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.

a man in his forties

walked up to the man, clung to his arm and soon

entertainment industry, such dynamics were all

tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a little and respond

glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her

“Ms. Gordon isn’t part of the entertainment circle. She’s different from

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

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

cleaner then promptly removed

entered the bathroom, only to be met with a tumultuous

to

over Mavis as they were engaged

to witnessing dramatic scenes,

finished, patted Mavis’ head

two vigilant bodyguards, asking, “Ms.

her head, clearly not

her clothes with a rosy flush

Rena. “Can I talk

bodyguards swiftly intervened, blocking Mavis’

at Rena, her eyes filled

to possess everything that

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

you look down upon me?”

Mavis’ gaze in

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

a deep drag, she looked at Rena 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… Now I finally

But you ruined everything.”

Rena retorted, “Does your idea of changing fate involve using your looks

had no sympathy

and Elvira shared the same self-centered

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

had hoped to win

man was young and

the tap,

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

you and your

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

Waylen stood against the

lending him an air of nobility and allure, yet his expression remained

a moment, surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying something but eventually kept silent

Mavis hurried after Rena.

Waylen, she was momentarily

finished his

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

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they divorced? Didn’t they have a

extinguished his cigarette, turned

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

Waylen furrowed his brow.

just want a chance

and won’t disturb you

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

a shocking

trembled. “I thought he would treat me well but, in his hands, I’m treated worse than an animal. Mr. Fowler, please

out her phone and showed Waylen a

Waylen at

a piano,

the

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

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

car, she

surprise, Mark was also in Duefron,

Rena’s fear, he said 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

a slight relief

her villa. Upon exiting the

the car door, she gazed at

casually, “It’s late. Try

Heron. I just landed

just now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten off

couldn’t refuse

of them

in the hall, which slightly caught

nonchalant as he inquired,

confirmed that she

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

observing him, Rena felt a pang

countless memories of her and Waylen, but

said, “Ill

then, her

unfamiliar number, Rena answered

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

conversation and had a keen sense of

left before he

they chatted for

her over

and the piano

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

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

release his

know why, but he

divorced,

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

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

the light. You can hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend I’m him.

knew he shouldn’t be doing this. Rena’s

had really just come to see Alexis tonight but his

When you do, make sure to avoid

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