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

that his rejection that night had not been a mere tease. He simply

had let her imagination

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

merely nodded

a sense of disappointment

made his way into the

drifted off

her, propped her head with her

delicate fingers, she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face,

removed his shoes and settled

found its place on her slender waist, and

Rena was well aware

were countless opportunities for him to act on them back

desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between

Silence enveloped them.

he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of unhappiness that she seemed

flirtatious exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, “Rena,

a gentle reminder, “Waylen,

wasn’t lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both

Alexis slyly

she turned over and

aback by

grasped Waylen’s hand

leaning in close to touch their foreheads together as he whispered, “I truly desire to make love to you, Rena. I refuse to believe that you haven’t yearned for me during

his sentence,

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

tenderly rubbed his nose against her

her arms, planting a

opportunity presented

prudish woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability to forget the painful

Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within

six in

accompanied Rena and Alexis as they

her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on

employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help but be

and tenderness—something they had never seen

child’s seat and then positioned himself to

Rena settled inside, Waylen gently touched

the matter?”

said in an incredibly tender voice, “I’ll be

thoughts without a word

morning, I’ll take Lexi to visit my mother. How

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

cautioned, “Don’t kiss me so

brimmed

he smiled and suggested, “Get

smoked in front of

and climbed into

bent his head, lit a cigarette, but midway through, he extinguished it and opened the door to

its leisurely journey, fading into

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

at Waylen’s departing

Rena had returned.

still alive and the three of

knuckles grew

hatred for them

years, she hadn’t even caught a glimpse

had been consumed by thoughts

she have that I don’t?” Elvira uttered

beneficiary of her financial support.

can compare

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

stack of cash and

rose, dressed herself and drove back to the villa Lyndon

yet Dahlia

prepared to get her something to eat. However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on

received a

she had nearly squandered all of

she continued to nag for an extended

herself on the 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

from the staircase at the moment and overheard

He trembled with fury.

failure of his life. In recent years,

numerous men and

with his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her

“Those assets don’t belong solely to you.

“A sister?”

her father? She maintains close ties with the Evans family and the Fowler

assessment struck a chord with Lyndon’s

Reina and then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing

He had visited Rouemn.

Rena from a distance, fearing

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

What’s happening

knees, eventually

his hazy consciousness,

Dahlia grew pale.

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

the terminal

all,

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 bank but given Mr. Coleman’s deteriorating health,

compelling her

and suggested, “If we 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 highest probability of

to see her son

and was on the verge of contacting

However, Lyndon disagreed.

the bed, he said softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about it. I

a deep

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