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.

in

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

such dynamics were all too common and Mary

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

at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her way to

commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t

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

floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly

cleaner then promptly

only to be met

pink dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed

over Mavis as they were engaged

accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still

finished, patted Mavis’ head and

by two vigilant bodyguards, asking, “Ms. Gordon, are you

her head, clearly

clothes with a rosy flush on her face,

talk to

bodyguards swiftly intervened,

stubbornly gazed at Rena,

possess everything

the premiere. She walked to the wash basin

me?”

gaze in

long, slender cigarette from her handbag

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

But you ruined everything.”

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

had no

Mavis and Elvira shared the same

and didn’t

“If I hadn’t taken that 200 thousand dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me

to

all, the man was

off the

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

your

to argue with Mavis any further and

stood against the

an air of nobility and allure, yet

there. She contemplated saying

Mavis hurried after Rena.

Waylen, she was momentarily stunned. “Mr.

finished

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

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they have

his cigarette, turned away and

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

Waylen furrowed his brow.

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

leave Duefron and won’t

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

a shocking

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

her phone and showed Waylen a

the picture, Waylen at 24 and

against a piano,

at the photograph

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

stay to watch the ensuing

car,

Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the case

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

felt a slight relief hearing

villa. Upon exiting the car,

the car door, she gazed at Waylen under

“It’s late. Try to come here during the

weary. “I was on a business trip to Heron. I just landed a few hours ago and wanted to

her encounter with him just now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten off the plane and then immediately attended the

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

them

the

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought

confirmed that

fingers over the black and

felt a pang

countless memories of her and

her emotions, she said, “Ill go upstairs

then, her

number, Rena

the private banquet that

in charming conversation and

she left before he could approach

chatted for a while

pulled her

the

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

embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none of

didn’t release his

but he

divorced, yet

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

say? I don’t

all you want and call me sweetheart.

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

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

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

a blend