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 deep

she realized that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously

had let her imagination run

in her embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained

nodded coldly in

couldn’t help but feel a sense of

departed, Waylen made his way

had drifted

propped

caressed Alexis’ little face,

removed his shoes and

found its place on her slender waist, and

truth, Rena was well aware

countless opportunities for him to act on them

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

Silence enveloped them.

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

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,

reminder, “Waylen,

the quilt he covered both of them,

them, Alexis slyly opened

she turned over and feigned

taken aback by this

grasped Waylen’s hand

as he whispered, “I truly desire to make love to you,

could finish his sentence, Rena kicked him

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

nose against her neck before reluctantly

her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her own

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

wasn’t a prudish woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside

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

clock struck six

Rena and Alexis as they made

from her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully

the employees of the Exceed

exuded warmth and tenderness—something they had never

Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then

Waylen gently touched

the matter?”

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

discerned his thoughts without

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

around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst

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

eyes brimmed with

suggested, “Get in the

of Alexis but

not object and climbed

his head, lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it

its

elegant woman sat behind the

glared resentfully at

Rena had returned.

still alive and the

contorted, and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped

hatred for

three years, she hadn’t

had been consumed by thoughts

that I don’t?”

handsome young man, a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing

can compare to

Elvira pushed

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 passionate

of cash and carelessly

back to the villa Lyndon had

yet Dahlia remained

noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you cease your frivolous affairs? Wouldn’t

received a sum of

had nearly squandered all of that

she continued to

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 wealth in his early

at the moment and

He trembled with fury.

his life. In recent

numerous men and indulged in

his wealth, it was

belong solely to you. You have

“A sister?”

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

struck a

then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

dared to observe Rena

blood, which

What’s happening

went weak on his knees, eventually collapsing

consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

the night,

the terminal stage of

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

doctor 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

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, we could turn to Rena

bear to see

in a discussion with Lyndon and was

However, Lyndon disagreed.

inform her about

deep

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