Ruth promptly introduced Albert, making a special mention of Aline.

“This is Miss Hanson, my former boss. She’s got several major projects in hand.”

Considering the immense wealth of the Carson family, Zack didn’t pay much attention to Aline.

Albert, on the other hand, seemed more attentive.

Standing at about 6 feet with strikingly beautiful eyes, Albert exchanged several significant glances with Aline. They were both sure that they were interested in each other… in more than just a casual encounter.

Half an hour later, in a hotel suite.

Aline and Albert were passionately engaged in intimate activities, both of them perspiring heavily.

The room seemed to be filled with an air of romance. Eventually, everything settled down.

Albert reclined against the headboard, lit a cigarette, and began to smoke leisurely.

Aline, resting her head on his shoulder, felt physically and mentally content. She was fully aware that Albert was known for his promiscuous behavior, and that she was simply one of many in his eyes.

After a brief embrace, Albert regained his energy. They started again.

Aline was quite exhausted and laid on the bed to rest while he took a shower.

Albert reemerged from the bathroom with a bath towel wrapped around him. He didn’t shy away from Aline, proceeding to dress without hesitation.

Aline chuckled, thinking he had no inhibitions whatsoever.

However, she didn’t mind much. She propped her head up and inquired.

“Will we meet again for this?”

With a cigarette in his mouth, Albert replied somewhat casually, “It depends. I’ll call you when I’m free

Aline, clad in a bathrobe, left the bed.

She approached him from behind, hugged him and whispered softly, “Do you have someone else?”

Albert smiled, not denying it.

Aline wasn’t just interested in their physical encounters; she had ulterior motives. Leaning against his back, she asked, her tone a mixture of flirtation and probing, “Have you had sex with Ruth?”

Albert furrowed his brow.

He gently removed her hands and replied nonchalantly, “She works for the club’s boss.”

Aline was relieved, thinking that Ruth’s words held truth. Albert tightened his belt.

“Are you jealous?”

Perched at the end of the bed, Aline gazed at him with flirtatious eyes and purred, “I have a film project in the works. The lead role is a race car driver, and the leading actor has yet to be decided.”

Albert leaned against the TV cabinet, studying Aline up and down.

Without mincing words, Aline got straight to the point.

“However, the project is short on funds. Ruth claimed that you could make quick money. I don’t trust her too much. But if I cast you as the male lead, we would be in this together. I’m confident you won’t double-cross me.”

Albert didn’t immediately agree. He cited his lack of acting experience as a concern.

Aline stood and moved closer to him, speaking softly, “An acting coach can teach you. You’ve got nothing to worry about, Albert. You’re more than qualified. If you take on this movie, I can guarantee you’ll become famous.”

Albert lit a cigarette and stated.

“I’ll need to think about it.” Aline smiled and didn’t press him further.

Albert exited the suite.

The banquet was still in full swing…

Ruth brushed past Albert but merely smiled without saying a word.

Finally, Albert’s gaze settled in a corner of the banquet hall, where Zack and Danna were engaged in conversation with a stunning woman. Being Zack’s best friend for many years, Albert recognized the woman as Rena.

She exuded beauty and femininity. Albert strolled over and called out, “Zack, Danna… Mrs. Fowler.” Zack held his wife close.

When he spotted Albert, he invited Albert to join them and formally introduced him to Rena.

Albert took out a cigarette case from his pocket, tossed it onto a small coffee table, and grinned, “I’ve heard a lot about Mrs. Fowler.”

Zack detected the irony. He cleared his throat and said, “That’s enough. Danna is still here.”

Danna chuckled.

“I don’t mind. When my brother pursued Mrs. Fowler, he was even more embarrassed.” Zack pretended to pinch Danna’s neck, feigning annoyance.

“Which wife is as magnanimous as you? Danna, do you love me or Mrs. Fowler more?’

Danna Laughed.

Zack affectionately pinched her cheek and teased, “You’re playing innocent.”

Just then, someone called for Zack, so he led Danna away for other social obligations. This left Rena and Albert alone in the corner.

“Mrs. Fowler to thank me I’ve made quite a few sacrifices for you. How do you plan Albert inquired with a mischievous look.

Rena fixed her gaze on Albert.

After a pause, she reached into her bag and placed a check in front of him.

“Thank you for your efforts, Mr. Waston. I’ll give you the rest of the money when it’s finished.”

Albert examined the check; it was for 20 million.

He smiled faintly.

“Mrs. Fowler, you’re remarkably generous.”

Rena stood up.

She gently draped her Dior shawl around her shoulders and spoke in a composed tone.

“I won’t need to pay anything more if I can resolve it with money.”

Then she gracefully departed from the banquet hall. Albert took the check and moistened his lips.

What an astute woman. She could discern his interest in her yet displayed no hint of delight or resistance.

