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

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

was both

about to turn to the other side when he noticed

Waylen recognized the man.

the illegitimate son of a

had perished in

the sole heir, but he still

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

got in the car and

was in a good mood because things were progressing

the journey, Waylen cast numerous glances

ask, “Why do you turn to look at me from

“Because you look beautiful.”

stopped the car at a red light. He turned toward her, his

for nearly eight years. He believed he had changed significantly, both physically and mentally, during this time,

suspected that Albert was

that Rena had

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

Waylen knew

with another man over the years, but she had

tender cheek and said in a low voice, I truly

straightforward expression of his feelings was

this trait. Rena was

and glanced away, murmuring, “I won’t be fooled by sweet

her head and pulled her closer. Rena called him

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

single kiss nearly set the winter

Rena came to her senses and

lips with his slender fingers and said hoarsely, “They’re

With a cheeky grin in response, Waylen proceeded

when they arrived home.

brewed some ginger

Rena sat in the study, engrossed

desk and leaned in to

the kids

their adorable children, Rena‘’s heart softened.

his lips grazing the soft

you give the baby in your belly a rest?” He purposely referred to her as Mrs. Fowler in

that Waylen was still jealous because of

asked, “Do you really care so much

to appear insecure. He playfully toyed with her tender

not bothered at

carried

to say more. She drank her ginger tea

wanting to prove his charm over the younger man, picked Rena up and carried her into the bedroom. Rena quickly wrapped her arms around his neck and teased, “I

Fowler, what I have to do

resist his

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

left only one bedside lamp

patient with Rena, who had to admit that she enjoyed their intimate

between husband and wife. Both of them enjoyed the intimate

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

Waylen chuckled mischievously.

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

been printed out, and they happened to be what

rose adorned

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

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

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

spoke with a

most people think Zack will be

Rena listened attentively.

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

interrupted, “Get

Albert smiled craftily.

ensure that Miss Hanson loses all her money in this competition. Mrs. Fowler, how do you plan to thank me?”

hinting that she intended to switch someone else to carry out

immediately responded, “Well, I was just joking, I’ll help you

privately rolled her

wasn’t genuinely interested in her but

Albert rubbed

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,

playing with a woman like her would

tapped Albert on the head

like the women you’re used to

Zack, however, knew that

approached the window

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 come, first served… Being even a second too late doesn’t

Duefron, there were many unwritten rules, and Tyrone’s feelings for Rena were a topic not

always minded

over the years, Waylen and Tyrone had met on no more than three occasions in

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

shrugged, saying,”I

were baseless. He wanted Zack to accompany him to practice racing, but Zack took his leave

at the

gone, Albert sat in solitude

Zack had said but remained

of roses

with Rena

eyes and stammered,

at Rena’s pregnant belly. Rena found the situation both amusing

of Albert’s pranks,

servant to

and, in a hushed tone,

call. She continued chatting with Cecilia,

honest, Rena was one year younger than her. Furthermore, due to

despised her

conservatory was adorned with blooming

felt that Waylen was quite

few bouquets of roses and meticulously arranged them with leaves, creating an exquisite

has planted enough for me to take

innocent, finally understood Rena’s implied

loved roses, she only

Cecilia a

looked up and noticed Cecilia lost in thought. She couldn’t

blushed upon hearing

moment of

wanted to take you and Edwin to Czanch, What

Even though Mark was Rena‘s uncle,

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

patted her as a gesture of

anything but

home with Alexis and Leonel after picking them up. Upon witnessing the scene, he let the children play on their own and approached the two women. He took out a cigarette, lit it, and with a smile, teased,

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