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.

she felt how high

be considered the most coveted

other ladies saw Aline with

Rena’s coattails.

engage with

someone greeted her, Rena would pause and engage

greeting some guests, Rena turned to the two men in front of her.

also took

she hadn’t expected that Albert would

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

from Heron had significant business dealings with

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

Rena, Kyle greeted

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

a polite

and commented, “Rena is good at business. You should learn from her instead of flirting with women

turned his gaze towards her and

I

understood the flirtatious undertones

serenely and introduced

Hanson, my college classmate. She’s now

wasn’t widely known, so Kyle could have

for Rena’s sake, he extended

quickly, “And she’s

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

Aline felt somewhat anxious.

diffused the

women. Aline has endured quite

was relieved to

seemed Aline was just one

to present herself, but

when

Albert to be the leading man. Mr. Waston, I’m quite optimistic

Kyle attached great importance

to take over the family business, it would be good for him to abandon his way of life

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

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

smiled at

her and asked casually, “When are you

very highly of Aline with just a few

Albert. However, Aline hesitated to make a significant investment in this project

faced losses? Who

believed she had to make

a faint smile, “The movie is scheduled to

“Great!”

with enthusiasm. He

is quite

not only capable but also deeply in love with Albert. Mr. Waston, you mustn’t break up such an affectionate

needed her investment. So, he smiled and said, “Of course I won’t. As

with

observed their

Rena’s help, the

had to adjust

careful not to

she was determined to

she wanted to make the movie, she needed

to leave

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

instructed Wendy, “Go ahead

glanced at Albert, smiled, and entered

in the dark night, Albert gazed at Rena across from

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

women couldn’t

Albert took out a cigarette. He

“I’ve done what you asked.

lowered her gaze

it once my

he observed her delicate

She was particularly captivating.

with all sorts of beauties, but he had never truly cherished

find himself captivated by

like his gaze was

“I trust you.”

walked

her, which took Rena slightly by

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

entered

the expensive black limousine

Albert stood there, smoking.

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

Albert sneered.

nonchalantly flicked the cigarette butt away and stamped it

skilled at playing with

Kyle’s expression remained somber.

time, Kyle’s car arrived. Albert

at Albert but

remarked to Kyle, “Mr. Albert Waston seems to be

have kept refusing to return home and

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

akin to admitting that

his father-in-law

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

The driver remained silent.

continued in a hushed tone, “Albert has now established a good rapport with Rena. I am relieved. I’ve often heard

nodded

mood seemed to have

Meanwhile, Rena returned home.

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

prior contact with Miss Hanson, Rena, but I trust you

hadn’t yet changed out of her

stood by the French window in the living room, wearing a

Waston. I will.” Rena

continued to

had passed. Rena rubbed her neck, feeling

easier so far, but her physical

was about to remove her makeup and take a shower, Waylen,

tired?” Waylen asked as he helped Rena

sofa, enjoying her husband’s care. She sighed softly

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