A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

She knew he had something to say tonight.

She braced herself for his inevitable anger.

Regardless of his emotions, Waylen courteously opened the car door for her, his tone chilly.

“Get in the car.”

Rena settled into the passenger seat.

‘As she slowly fastened her seat belt, she casually asked, “Why did you come here?”

Waylen pressed down on the gas pedal.

Rather than driving back to her villa, he continued onward, following the course of the river.

The open window allowed the scent of saltiness and humidity to permeate the car gradually.

Abruptly, the car came toa stop.

Gripping the steering wheel tightly, Waylen stared ahead into the dark night, suppressing his emotions, and inquired, “Rena, is this your revenge?”

Rena maintained her silence.

He turned slowly, his eyes tinged with redness. “I have never betrayed our marriage,” he asserted.

Rena opened the car door and stepped out into the darkness, where only the pale river offered its faint glow.

Despite the chilly night, Rena felt the need to take a walk, hoping it would clear her mind.

Waylen remained seated, his gaze fixed on her retreating form.

Suddenly, he emerged from the car, reaching out to grab her arm from behind and gently pulling her into his embrace. “I’ve never seen anyone torture themselves like you do,” he murmured. ©

His lips brushed against her hair as he continued in a husky tone, “Rena, don’t go there again. If you want to indulge yourself, I’ll accompany you.”

Waylen could not bear seeing her admired by others. He was filled with a longing to kiss her.

Rena gently pushed him away.

The night wind tousled her hair but she paid no mind to it. Standing before him, she said softly, “Waylen, it’s not about whether we still love each other or not… I truly don’t want to go through this torment repeatedly. I’m serious. Tonight has brought me genuine happiness.”

He regarded her with a perplexed gaze.

As Rena turned to face the river, she expressed, “I understand what you mean. You want a fresh start with me. But, Waylen, I’m no longer a young woman in her early twenties. We divorced with two children involved… While we need to maintain contact for their sake, we shouldn’t intrude into each other’s personal lives.”

Waylen’s hand was in his trouser pocket, clutching a diamond ring he had planned to give her.

Ina gentle voice, he proposed, “What if I tell you that you have a choice?”

Rena remained silent.

Silence could be the cruelest response.

After a long while, Waylen smiled faintly and remarked, “Looks like I’ve been deceiving myself these past days… It’s getting late. Allow me to drive you home.”

He opened the back door for her, displaying his elegance and grace.

During the journey, they exchanged few words, mostly about the children, before parting ways.

Rena knew that it was truly over between them.

The night wind blew fiercely.

She stood amidst its embrace, watching him drive away…

In the days that followed, he stopped pestering her.

Even when they encountered each other by chance, they merely exchanged nods and behaved like any other divorced couple—respectful to one another, both having their lives to lead, with nothing but their children being their common topic…

Aweek had passed and Rena found herself attending the much-anticipated premiere.

Rather than walking the red carpet, she discreetly entered the hall from the backstage.

Unexpectedly, she encountered someone she wished to avoid – Mavis.

It had only been a short while but Mavis appeared significantly slimmer.

Despite being in her early 20s, her skin lacked vitality and had an unhealthy tone, even under a heavy layer of makeup.

The light pink dress she wore accentuated her thin figure.

Mavis was accompanied by a man in his 30s, who, though handsome, had a slightly unpleasant demeanor.

Rena furrowed her brow, trying to recall where she had seen him before.

Just then, Mary hurried over and showed great respect to the man, addressing him as Mr. Howard – a name that suddenly triggered a realization within Rena.

This man was Elvira’s ex-husband, Theo Howard, the one her uncle had been investigating.

Seeing Mavis holding Theo’s hand made Rena feel uncomfortable. ©

Mary, who was cunning and sly, introduced Rena, saying, “Mr. Howard, this is Ms. Gordon from the Exceed Group.” ©

With an air of sophistication, Theo extended his hand to Rena. “I’m Theo Howard. Ms. Gordon and I have some history.”

