She had always been independent and capable of taking care of herself.

Yet, no matter how occupied Waylen was, he had been calling her seven or eight times a day lately. It might sound trivial, but Rena didn’t find it stressful.

Instead, she savored the sweetness it brought to her life.

Even though Aline had used her connections to search for her child, she hadn’t made any progress.

Her mind was in turmoil.

That night, she visited Albert’s apartment.

As he opened the door, his hair was still wet, and he was clad in a bathrobe, indicating he had just showered.

The lingering scent of a woman’s perfume filled the room.

As expected, a tall woman emerged from the bedroom, wrapped in a bath towel, and hugged Albert from behind, her beautiful eyes filled with hostility.

“Albert, who’s this old woman?”

A shadow crossed Aline’s face, her expression turning somber.

She was in her early 30s, but how dare this woman address her as an old woman?

Without reprimanding her, Albert patted the woman’s bottom and said,

“Go back home. I’ll see you next time.”

The woman smiled and returned to the bedroom to get dressed.

After a while, she emerged, carrying a bag. She gave Albert a kiss and left.

Despite her experience, Aline couldn’t tolerate Albert’s Lifestyle.

She entered the apartment and questioned, “Albert, why do you have to spend time with women every day?”

Albert didn’t pay much attention to her.

He walked to the sofa, sat down with his legs spread, lit a cigarette, and glanced at her.

“It’s none of your business. Miss

Hanson, why do you love me? I’m just a playboy. I have no intention of inheriting any family business. Just give up! The exit is on your left.”

Aline’s eyes blazed with fury.

She had gone to great lengths to please Rena and had humbled herself before Vera.

“Let’s get married! I’ll give you the freedom you desire.”

Albert pushed her away.

He adjusted his bathrobe and restrained his desires.

“What if the marriage I desire involves loyalty?”

In his mind, the ideal couple was Like Waylen and Rena.

It was love that seemed to last for eternity.

Despite endless temptations, they never wavered. They held themselves and their spouses to high standards, continually striving to improve.

Aline was unaware of his thoughts.

She believed that Albert desired freedom within marriage.

Consequently, she merely listened and didn’t take his words seriously.

She brought up another matter.

Albert glanced at her.

He said, “There are many people participating in this game. And many of them bet their money on Zack. The club is going to let me rank first.”

In essence, she could make money by betting on Albert.

Aline remained hesitant.

“Is this news reliable?”

Albert exhaled smoke slowly, offering a wry smile.

“If you’re worried about Losing money, then don’t participate.”

Aline felt embarrassed.

Albert kicked her and said, “It’s time for you to leave. I don’t want any woman to stay overnight here.”

Aline thought he was heartless, but she also understood that with their current relationship, she wasn’t qualified to stay overnight.

Anyway, it didn’t matter. Once she pleased Albert’s father, she wouldn’t have trouble marrying into their family.

Without trying to retort, Aline finally left.

Albert took a shower to rid himself of the scent of women.

After feeling fresh, he stood by the French window and sipped on a drink.

Over the years, he had indulged in such a hedonistic lifestyle, and manipulating women’s emotions had become second nature to him.

Although Aline was good at hooking up with men, she couldn’t compete with him in this aspect.

In matters of physical and emotional relationships, the one who took impulsive feelings seriously usually lost.

The following night, at the Smith family’s mansion.

Aline had been waiting in the car for half an hour when Rena finally arrived.

The black limousine pulled up.

Rena’s bodyguard opened the car door for her, and Rena stepped out gracefully.

She wore an understated black feathered couture dress with emerald jewelry, looking incredibly regal.

Her posture accentuated her curvaceous figure, so elegant that her pregnancy was barely noticeable.

As Aline watched Rena approach, she couldn’t help but compare herself with Rena. Aline felt her gift for Rena seemed meager in comparison to Rena’s emerald jewelry, but she still complimented.

“Rena, you look stunning tonight in that outfit.”

Rena glanced at her.

She knew what was going through Aline’s mind. She simply smiled in response. Then she entered the mansion, with Wendy accompanying her.

Rena had a close relationship with the Smith family, so there was no need for her to present an invitation.

