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.

there was a man in his

the man, clung to his arm and soon left with him, leaving Rena

the entertainment industry, such dynamics were all too

to such tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a

excused herself

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

the bathroom, she was met with disappointment as the sign on

floor, a cleaner

then promptly

only to be met with a tumultuous

pink dress was hiked up to

over Mavis as

witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still

swiftly finished, patted Mavis’ head and

immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking,

head,

clothes with a rosy flush

Rena. “Can I talk to you for a

intervened, blocking Mavis’

Rena, her eyes filled

seemed to possess

Rena lost all interest in the premiere. She walked to the

upon me?” Mavis confronted

Mavis’ gaze in the

a long, slender cigarette from her handbag and

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

But you ruined everything.”

fate involve using your looks to entice Waylen, wreck his marriage and become his mistress,

had no sympathy for

and Elvira shared the

and

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 easily… hooked

had hoped to

the man was young

turned off the tap,

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

and your sister has endured a

no desire to argue with Mavis

the wall, leisurely smoking

gracefully illuminated his handsome face, lending him an

there. She contemplated saying something but eventually kept silent and

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she saw Waylen, she was momentarily

finished

and indifferent tone, he said, “If you encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear.

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they have

his cigarette, turned

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.

Fowler, I just want a chance to turn over a

and won’t disturb

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

was a shocking

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

out her phone

picture, Waylen at 24 and

leaned against a piano, exuding youth and

at the photograph

the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help

stay to watch the ensuing drama and

in the car, she called

her surprise, Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the

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

slight relief

villa. Upon exiting the car, Waylen’s car followed

she

she said casually, “It’s late. Try to

to Heron. I just landed

he had

seeing Alexis, she couldn’t refuse

of them entered the

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

appeared nonchalant as he inquired,

confirmed that

ran his fingers

Rena felt a pang of

countless memories of her and Waylen, but he

she said,

then, her

Rena answered

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

skilled in charming conversation and had a keen

he saw Rena earlier but she left before he could approach

and they chatted for a

pulled her

and the piano seemed to resonate, as

asked in a low, deep

infuriated. “That’s none of your

didn’t release

why, but he felt so

divorced, yet

like that satisfy you? How about… Let’s fulfill

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

can hold me all you want

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

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

When you do, make sure to avoid

blend of shyness