While Rena couldn’t shake her negative impression of Theo, she put on a faint smile and shook his hand, knowing she had to maintain appearances on a public scene like this.

Studying Rena’s face, Theo complimented, “Ms. Gordon, it’s a shame you’re not a star. You look absolutely stunning.”

Then, he turned to Mavis and lightly pinched her face, comparing her favorably to her sister.

He treated Mavis with an air of superiority, as though she were a docile pet.

Despite her reluctance, Mavis forced herself to agree with him, speaking in a flattering tone. “You’re absolutely right.”

Theo patted Mavis on the head, exchanging a subtle wink with her.

the other side, there was a man in his forties with whom Theo

to the man, clung to his arm and soon left with him,

the entertainment industry, such dynamics were all too common and Mary didn’t find it

knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics.

casual glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her

Gordon isn’t part

the bathroom, she was met with disappointment as the sign

for the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind of lunatic put a sign

cleaner then promptly removed

entered the bathroom, only to

light pink dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed

over Mavis as they were

witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still shocked

patted Mavis’

by two vigilant

her head,

moment, Mavis emerged, adjusting her clothes with a rosy flush on her face, looking better than

“Can I talk

intervened,

gazed at Rena, her eyes filled with

to possess

lost all interest in the premiere. She walked to the wash basin and turned on

you look down upon me?” Mavis confronted Rena in

Mavis’ gaze

her head, Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag and lit it with trembling

with a malevolent glint in her eyes. “Yes, I was a troubled soul. But is that my fault? I was sold to the mountains. Do you know who my first man was? It was the old man who raised me…

But you ruined everything.”

Rena retorted, “Does your idea of changing fate involve using your looks to entice Waylen, wreck his

no sympathy

Mavis and Elvira shared

and didn’t hesitate

taken that 200 thousand dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me sooner

had hoped to win

man was young

turned off the tap, her

perceive yourself as pure and untainted? You’re absolutely right. I

and your sister

argue with Mavis any further and decided to leave the

stood against the wall, leisurely

lending him an air of nobility

surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying something but eventually

Mavis hurried after Rena.

saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned.

finished

in the future, steer clear. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what will happen to

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they divorced? Didn’t they have a contentious relationship

his cigarette, turned away and

know a lot about what he

Waylen furrowed his brow.

want a chance

Duefron and won’t disturb

hem of her dress, the truth was revealed—her thin waist was marked with bruises, and her thighs bore

a shocking

hands, I’m treated worse than an animal. Mr. Fowler,

her phone

Waylen at 24 and Elvira at

a piano, exuding youth

the

at her image in the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help but

stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a taxi

in the car, she called

Mark was also in

lecherous man. We’ve already deployed people to get close to him. Once he falls into the trap, we’ll have the evidence enough to

a slight relief

to her villa. Upon exiting the car, Waylen’s car followed

door, she gazed at Waylen under the

a moment, she said casually, “It’s late. Try to come here during the daytime from now

on a business trip to Heron. I just landed a few hours ago

had just gotten

when he mentioned seeing Alexis, she couldn’t

of them entered the villa

noticed a piano in the hall, which slightly caught

inquired, “You

confirmed that she

instrument and lightly ran his fingers over the black and white keys, his

felt a

of her

emotions, she said,

her

unfamiliar number, Rena answered

turned out to be George Shelton, the young male star from the private

and had

but she left before he could

chatted for a while before ending

hung up, Waylen had pulled her over and

and the piano

in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do you fancy that kind

felt both embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none

release his

didn’t know why, but he felt

had divorced, yet

are you really so desperate? Can a boy like that satisfy you? How about… Let’s fulfill each other’s desires. After all, we’ve done it countless times before. I

do you say? I don’t mind being his substitute

can hold me all you want and call me sweetheart.

Rena’s rejection

come to see Alexis tonight but his temper

enjoy flirting with men this much? When you do,

felt a blend of shyness