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.

the other side, there was a man in

to the man, clung to his arm and soon

all

resort to such tactics.

a casual glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and

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

disappointment as the

the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind

promptly removed

bathroom, only to

dress was hiked up to her waist

over Mavis as they were engaged in

was accustomed to witnessing

patted Mavis’ head and

Rena was immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking, “Ms. Gordon,

shook her head, clearly not

clothes with a rosy flush on her face, looking better than

Rena. “Can I talk to you

intervened, blocking

stubbornly gazed at Rena,

seemed to possess everything that Mavis

She walked to the wash basin and turned on the tap,

upon me?” Mavis confronted

Mavis’ gaze in

Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag

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.”

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

had no sympathy for

Elvira shared the same

themselves and didn’t hesitate to

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 easily… hooked up

had hoped to win

the man was

the

as pure and untainted? You’re

for you and your sister

to argue with Mavis any further

the wall, leisurely smoking

illuminated his handsome face, lending him an air of nobility

to find him there. She contemplated saying something but

Mavis hurried after Rena.

Waylen, she was momentarily stunned. “Mr.

calmly 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?

they have a

his cigarette, turned away and

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

Waylen furrowed his brow.

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

leave Duefron and won’t disturb you

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

a shocking

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

her phone and showed Waylen a

at 24

against a piano, exuding youth

gazed at the photograph

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

stay to watch the ensuing drama and

car, she called

in

already deployed people to get close to him. Once he falls into the trap, we’ll have the evidence enough to

slight

Upon exiting

she gazed at Waylen under the moonlit

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

Heron. I

him just now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten off the plane

she couldn’t refuse him. “Walk softly. Alexis

of them entered

a piano in the hall, which slightly caught him off

he inquired, “You brought the piano

confirmed that she

his fingers over the black

observing him, Rena felt a

held countless memories of her and Waylen, but

said,

her

Rena

to be George Shelton, the young male star from the private banquet that night. Rena couldn’t fathom how he

and

mentioned he saw Rena earlier but she left before he

casually and they chatted for

had pulled her over

and the piano seemed to

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

“That’s none of your

didn’t release his

didn’t know why, but he felt

divorced,

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? How about… Let’s fulfill each other’s desires. After all,

you say? I don’t mind

hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend I’m him. I’m certain you’ll

doing this. Rena’s rejection earlier had severely wounded his

had really just come to see Alexis tonight but his temper flared when he heard

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

a blend of shyness