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

his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply did not take her seriously and had no desire

had let her imagination

embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler, I hope we can have

nodded coldly

a sense

made his way

drifted

positioned beside her, propped

Alexis’ little face, exuding an

Waylen removed his shoes

its place on her slender waist, and he whispered,

was well

had harbored any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him to act on

had no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there

Silence enveloped them.

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

up a flirtatious exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even

gentle reminder, “Waylen,

on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both of

Alexis slyly opened

she turned over

taken aback

Waylen’s hand and

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

finish his sentence,

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

against her neck before reluctantly getting

Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender

make love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented

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

pain of giving birth to Alexis still lingered in

six in

and Alexis as they made

leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena

the employees of the

and tenderness—something they had

parking lot, Waylen securely placed Alexis in her child’s seat and then positioned himself to shield Rena from the car’s roof

settled inside, Waylen gently touched

matter?” Rena

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

his thoughts

responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll take Lexi to visit my mother.

Rena with the impression that he was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a kiss upon her amidst the bustling entrance

and cautioned, “Don’t kiss me

brimmed with

and suggested, “Get in the car. I’ll

in front of

and climbed into the car

head, lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and opened the

commenced its leisurely journey,

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

at Waylen’s departing

Rena had returned.

the three

grew pale as she gripped the steering

for them burned

years, she hadn’t

had

have that

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

can compare

Elvira pushed

two of

their encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of

herself and drove back to

had fallen, yet Dahlia

get her something to eat. However, 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

a sum of

had nearly squandered

festered and she continued to nag

“Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my

staircase at

He trembled with fury.

his life. In recent years, Elvira

engaged in dalliances with numerous men and indulged in

was insufficient

“Those assets don’t belong solely to

“A sister?”

“Dad, are you foolish? Does Rena consider you her father? She maintains close ties with the

a chord with

daughter. Rena wanted

He had visited Rouemn.

only dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing her

him to cough up blood, which

What’s happening to

his knees, eventually

hazy consciousness, he

Dahlia grew pale.

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

reached the terminal stage

gathered. After all, Lyndon still possessed approximately

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

her son was immeasurable, compelling her to

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 for help. She is Dad’s

couldn’t bear to see

a discussion with Lyndon and was on the

However, Lyndon disagreed.

inform her about it. I won’t let her

deep

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