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

a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had

had let her imagination

to offend Waylen, even in her embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr.

nodded coldly in

but feel a sense

made his way into

drifted

positioned beside her, propped her

caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an intense focus

resist, Waylen removed his shoes and settled

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

truth, Rena was well aware of

were countless opportunities for him to

desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them other than

Silence enveloped them.

he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of unhappiness

with gentle

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s not

rare opportunity wasn’t lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly

to them, Alexis

turned over and feigned a

aback by this sudden

hand and silently gazed at

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, Rena kicked

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

nose against her neck before reluctantly

in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her

opportunity presented itself,

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

lingered in her memory,

struck six

Rena and Alexis as they made their way

leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully

the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help

tenderness—something they

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

inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder, prompting her

the matter?” Rena

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

discerned his thoughts without a

pondering for a moment, she responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll

arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon

cautioned, “Don’t kiss me

eyes brimmed with

he smiled and suggested, “Get in the car. I’ll

in front of Alexis but

not object and climbed into the

cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely journey, fading into

the parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of a white BMW.

glared resentfully at

Rena had returned.

alive and the three of them appeared

her knuckles grew pale as she gripped

for them burned

the past three years, she hadn’t even caught a glimpse

the while, he had been consumed by thoughts

does she have that

her financial support. Drawing near, the boy toy sought

one can compare

Elvira pushed

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 intertwined in

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

rose, dressed herself and drove back to the villa Lyndon had purchased

had fallen, yet

her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t it be better for you to find someone to marry

she received a

three years, she had nearly squandered all of that

continued to nag for

seating herself on the sofa, Elvira retrieved a cigarette and lit it. Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me.

from the staircase at the moment

He trembled with fury.

of his life. In recent years, Elvira had crossed

numerous men

his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her

assets don’t belong solely to you. You have a

“A sister?”

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

struck a chord

their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to

He had visited Rouemn.

only dared to observe Rena

which alarmed

Lyndon… What’s happening

knees, eventually collapsing

his hazy consciousness, he murmured

Dahlia grew pale.

late hours of the night, the

terminal stage

had all gathered. After all,

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 the bone marrow bank but given Mr. Coleman’s deteriorating health, waiting

love for her son was immeasurable, compelling her to

match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is

couldn’t bear to see

discussion with Lyndon and was on the verge of contacting

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

deep

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