She was indeed extraordinary. Albert decided to follow Rena.

At the entrance of the five-star hotel, a black limousine was already waiting. Accompanied by her assistant, Rena emerged from the lobby.

The car door was opened. Waylen stepped out of the vehicle and embraced his wife, speaking tenderly.

“Get in, my love.”

smiled warmly at

had regained his memory, her eyes had been brimming with even

was both elated

car door behind her and was about to turn to the other

Waylen recognized the man.

Albert Waston, the illegitimate son of a

son had perished in a

he

check, and planted a kiss on it, Waylen curled his lip

he got in the car and headed toward

remained unfazed. If anything, she was in a good mood because things were

the journey, Waylen cast

but ask, “Why do you

“Because you look beautiful.”

at a red

and mentally, during

that Albert was

that Rena

well aware of his thoughts. She pretended to adjust her shawl and remarked, “I didn’t like

course Waylen knew

be with another man over

her tender cheek and said in a low voice, I truly wish I could keep you

of his feelings

fell for this trait.

glanced away, murmuring, “I won’t be fooled

cradled the back of her head and

and then leaned in to kiss her lips gently. After a

nearly set the winter night

honked their horns. Rena came to her senses and pushed away

her lips with his slender fingers and said hoarsely,

a cheeky grin in response, Waylen proceeded to start the

was already late at night when they arrived home. Rena first went

Waylen brewed some ginger tea for

everything was in order, Rena sat in the study, engrossed in

ginger tea on her desk and leaned in

kids fallen

thought of their adorable children, Rena‘’s heart softened.

about Rena, Waylen hugged her from behind, his lips grazing the soft

a rest?”

Waylen was still jealous because of

you really care so much about it? If it bothers you, I won’t have

didn’t want to appear insecure. He playfully toyed

not bothered at

still carried

chose not to say more. She drank her ginger tea and was about to

Rena up and carried her into the bedroom. Rena quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and teased, “I have something important to attend

her and replied, “Mrs. Fowler, what I have to do now is

resist

married for a long time, so she knew what he enjoyed the most. The atmosphere was

one bedside

gentle and patient with Rena, who had to admit

natural part of the bond between husband and wife. Both of them enjoyed the

murmured, “I can’t even get up to deal with

Waylen chuckled mischievously.

their playful banter, Rena was up early the next morning, continuing her work

thick stack of documents had been printed out,

white rose adorned

in the fragrance of the rose. She couldn’t help

and he had stayed up to work on documents in the middle of the night, even going jogging in the

and it

spoke with

an event next month, and most

Rena listened attentively.

honest, he’s lost his edge since he got married. If I hadn’t taken

interrupted, “Get to

Albert smiled craftily.

how do you plan to thank me?” Rena responded coolly, “You can gain

was hinting that she intended to switch someone

just joking, I’ll help

privately rolled

her but merely had too much time

up, Albert rubbed his lips and smiled

Rena has a husband, and Waylen is not one to mess with. Don’t provoke Rena. If Danna finds out, she’ll cry every night, and I won’t be able to bear it.” Albert, observing Zack, commented, “If it weren’t for you,

believed that playing with a woman like her would be

playfully tapped Albert on the head with

it. Rena isn’t like

knew that Albert was somewhat attracted to

the

Rena, but it wasn’t serious. But Danna’s brother, Tyrone, has been in love with Rena for years, and it never worked out. That’s just how love goes,

unwritten rules, and Tyrone’s feelings for Rena were a

always minded

and Tyrone had met on no

to Albert and added, “I did like Rena once, but now I view her as a sister, Albert, you can have

shrugged, saying,”I

to accompany him to practice racing, but Zack took his leave and

you at the competition

sat in

recalled what Zack had said but remained

a bouquet of roses to Rena‘s villa during

Rena

her eyes and stammered,

a glance at Rena’s pregnant belly. Rena found the situation

believed it to be one of Albert’s pranks, driven by

to dispose of the

and, in a hushed

ended the call. She continued chatting with Cecilia, who was curious but

of Rena. To be honest, Rena was one year younger than her. Furthermore, due to her relationship with Mark, she could technically be considered Rena’s aunt. So why did she

despised her own

whole conservatory was

that Waylen was quite

to cut a few bouquets of roses and meticulously

“Waylen has planted enough

was innocent, finally understood Rena’s implied message after

saying that although she loved roses, she

made Cecilia

in thought. She couldn’t help but

upon hearing Rena’s

moment of contemplation,

Mark wanted to take you and Edwin to Czanch, What do

Rena. Even though Mark

her shoulder and responded like a perplexed young girl, “Rena, I haven’t decided yet. I want to

patted her as a gesture

didn’t say anything but

play on their own and approached the two women. He took out a

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