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.

in his forties

arm and soon left with him, leaving Rena and the others

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

prominent female star, Mary knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a little and respond with some coquettish

excused herself and made her way

smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t part of the entertainment circle. She’s different

reached the bathroom, she was met with disappointment

a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning,

cleaner then promptly

the bathroom, only to be met with a tumultuous

dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed

over Mavis as they were

Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic

man swiftly finished, patted

was immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking,

head,

a rosy flush on

I talk to you for a

bodyguards swiftly intervened, blocking Mavis’

at Rena,

seemed to possess everything that

in the premiere. She walked to the wash basin and turned on the tap, trying to regain

look down upon me?”

gaze in

head, Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag

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

But you ruined everything.”

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

had no sympathy

Mavis and Elvira shared the same self-centered

only cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate to

softened towards me sooner or later. But you, you’re so ruthless. If Joseph hadn’t seduced me, how

hoped to

the man was

off the tap, her smile

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

loathing for you and your sister

with Mavis any

Waylen stood against the wall, leisurely

illuminated his handsome face, lending him an air

moment, surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying something but

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she

finished his

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

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

divorced? Didn’t they

extinguished his cigarette, turned away and

lot about what he did… I

Waylen furrowed his brow.

chance to turn over

leave Duefron and won’t disturb you

truth was revealed—her thin waist was marked with bruises, and her thighs

was a shocking

“I thought he would treat me well but, in his hands, I’m treated

her phone and showed Waylen a

at

a piano, exuding

the photograph

was gone. As he looked at her image in the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings

watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a taxi

the car, she

was also in Duefron, investigating the

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 put

felt a slight relief hearing

villa. Upon exiting the

she

late. Try to

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

encounter with him just now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten

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

of them

piano in the hall, which

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought the piano

that she

approached the instrument and lightly ran his fingers over the black and

observing him, Rena felt a pang

memories of her and

emotions, she said, “Ill go

her

number, Rena

from the private banquet that night. Rena couldn’t fathom how he

in charming conversation and had a keen sense

she left before he could approach her

and they chatted for a while before ending the

up, Waylen had pulled her over and firmly pressed her

lithe figure lay beneath him and the piano seemed to resonate,

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

both embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none

release

know why, but

divorced, yet

his slender fingers, and then decisively unbuttoned her skirt. “Ms. Gordon, 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 believe even if you don’t

don’t mind being his substitute this

ear, “Turn off the light. You can hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend I’m him.

be doing this. Rena’s rejection

just come to see Alexis tonight but

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

blend of shyness and