Aline followed her.

entering the mansion, she felt

be considered

other ladies saw Aline with Rena, they

Rena’s coattails.

with

someone greeted her, Rena would pause and engage in conversation

in front of her. She said to Aline, “This is Kyle Waston from

took

expected that Albert would be

dressed formally, exuding an

had significant business dealings

a good relationship with Zack’s father, so of

Rena, Kyle

you’re pregnant. I didn’t expect you to attend this banquet.

polite smile,

a few more pleasantries, Kyle turned to Albert and commented, “Rena is good at business.

his gaze towards her

if I were eager to learn, I doubt whether she’d be

the flirtatious

and introduced Aline to

Hanson, my college classmate. She’s now working in the film and television industry and doing

widely known, so Kyle could have overlooked

Rena’s sake, he extended a hand to

“And she’s Albert’s

Aline appeared to be in her early 30s, whereas Albert was only in his 20s. Slightly displeased, he

Aline felt somewhat anxious.

the tension with her

and has many women. Aline

was relieved

Aline was just one

chance to present herself, but

acted considerate when

a theme of car racing. She wants Albert to be the leading man. Mr.

death, Kyle attached great importance to

the family business, it would be good for him

Rena on the shoulder, saying, “Rena, I appreciate that you are willing to take care of Albert

replied with a faint smile, “You’re

smiled at

looked at her and asked casually, “When are you going to start

highly of Aline with just

she would have a chance to marry Albert. However, Aline hesitated to make a significant investment in this project

losses? Who would

she had to

smile, “The movie is scheduled to start several

“Great!”

up with enthusiasm.

Hanson is

in love with Albert. Mr. Waston,

Aline, but he needed her investment. So, he smiled

with a

their interaction

that with Rena’s help, the Waston family would take

had to

be careful not to

time, she was determined to take a

to make the movie, she needed

going to leave the party

her out, which was something Albert had been yearning for. He had something to

Wendy followed them closely.

limo was waiting there, and the chauffeur

that Albert had something

she instructed Wendy, “Go ahead and get in the

smiled, and entered the

in the dark night, Albert gazed at

had shielded her elegant attire, her beautiful face remained striking. It was undeniable that Rena

women couldn’t replicate, and she possessed a unique

Albert took out a cigarette. He considered lighting it but

he asked, “I’ve done what you asked. When will you

her

can discuss it once my

he observed

She was particularly captivating.

sorts of beauties, but he

couldn’t help but find himself

his gaze was too direct. He spoke in

“I trust you.”

walked

the car door for her, which took

in his eyes. Just before getting into the car, Rena said gently,

entered the

shut, and the expensive black limousine slowly drove

Albert stood there, smoking.

stairs, he noticed his son smoking in the night breeze. Almost involuntarily, he commented, “You can have fun with Miss Hanson, but don’t bring

Albert sneered.

cigarette butt away

at playing with women’s emotions

Kyle’s expression remained somber.

this time, Kyle’s car arrived. Albert opened the car door for his

Kyle got into the car, he looked at

the car, the driver remarked to Kyle, “Mr. Albert Waston seems

calmly, “He resents me deep down. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have kept refusing to return home and

wants to give his mother an official status. But can

a status is akin to admitting that I cheated

wife had passed away, his father-in-law was still alive and held considerable

knew that if he gave his former lover, Albert’s mother, official recognition, his life would become exceedingly difficult due to

The driver remained silent.

brief pause, Kyle continued in a hushed tone, “Albert has now established a good rapport with Rena. I am relieved. I’ve often heard Zack’s father speak highly of Rena. Zack has changed

nodded

mood seemed to have

Meanwhile, Rena returned home.

soon as she entered the villa, she received a call from Kyle, who

Hanson, Rena, but I trust you wholeheartedly. Please guide Albert in

changed out

the living room, wearing a faint smile on her

Waston. I will.” Rena

to speak

ten minutes had passed. Rena rubbed

that this pregnancy had been easier so far, but her physical strength wasn’t as robust

Waylen, who had just put the children to bed, returned to

helped Rena sit down and gently massaged her

husband’s care. She sighed

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