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.

was a man in his forties with whom Theo

clung to his arm and soon left with him,

entertainment industry, such dynamics were all too

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

a casual glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and

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

reached the bathroom, she was met with disappointment as the sign on the door read “In

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

then promptly removed

bathroom, only to be met with a tumultuous

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

over Mavis as

witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still

man swiftly finished, patted Mavis’

immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking, “Ms.

head,

moment, Mavis emerged, adjusting her clothes with a

I talk to you for a

swiftly intervened, blocking

stubbornly gazed at Rena, her eyes

possess

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

down upon me?” Mavis confronted Rena

met Mavis’ gaze

a long, slender cigarette from her

was a troubled soul. But is that my fault? I was sold to the mountains. Do

But you ruined everything.”

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

no

Elvira shared the same

cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate to harm

her eyes, 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. If Joseph hadn’t seduced me, how could I have

to

all, the man was young and

the tap,

untainted? You’re absolutely

for you and your sister

argue with Mavis

Waylen stood against the wall,

an air of

paused for a moment, surprised to find him there. She

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she was

finished

he said, “If you encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what will happen

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they have

cigarette, turned

voice trembling. “I’m under Theo’s control. I know a lot about what he

Waylen furrowed his brow.

softly, “Mr. Fowler, I just want a chance to turn

Duefron and won’t

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

was a

well but, in his hands, I’m

phone

the picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira

piano, exuding youth and

at the photograph in

though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help but feel a hint of emotion

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

the car,

surprise, Mark was also in

a 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 put him behind bars for

felt a slight relief

Upon exiting the car, Waylen’s

door, she

Try to come

sounded weary. “I was on a business trip to Heron.

wondered, he had just gotten off the plane and then

Alexis, she couldn’t

two of them entered

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

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought the piano

confirmed that

his fingers over

Rena felt

of her and

emotions, she said, “Ill go upstairs

her phone

an unfamiliar number, Rena answered without

from the private

was skilled in charming conversation and

Rena earlier but she left before he could approach her and

responded casually and they chatted for a while before ending the

Waylen had pulled her over and firmly

lithe figure lay beneath him and the piano seemed to

him, Waylen asked in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do you fancy that

“That’s none of your business, Waylen. Let

didn’t release his

know why, but he

had divorced, yet

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? How about… Let’s

do you say? I don’t mind being

can hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend

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

Alexis tonight but his temper flared

When you do, make

felt a blend