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.”

warmly at

he had regained his memory, her eyes had

both elated

car door behind her and was about to turn to the other side when he noticed a figure standing in the

Waylen recognized the man.

Waston, the illegitimate son of a tycoon in Heron, who led a

had perished in

sole heir, but he still shunned taking over the

locked, Albert grinned, extracted the check, and planted a

he got in the car and headed toward his

she was in a good mood because things were progressing according to

Waylen cast numerous glances in

attention, She couldn’t help but ask, “Why do

“Because you look beautiful.”

a red light. He turned

had known Rena for nearly eight years. He believed he had changed significantly, both physically and mentally, during this time, However, he found that his wife had become

that Albert was

certain that Rena had

adjust her shawl and remarked, “I didn’t like him. Besides,

course Waylen

with another man over the years, but she had ultimately remained

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

of his feelings was a

this trait.

glanced away, murmuring,

of her head and pulled her closer. Rena called

to kiss her lips gently. After a while, she couldn’t

nearly set the winter

impatiently honked their horns. Rena came to her senses and

fingers and said hoarsely, “They’re

grin in response,

night when they arrived home. Rena first went to check on the

Waylen brewed some

in the study, engrossed in

on her desk and leaned

kids fallen

Rena‘’s heart softened. She nodded

from behind, his lips grazing

belly a rest?” He purposely referred to her as Mrs.

was aware that Waylen was still jealous because

much

want to appear insecure. He playfully

not bothered at

carried a hint

drank her ginger tea and was about to continue reading

into the

what I have to do

resist his

married for a long time, so she knew what

one

gentle and patient with Rena, who had to admit that she enjoyed

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

rested her head against his chest and murmured, “I can’t even get

Waylen chuckled mischievously.

the next

of documents had been printed out, and they

fresh white rose adorned

fragrance of the rose. She couldn’t help but marvel

he had stayed up to work on documents in the middle of the

phone rang, and it was Albert

with a sarcastic

most people think Zack

Rena listened attentively.

he’s lost his edge since he got married. If I hadn’t taken it easy on him, he wouldn’t have won

“Get to the

Albert smiled craftily.

all her money in this competition. Mrs. Fowler, how do you plan to thank me?” Rena responded coolly, “You can

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

immediately responded, “Well, I was just joking,

privately rolled her

but merely had too

hanging up, Albert rubbed his

wife, he warning 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 you,

with a woman like her

Albert on the head with his

isn’t like the women you’re used to

knew that Albert

the window

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

many unwritten rules, and Tyrone’s feelings for

always

had met on no

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

saying,”I hear

him to practice racing, but

the

gone, Albert sat in

recalled what Zack had said

decided to send a bouquet of roses

Rena when

Cecilia widened her eyes and

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

one of Albert’s pranks, driven by sheer idleness rather than genuine

servant to

she dialed Ruth’s number and, in a hushed tone,

She continued chatting with Cecilia, who was curious but hesitant to

Furthermore, due to her relationship with Mark,

her own

Rena to the garden. The whole conservatory was adorned with blooming white roses, most likely

felt that Waylen was quite a

roses and meticulously arranged them with leaves, creating an

casually, “Waylen has planted enough for me

finally understood Rena’s implied

although she loved roses,

Cecilia a

thought. She couldn’t help but smile and asked,

upon

a moment of

that Mark wanted to take you and Edwin to Czanch,

Rena. Even though Mark was Rena‘s uncle, Cecilia

like a perplexed young girl, “Rena, I haven’t decided yet. I want to go, but

her as a

didn’t say anything but

approached the two women. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and with a smile, teased, “What’s

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