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 state

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

her

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

merely nodded coldly

feel a sense of disappointment

Waylen made his way into

had drifted off to

beside her, propped her head

Alexis’ little face,

removed his shoes

its place on her slender waist, and he whispered,

was well aware of this

any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for

his private affairs, for there

Silence enveloped them.

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

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

issued a gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s not

Lifting the quilt he

Alexis

over and feigned

aback by this

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently gazed

to you, Rena. I refuse to believe that you haven’t yearned for me during these past few years. Even if you haven’t,

his sentence,

a hoarse voice, she asserted, “Aren’t

her neck before reluctantly getting out

in her arms, planting a tender kiss

to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented itself, he would

she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from

to Alexis still lingered in her memory,

struck six in the

Rena and Alexis as

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on

of the Exceed Group couldn’t help

countenance exuded warmth and tenderness—something they

in her child’s seat and then positioned himself to shield Rena from the

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched her

the matter?”

incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be working

discerned his thoughts without a

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

was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst the

licked her lips and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me so

eyes brimmed

and suggested, “Get in the car. I’ll

he smoked in front of Alexis

and climbed into the car

cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and opened the

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely journey, fading into the

woman sat behind the

at Waylen’s

Rena had returned.

the three of them appeared so

face contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she

for them

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

the while, he had been consumed by

she have that I don’t?” Elvira

a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing near, the

can compare

Elvira pushed him

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

retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed it

rose, dressed herself and drove back to the villa

yet Dahlia

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

a sum

she had

she continued to nag for an

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 longer perform, he amassed great

from the staircase at the moment and

He trembled with fury.

his life. In recent years,

dalliances with numerous men and indulged in a lavish

wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy

belong solely to you. You

“A sister?”

“Dad, are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains

a

then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

Rena from

frustration surged, causing him to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia. She screamed and rushed

What’s happening

on his knees, eventually collapsing

consciousness,

Dahlia grew pale.

late hours of the night, the report on

reached the terminal

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

for a potential match among family members. Ideally, we find a

for her son was immeasurable, compelling her to implore

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

couldn’t bear to see her

engaged in a discussion with Lyndon and

However, Lyndon disagreed.

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

felt a deep

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