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

a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire to be with

let her

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

nodded coldly in

feel a sense of

departed, Waylen made his

had drifted

her, propped her head with

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

resist, Waylen removed his shoes

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

well

towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him to

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

Silence enveloped them.

meaning behind her silence. However, he couldn’t help but

with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, “Rena, you

reminder, “Waylen, let’s not wake

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

them, Alexis

over and

was taken aback by this sudden

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently gazed at

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

tenderly rubbed his nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out of

her arms, planting a tender kiss on her

constantly desired to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented

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

still lingered in her memory,

six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they made their

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen, while

the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help

and tenderness—something they had never seen

and then positioned himself to shield Rena

settled inside, Waylen gently

the matter?” Rena

her and said in an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be working overtime tomorrow. I

thoughts without

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

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

cautioned, “Don’t kiss me

brimmed with

“Get in the car.

smoked in front of Alexis but now the

not object and climbed into

cigarette, but midway through, he

black Maybach commenced its

elegant woman sat behind the

resentfully at

Rena had returned.

child was still alive and the three

her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the

for them burned

she hadn’t

all the while, he had been consumed by thoughts

that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

man, a beneficiary of her financial support.

one can

pushed him

time, he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to reach a

retrieved a stack of cash

dressed herself and drove back to the

yet Dahlia remained

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

she received a sum of 20 million

she had nearly squandered all

and she continued to nag

Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad

emerged from the staircase at the moment and overheard her

He trembled with fury.

greatest failure of his

with numerous men

wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

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

“A sister?”

Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and the Fowler family. She cares little about

a chord

their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

observe Rena

to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia.

What’s happening

went weak on his knees, eventually

hazy consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

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

had reached the terminal stage of

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

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 may not be

love for her son was immeasurable, compelling

had no blood ties to Lyndon. She fidgeted with her fingers and suggested, “If we fail to find a suitable bone marrow match,

bear to see her son

Lyndon and was on

However, Lyndon disagreed.

on the bed, he said softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about

deep

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