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

discovered that he had regained his memory, her eyes had been brimming

was both

about to turn to the other side when he

Waylen recognized the man.

son of a tycoon in Heron, who led

eldest son had perished in a car

Albert was the sole heir, but he

and planted a kiss on it, Waylen curled his lip

he got in the car and headed toward

good mood because things were progressing according to

the journey, Waylen cast numerous

ask, “Why do you

“Because you look beautiful.”

car at a red light. He turned toward her, his gaze locked onto

mentally, during this

Albert was

certain that Rena

adjust her shawl and remarked, “I didn’t

Waylen

another man

caressed her tender cheek and said in a low voice, I

his feelings was

fell for this trait. Rena was no

slightly and glanced away, murmuring, “I won’t be

the back of her head and pulled her closer. Rena called him softly,

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

single kiss nearly set the winter night

impatiently honked their horns. Rena came to her senses and

his slender fingers and said hoarsely, “They’re just

speechless. With a cheeky grin in response, Waylen proceeded to start

already late at night when they arrived home. Rena first went to check on

Waylen brewed some ginger tea

ensuring everything was in order, Rena sat in the study, engrossed in reading files on

gently placed the ginger tea on her desk and leaned in to kiss her on

the kids fallen

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

Waylen hugged her from behind, his lips grazing the soft skin behind

Fowler, can you give the baby in your belly a rest?” He purposely referred to

that Waylen was still jealous because of

“Do you really care so much

had faith in Rena and didn’t want to appear insecure. He playfully toyed with her tender ear and pretended to

bothered at

words still carried a hint of

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

the younger man, picked Rena up and carried her into the bedroom.

her and replied, “Mrs. Fowler, what I have

couldn’t resist

knew what he enjoyed the most. The atmosphere was

one bedside lamp

and patient with Rena, who had

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

murmured,

Waylen chuckled mischievously.

Rena was up early the next morning, continuing her work

had been printed out, and they happened

rose adorned the

She couldn’t help but marvel at Waylen’s stamina despite being almost 36

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

help but admire his vitality. Her phone rang, and it was Albert on the Line, Rena answered, asking,

with

most people think Zack will be the

Rena listened attentively.

the hotel’s sofa, glanced at Zack and continued, ° be honest, he’s lost his edge since he got married. If I hadn’t taken it easy on him, he wouldn’t have

interrupted, “Get to

Albert smiled craftily.

Mrs. Fowler, how do you plan to thank me?” Rena responded coolly, “You can gain both money and beauty, can’t

essence, Rena was hinting that she intended to switch someone else to carry out

responded, “Well, I was just joking,

rolled

genuinely interested in her but merely had too much time on his

up, Albert rubbed his

Albert, “I’m telling you, 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

that playing with a woman like her

playfully tapped Albert on the head with his

isn’t like the women you’re used to

knew that Albert was somewhat attracted

the window and

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, first

there were many unwritten rules, and Tyrone’s feelings

always

had met on

now I view her as a sister, Albert, you can have your fun with anyone, but don’t set your sights on Rena. Believe me, you’ll be the one who

saying,”I

He wanted Zack to accompany him

you at the

Albert sat

what Zack had said but remained

decided to send a bouquet of roses to

with Rena when

the bouquet, Cecilia widened her eyes and stammered, “Rena, do you have an

belly.

pranks, driven by sheer idleness

servant to dispose of

she dialed Ruth’s number and, in

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

she sometimes felt fearful 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 lack the

her own

the garden. The whole conservatory was

was quite a romantic

cut a few bouquets of roses

“Waylen has planted enough for me to take care

finally understood Rena’s

she loved

made Cecilia

and noticed Cecilia lost in thought. She couldn’t help but smile and asked,

blushed upon

of contemplation, Rena

you and Edwin to

of trust in Rena. Even though Mark was Rena‘s uncle,

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

as a gesture of

didn’t say anything but snuggled

the two women. He

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