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 of

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

let her

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

merely nodded coldly in

help but feel a sense of disappointment

had departed, Waylen made his

drifted off

her, propped her

tenderly caressed Alexis’ little

removed his shoes and settled

its place on her slender waist, and he whispered,

was well aware of

he had harbored any intentions towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities

his private affairs,

Silence enveloped them.

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

slender waist began to move with gentle

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s

quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly tracing

to them, Alexis

over

aback by

grasped Waylen’s hand and silently

to touch their foreheads together as he whispered, “I truly desire to make love to you, Rena. I

finish his

she asserted, “Aren’t you supposed

his nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out

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

to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented

deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability to forget the

to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within

struck six

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they made their

heavily on

hallway, the employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help

and tenderness—something they had

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

gently touched her shoulder, prompting her

matter?” Rena

said in an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll

discerned his thoughts

“Tomorrow morning, I’ll take Lexi

the impression that he was displeased. However, he wrapped his arms around her slender waist and bestowed a

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

brimmed with

a prolonged moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get in

had he smoked in front of Alexis but now

object and

midway through, he extinguished it and opened the

sleek black Maybach commenced its leisurely journey, fading

elegant woman sat behind the

at

Rena had returned.

still alive and the

contorted, and her knuckles grew pale

for

she hadn’t even caught a glimpse of

had

does she have that I don’t?” Elvira

her sat a handsome young man, a beneficiary of her financial support. Drawing near, the boy toy sought

one can

Elvira pushed him

which he proudly displayed. After a considerable time, he finally ignited Elvira’s desire for intimacy. The two of them could hardly wait to reach a luxurious five-star hotel,

their encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and

and drove back to the villa Lyndon

fallen, yet Dahlia

spotting Elvira’s return, Dahlia was prepared to get her something to eat. However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s neck. “When will you

Elvira divorced, she received a sum of 20 million

three years, she had nearly squandered all of that

festered and 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

the staircase at

He trembled with fury.

his life.

in dalliances with numerous men and indulged in a

was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

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

“A sister?”

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

a chord

failed Reina and then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do with

He had visited Rouemn.

he only dared to observe Rena from a

blood, which alarmed Dahlia.

Lyndon… What’s happening to

on his knees, eventually collapsing

hazy consciousness,

Dahlia grew pale.

the late hours of the night, the report

had reached the terminal stage

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

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

immeasurable, compelling her

a suitable bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help.

to see her son

engaged in a discussion with Lyndon and was on the

However, Lyndon disagreed.

about it. I won’t let her do

deep sense of

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