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

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

had let her imagination

even in her embarrassment and with a reduced endorsement fee, she still maintained a polite tone as she said, “Mr. Fowler, I hope

nodded coldly

feel a sense of disappointment wash

made his

drifted off to

her, propped her head

she tenderly caressed Alexis’ little face, exuding an intense

resist, Waylen removed his

its place on her slender waist, and he

truth, Rena was well aware of

towards Maeve, there were countless opportunities for him to act

about his private affairs, for there existed

Silence enveloped them.

help but

her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He

gentle reminder, “Waylen,

he covered both of them, his

them, Alexis slyly opened

turned over and feigned a

was taken aback

Waylen’s hand

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 these past few years. Even if you haven’t, you’ll still yearn for

could finish his sentence,

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

her neck

Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her

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

of becoming pregnant,

to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within

struck six in

Rena and Alexis as they made

Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena

employees of the Exceed Group couldn’t help but

warmth and tenderness—something they had never

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

inside, Waylen gently touched her shoulder, prompting her

the matter?” Rena inquired,

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

thoughts

responded, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll

he wrapped his arms around

and cautioned,

brimmed with

prolonged moment, he smiled and suggested, “Get

in front of Alexis but

not object and climbed

lit a cigarette, but midway through, he

black Maybach commenced its leisurely journey,

parking lot, an elegant woman sat behind the wheel of

at Waylen’s

Rena had returned.

the three of them appeared

and her knuckles grew pale as she gripped the steering

for

years, she hadn’t even caught a glimpse of

the while, he had been consumed by thoughts of

she have that I don’t?” Elvira

a beneficiary of her financial support.

can compare

pushed him

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, where they promptly checked into

encounter, Elvira retrieved a stack of cash and carelessly tossed

herself and drove back to

fallen, yet

Dahlia was prepared to get her something to eat. However, her anger flared when she noticed the hickeys on Elvira’s

received a sum of 20 million

had nearly squandered all

and she continued to nag for

a cigarette and lit it. Deliberately exhaling smoke rings, she remarked, “Mom, you’re always pestering me. If my funds run dry, Dad still

the staircase at the

He trembled with fury.

was the greatest failure of his life. In recent years,

in dalliances with numerous men

his wealth, it was insufficient to satisfy her extravagant

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

“A sister?”

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

a chord with Lyndon’s

then their daughter. Rena wanted nothing to do with

He had visited Rouemn.

to observe Rena from a distance, fearing

to cough up blood, which alarmed Dahlia. She

Lyndon… What’s happening

weak on his knees,

his hazy consciousness,

Dahlia grew pale.

night, the report on Lyndon’s condition

had reached the terminal stage

had all gathered. After all, Lyndon still

match among family members.

was immeasurable, compelling

bone marrow match, we could turn to Rena for help. She is Dad’s biological daughter. I believe

bear to

in a discussion with Lyndon and was on the verge

However, Lyndon disagreed.

he said softly, “Mom, don’t inform her about

a deep sense

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