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

had regained his memory, her eyes had

both elated

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

Waylen recognized the man.

was Albert Waston, the illegitimate son of a

son had perished

was the sole heir, but he

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

the car and headed toward

she was in a good mood

the journey, Waylen cast

gaze compelled her attention, She couldn’t help but ask, “Why do you turn to look at me from time

“Because you look beautiful.”

car at a red light. He turned toward

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

that Albert was

he was certain that Rena had dealt

pretended to adjust her shawl and remarked,

Waylen

had so many opportunities to be with another man over

voice, I truly wish I could keep you all to myself.”

straightforward expression of his feelings was a common

for this trait. Rena was no

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

cradled the back of her head and pulled her closer.

kiss her lips gently. After a while, she couldn’t resist and responded in

kiss nearly set the winter

impatiently honked their horns. Rena came to her senses and

with his slender fingers and

a cheeky grin in

late at night when they arrived home. Rena first

brewed some ginger tea for

sat in the study, engrossed in reading

and leaned in to kiss

the kids

their adorable children, Rena‘’s heart softened. She nodded and

Waylen hugged her from behind, his lips

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

aware that Waylen was still jealous because

“Do you really care so much about it? If it bothers

faith in Rena and didn’t want to appear insecure. He playfully toyed with

not bothered

carried

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

over the younger man, picked Rena up and carried her into the bedroom. Rena quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and teased, “I have something important

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

resist

time, so she knew what he

one bedside

and patient with Rena, who had to

bond between husband and wife. Both

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

Waylen chuckled mischievously.

was up early the next morning, continuing her work in the

of documents had been printed out, and they happened

rose adorned

and took in the fragrance of the rose. She couldn’t help but marvel at Waylen’s stamina despite being

to

couldn’t help but admire his vitality. Her phone rang, and it was

spoke with

month, and most people think Zack will be the

Rena listened attentively.

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

“Get to

Albert smiled craftily.

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

that she intended to switch

just joking,

rolled her

Albert wasn’t genuinely interested in her but merely had too much time on

up, Albert rubbed

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

playing with a woman like her would

Albert on the

isn’t like the women you’re used to

Zack, however, knew that Albert

approached the window

has been in love with Rena for years, and it never worked out. That’s just how love goes, first come, first served… Being even a second too

unwritten rules, and Tyrone’s feelings for Rena were a topic not to be

always

had met on no

like Rena once, but 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

Albert still believed that Zack’s words were baseless. He wanted Zack to accompany him to practice racing, but Zack took his leave and headed back

the competition

Albert sat in solitude

what Zack had said but

send a bouquet of roses to Rena‘s

with Rena

and stammered, “Rena, do you

belly. Rena found the situation both amusing

it to be one of Albert’s pranks, driven by sheer idleness rather

instructed a servant to dispose of

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

Rena ended the call. She continued chatting with

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

to the garden. The whole conservatory was adorned with blooming

felt that Waylen was quite a romantic

few bouquets of roses and meticulously arranged them with leaves,

“Waylen has planted enough for me to

was innocent, finally understood Rena’s implied message after

essentially saying that although she loved roses, she only

Cecilia a

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

blushed upon hearing

moment of contemplation, Rena

wanted to take you and

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

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

her as a

but

them up. Upon witnessing the scene, he let the children play on their own and approached the two women. He took

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