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.

side, there was a man in

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

such dynamics were all too common and Mary

a prominent female star, Mary knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She

at Mary, Rena excused herself and

mustered a forced smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t

she was met with disappointment as the

was about to leave for the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind of lunatic put a sign up

then promptly

entered the bathroom, only to be met

was hiked up to her waist as she swayed and

leaned over Mavis as

though Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this

finished, patted Mavis’

approached by two vigilant

shook her head,

a rosy flush on her face,

halted Rena. “Can I talk to you

intervened,

Rena,

possess everything that

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

you look down upon me?” Mavis

gaze in the

Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag and lit

troubled soul. But is that my fault? I was sold to the mountains. Do you know who my first

But you ruined everything.”

a faint smile, Rena retorted, “Does your idea of changing fate involve using your looks to entice Waylen, wreck his marriage and become

no sympathy for

and Elvira shared the

and didn’t

Mavis forced a smile and admitted, “If I hadn’t taken that 200 thousand dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me sooner or later. But you, you’re so ruthless.

to win

all, the man was

off the tap, her smile

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

you and your sister

no desire to argue with Mavis any further and decided

Waylen stood against the wall,

handsome face, lending him an air of nobility

a moment, surprised to find him there. She

Mavis hurried after Rena.

Waylen, she was momentarily stunned.

finished his

in the future, steer clear.

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they divorced? Didn’t they have a contentious relationship

extinguished his cigarette,

Theo’s control. I know a lot about what he did… I can find a

Waylen furrowed his brow.

Fowler, I just want a chance to turn over a new leaf.

won’t disturb you

she lifted the hem of her dress, the truth was revealed—her thin waist was marked

a

hands, I’m treated worse

phone and showed

the picture, Waylen at

a piano, exuding youth

gazed at the photograph

her image in the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her

to watch the ensuing drama

the car, she

Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the

hushed voice, “Theo is a 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

Upon exiting the car, Waylen’s

she gazed at Waylen

moment, she said casually, “It’s late. Try to

Heron. I just landed a few hours ago

wondered, he had just gotten

when he mentioned seeing Alexis, she couldn’t refuse him. “Walk

of them

inside, Waylen noticed a piano in the

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought the piano

confirmed that she

ran his fingers over the black

felt a pang

her

her emotions, she said, “Ill

her phone

unfamiliar number, Rena answered

the private banquet

conversation and

left before he could approach

chatted for a while

moment she hung up, Waylen had pulled her over

and the piano seemed to resonate, as

at the woman beneath him, Waylen asked in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do you fancy that kind

both embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none of your business, Waylen. Let go

didn’t release

didn’t know why, but he felt so

divorced, yet

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.

say? I don’t mind

off the light. You can hold me all you want and call

this. Rena’s

but his temper flared when he heard the boy charming

this much? When you do, make sure to avoid involving the children,

a blend of shyness and