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

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

her

reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained

nodded coldly

help but feel a sense of disappointment

made his

drifted off to

beside her, propped her

caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an

removed his

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

well aware

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

no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them other than

Silence enveloped them.

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

up a flirtatious exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, “Rena, you truly know how to provoke

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s not wake

Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his hand

Alexis slyly

over and feigned a

aback

grasped Waylen’s hand and

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

could finish his sentence, Rena kicked him

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

nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out of

planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her

an opportunity presented itself, he would attempt to take advantage of

but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability

birth to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within

clock struck six in

and Alexis as

Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen,

hallway, the employees of the Exceed

and tenderness—something they had never

placed Alexis in her child’s seat and

settled inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder,

the matter?” Rena

voice, “I’ll be working overtime tomorrow.

discerned his thoughts without a

moment, she responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll take Lexi to

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

her lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss

eyes brimmed with

suggested, “Get in the

smoked in front of Alexis but now the urge overwhelmed

object and climbed

cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it

black Maybach commenced its

lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel

resentfully at

Rena had returned.

was still alive and the three of

captivating face contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she

hatred for them burned

she hadn’t

the while, he had been consumed by

that I don’t?” Elvira

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

can compare to

pushed him

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 a suite. For

Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and

herself and drove back to the villa Lyndon

yet Dahlia

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

she received a sum

she had nearly squandered all

continued to nag for an

me. If

the staircase at the moment and overheard her

He trembled with fury.

failure of his life. In recent years, Elvira had

men and indulged in a

his wealth, it was

“Those assets don’t belong

“A sister?”

seemed to find it amusing. “Dad, are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and the

assessment struck a chord

had failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena wanted

He had visited Rouemn.

observe Rena from a distance, fearing

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.

the night, the report on Lyndon’s condition

the terminal stage

all, Lyndon still possessed approximately one billion dollars

members. Ideally, we

her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore

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 the highest probability

to see her

a discussion with Lyndon and was on the verge

However, Lyndon disagreed.

on the bed, he said softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about it. I won’t let her do this even it’s a

deep sense of

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