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

could be considered the most

atmosphere was lively. When the other ladies saw Aline with Rena,

Rena’s coattails.

started to engage with the

greeted her, Rena would pause

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

also took

that Albert would be attending the banquet as

formally, exuding an air of

significant business dealings with Zack’s

relationship with Zack’s

Kyle

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

replied with a polite smile, “I’ve

is good at business. You should learn from her instead

towards her

learn, I doubt whether she’d

clearly understood the flirtatious undertones

smiled serenely and introduced Aline to

Waston, this is Miss Hanson, my college classmate. She’s now working in the film and television industry and

widely known, so Kyle

Rena’s sake, he

“And

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

Aline felt somewhat anxious.

the tension

and has many women. Aline has endured quite

relieved to hear

Aline was just

the chance to present herself, but Rena’s presence

when talking

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

death, Kyle attached

to take over the family business, it would

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

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

smiled at

finally looked at her and asked casually,

very highly of Aline with just a

Aline hesitated to make a significant investment in this project because it required a startup capital of at least three

the movie faced losses? Who would

believed she had to make money from

looked at Kyle and replied with a faint smile, “The movie is scheduled

“Great!”

up with enthusiasm.

Hanson is

added, “Indeed, she is not only capable but also deeply in love with Albert. Mr. Waston, you mustn’t break up

he smiled and said, “Of course I won’t. As

responded with a

their interaction

Rena’s help, the Waston

had to adjust her

careful not

was determined to take a

make the movie,

to leave the

asked Albert to escort her out, which was something Albert had been yearning

Wendy followed them closely.

reached the mansion’s exit, the black limo was waiting

Albert had something to discuss

“Go ahead and

at Albert, smiled, and entered

in the dark night, Albert gazed at Rena across from

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

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

took out a cigarette. He considered lighting it but

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

her gaze

can discuss it once my

eyes lowered, he observed

She was particularly captivating.

with all sorts of beauties, but he had never

he couldn’t help but find himself

his gaze was too direct. He spoke

“I trust you.”

gracefully walked towards

car door for her, which took Rena slightly by

his eyes. Just before getting into the car, Rena said gently, “Albert, some things are best left

entered the

door glided shut, and the expensive black limousine slowly

Albert stood there, smoking.

was also preparing to leave. When he descended the stairs, he noticed his son smoking in the night breeze. Almost involuntarily, he commented, “You

Albert sneered.

cigarette butt away and stamped it

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

Kyle’s expression remained somber.

Kyle’s car arrived. Albert opened the car

at Albert

driver remarked to Kyle, “Mr. Albert

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

mother an official

is akin to admitting that I cheated on my wife back

passed away, his father-in-law

official recognition,

The driver remained silent.

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 significantly since he knew

nodded

seemed to have

Meanwhile, Rena returned home.

soon as she entered the villa, she received a call from Kyle, who wanted her to change

any prior contact with Miss Hanson, Rena, but I trust you wholeheartedly. Please guide Albert in the right direction. I will be

yet changed out of

the French window in the living room, wearing a faint smile on her face as she listened to

worry, Mr. Waston. I will.” Rena

continued to

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

easier so far, but her physical strength wasn’t as robust as

bedroom. As she was about to remove her makeup and take a shower, Waylen, who

helped Rena sit down and gently

enjoying her husband’s care. She sighed softly and replied, “A

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