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.

the mansion, she felt how high Rena‘s

be considered the

the mansion, the atmosphere was lively. When the other ladies saw Aline with Rena, they understood that

Rena’s coattails.

engage with the

greeted her, Rena would pause and engage in conversation

Rena turned to the two men in front of her. She said to Aline, “This is

took notice of

she hadn’t expected that Albert would

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

had significant

good relationship with Zack’s father, so

Kyle

I didn’t expect you to attend this banquet. How have you

polite

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

towards her and responded with a

eager to learn, I doubt whether she’d

understood the flirtatious undertones

smiled serenely and introduced Aline to

college classmate. She’s now working in the

widely known, so Kyle

for Rena’s sake, he extended a hand

“And she’s

Aline appeared to be in her early 30s, whereas Albert was only in

Aline felt somewhat anxious.

diffused the tension

is young and has many women. Aline has

relieved to

just

present herself, but Rena’s presence

acted considerate when talking to

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

his eldest son’s death, Kyle attached

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

saying, “Rena, I appreciate that you are willing to take care of

replied with a faint smile, “You’re

smiled

asked casually, “When

of Aline with just a

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

the movie faced losses?

to make

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

“Great!”

with enthusiasm. He

Hanson is quite

only capable but also deeply in love with Albert. Mr. Waston, you mustn’t

businessman, Kyle might have reservations about Aline, but he needed her investment. So, he smiled and said, “Of course I won’t. As long as Albert

responded with

observed their

that with Rena’s help, the

that she had to adjust

to be careful not

same time, she was determined to take

she wanted to make

to

out, which was something Albert had been yearning

Wendy followed them closely.

limo was waiting there, and the chauffeur was

that Albert had something to discuss with

instructed Wendy, “Go ahead and

at Albert, smiled,

Albert

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

mature, feminine aura that young women

a cigarette. He considered lighting it but reconsidered, given

done what you asked. When

lowered her gaze

can discuss it once

her eyes lowered, he observed her

She was particularly captivating.

had been with all sorts of beauties, but he

he couldn’t help but find himself captivated by

felt like his gaze was too direct. He spoke

“I trust you.”

gracefully walked towards the

door for her,

emotions in his eyes. Just before getting into the car, Rena said gently, “Albert, some

entered

shut, and the expensive black limousine slowly drove

Albert stood there, smoking.

he descended the stairs, he noticed his son smoking in the night breeze.

Albert sneered.

butt away and stamped it

at playing with women’s emotions than

Kyle’s expression remained somber.

Kyle’s car arrived. Albert opened the

into the car, he looked at Albert but ultimately said

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

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

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

such a status is akin to admitting that I cheated on

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

former lover, Albert’s mother, official recognition, his life would become exceedingly difficult

The driver remained silent.

good rapport with Rena. I am relieved. I’ve often

nodded in

seemed

Meanwhile, Rena returned home.

entered the villa, she received a call from Kyle, who wanted her to change Albert’s

“I haven’t had any prior contact with Miss Hanson, Rena, but I trust you wholeheartedly. Please guide Albert in the right direction. I will be forever grateful to

changed out

the French window in the living room, wearing a

worry, Mr. Waston. I will.”

continued to speak at

hung up the phone, ten minutes had passed.

so far, but her physical strength wasn’t

returned to her bedroom. As she was about to remove her makeup and take a shower, Waylen, who had just put the children to bed, returned to the

you tired?” Waylen asked as he helped Rena sit

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

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