had returned.

still alive and the three of them

contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the

for

she hadn’t even caught a glimpse

had been consumed by thoughts

does she have that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

her sat a handsome young man, a beneficiary of her financial

can

Elvira pushed him

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

stack of cash

and drove back to the villa

yet

However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous

received a sum of 20 million

years, she had nearly squandered all of

festered and she continued

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 longer perform,

emerged from the staircase at the moment and overheard her

He trembled with fury.

was the greatest failure of his life. In recent

men and indulged

wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

belong solely

“A sister?”

amusing. “Dad, are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with

struck a

had failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena

He had visited Rouemn.

dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing

to cough up blood, which

What’s

knees, eventually

hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

night, the report on

terminal stage

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

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

immeasurable, compelling her

suggested, “If we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is Dad’s

couldn’t bear to see

a discussion with Lyndon and was

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

deep sense of

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