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!

found herself in a

rejection that night had not been a mere tease.

let her imagination

endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler, I hope

nodded coldly

but feel a sense

she had departed, Waylen made his

had drifted off

positioned beside her, propped

caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding

Waylen removed his shoes and settled

hand found its place on her slender waist, and he whispered, “I truly

truth, Rena was well

were countless opportunities for him to act

about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them

Silence enveloped them.

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

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

gentle reminder, “Waylen, let’s not wake

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

to them, Alexis slyly opened

she turned over

aback by this

tightly grasped Waylen’s hand

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

he could finish his sentence, Rena

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

his nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out of

planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing

opportunity presented itself, he would attempt to take advantage

deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability

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

struck six in the

Rena and Alexis as

from her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on

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

tenderness—something they had never seen

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

inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder,

matter?” Rena inquired,

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

his thoughts without

I’ll take Lexi to

his arms around her slender waist and bestowed

and cautioned,

eyes brimmed

he smiled and suggested, “Get in the car. I’ll

smoked in front of Alexis but now

not object and

through, he extinguished it and opened the door to join

commenced its leisurely journey,

behind the

glared resentfully at Waylen’s departing

Rena had returned.

still alive and the three of

grew pale

for

hadn’t

all the while, he had been consumed by thoughts of

that

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

one can

pushed him

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

retrieved a stack of

to the villa Lyndon had purchased in

had fallen, yet Dahlia remained

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

Elvira divorced, she received a sum of 20 million

had nearly squandered all of

and she continued to

Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad still has money. Although he can

from the staircase at the

He trembled with fury.

failure of his life. In recent years, Elvira had

dalliances with numerous men

with his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

said icily, “Those assets don’t belong solely

“A sister?”

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

a chord with Lyndon’s

daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do

He had visited Rouemn.

only dared to observe Rena from a distance, fearing her

him to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia. She screamed

What’s happening

his knees, eventually collapsing onto

his hazy consciousness, he murmured softly,

Dahlia grew pale.

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

reached the terminal

distant relatives had all gathered. After all, Lyndon

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, waiting may not

son was immeasurable, compelling her

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

with Lyndon and was on the verge of contacting

However, Lyndon disagreed.

“Mom, don’t inform her about

a deep

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