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.

felt how high Rena‘s status

could be considered the

saw Aline with Rena,

Rena’s coattails.

started to engage with the other guests

someone greeted her, Rena would pause and engage in

turned to the two men in front

took

expected that Albert would

frivolous, but tonight he was dressed formally, exuding an air of an elite, which caught

Heron had significant business dealings with

had a good relationship with Zack’s father, so of course, they knew

Kyle greeted

that you’re pregnant. I didn’t expect you to attend this banquet. How have you been? Brandon really misses

with a polite smile,

pleasantries, Kyle turned to Albert and commented, “Rena is good at business. You should learn from her

his gaze towards her and responded with a

to learn, I doubt whether she’d be willing

flirtatious

serenely and introduced Aline to

She’s now working in the film and television industry

so Kyle could have overlooked

for Rena’s sake, he extended a hand to

quickly, “And she’s Albert’s

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

Aline felt somewhat anxious.

the tension

women. Aline has endured quite a

relieved to hear

seemed Aline was just

chance to present

when talking to

going to shoot a commercial movie with a theme of car racing. She wants Albert to be the leading

his eldest son’s death, Kyle attached great

family business, it would be

of tenderness graced Kyle’s features. He patted Rena on the shoulder, saying, “Rena, I appreciate that

with a faint smile, “You’re welcome. It’s all Aline’s

immediately smiled

casually, “When are you going to

of Aline with just a few

to make the movie. Once the movie achieved success, she would have a chance to marry Albert. However, Aline hesitated to make a significant investment

movie faced losses?

she had to make

Kyle and replied with a faint smile, “The movie is scheduled to start several

“Great!”

up with enthusiasm. He complimented

is quite

love with Albert. Mr. Waston, you mustn’t break up

So, he smiled and said, “Of course I won’t. As long as Albert is happy!

with

observed their

help, the

seemed that she had

careful not to

same time, she was determined to

wanted to make the

going to leave

was something Albert had been

Wendy followed them closely.

the black limo was waiting there, and the chauffeur was standing

suspected that Albert had

Wendy, “Go ahead

glanced at Albert, smiled, and

night, Albert gazed at Rena across

the overcoat she wore had shielded her elegant attire, her beautiful face remained striking. It was undeniable that Rena was beautiful, but her allure

mature, feminine aura that young women couldn’t replicate, and she possessed

cigarette. He considered lighting it but reconsidered, given Rena’s

what you asked. When will you solve

lowered her gaze

can discuss it once my plan is

her eyes lowered, he

She was particularly captivating.

all sorts of beauties, but he had

couldn’t help but find himself captivated

felt like his gaze was too direct. He spoke in

“I trust you.”

gracefully walked towards

her, which took Rena slightly

seemed to be a hint of emotions in his eyes. Just before getting into the car, Rena said gently, “Albert, some things

she entered the

the expensive

Albert stood there, smoking.

smoking in the night breeze. Almost involuntarily, he commented, “You can have fun with Miss Hanson,

Albert sneered.

nonchalantly flicked the cigarette butt away and

worry. I am more skilled at playing with women’s

Kyle’s expression remained somber.

arrived. Albert opened the car door for his

Kyle got into the car, he looked at Albert

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

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have kept refusing to return home and take

wants to give his mother an official status. But can I easily provide her with that

his mother such a status is akin to admitting that I cheated on my

away, his father-in-law

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

The driver remained silent.

now established a good rapport with Rena. I am relieved. I’ve often heard Zack’s father speak highly of Rena. Zack has changed significantly since he knew

driver nodded

seemed to have

Meanwhile, Rena returned home.

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

but I trust you wholeheartedly. Please guide Albert in the right direction. I will be forever

hadn’t yet changed

the French window in the living room, wearing a

Mr. Waston. I

to

up the phone, ten minutes had passed. Rena rubbed her neck, feeling

had been easier so far,

to remove her makeup and take a shower, Waylen, who had just put the children to bed, returned to the

asked as he helped

leaned against the sofa, enjoying her husband’s care. She

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