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.

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

clung to his arm and soon left

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

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

glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made

mustered a forced smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t part of the entertainment circle.

disappointment as

about to leave for the second floor, a cleaner appeared,

promptly removed

the bathroom, only to be

hiked up to

Mavis as they

accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight

man swiftly finished, patted Mavis’

bathroom, Rena was immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking,

shook her head, clearly

emerged, adjusting her clothes with a rosy flush on her face,

I talk to you for a

bodyguards swiftly intervened, blocking

at Rena, her eyes

possess everything that

encounter, Rena lost all interest in the premiere. She walked to the wash basin and turned on the tap,

you look down upon me?” Mavis

Mavis’ gaze

head, Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from

I was sold

But you ruined everything.”

your looks to entice Waylen, wreck his

no sympathy

Elvira shared the same

only cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate to

taken that 200 thousand dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me sooner or later. But you, you’re

had hoped to

man

off the tap,

and untainted? You’re absolutely

you and your sister has endured

had no desire to argue with Mavis any further and decided to leave the

stood against the wall, leisurely

him an air of nobility

him there. She contemplated saying

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned. “Mr.

calmly finished his

you encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear.

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

divorced? Didn’t they

extinguished his cigarette, turned away and

him, her voice trembling. “I’m under Theo’s control. I know a lot about what he did… I can find a way to get you the evidence you

Waylen furrowed his brow.

added softly, “Mr. Fowler, I just want a chance to turn over a new leaf. When it’s

leave Duefron and won’t disturb you anymore.”

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

was a

would treat me well but, in his hands, I’m treated worse than an animal. Mr. Fowler, please save me, for my

her phone and

Waylen at 24 and

a piano, exuding youth and

gazed at the photograph in

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

didn’t stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a taxi

car, she called

surprise, Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the case involving

close to him. Once he falls into the trap, we’ll have the evidence enough to put

a slight

Upon exiting the

the car door, she gazed

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

to Heron. I just landed a few hours ago and wanted to

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

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

of them entered the villa

inside, Waylen noticed a piano in the hall, which slightly caught him

appeared nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought

that she

lightly ran his fingers over the black and white

Rena felt a pang

of her and Waylen, but he didn’t

emotions, she said,

then, her

unfamiliar number, Rena answered without

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

conversation and had a keen sense

saw Rena earlier but she left before

casually and they chatted for a while

pulled her over

beneath him and the piano seemed to resonate,

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

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

release

but

divorced, yet

her go. Instead, he sensually caressed her body with his slender fingers, and then decisively unbuttoned her skirt. “Ms. Gordon, are you really so desperate? Can a boy like that satisfy you?

say? I don’t mind being

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

knew he shouldn’t be doing this. Rena’s rejection earlier had severely wounded

but his temper flared when he heard the

you do, make sure

a blend of