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 with whom Theo

Mavis walked up to the man, clung to his arm and soon left with him, leaving

all too common and Mary didn’t find it

she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a little and respond

Mary, Rena excused herself

smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t

bathroom, she was met with disappointment as the

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

promptly removed the

the bathroom, only to

up to her waist as she swayed

leaned over Mavis as they were engaged

Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still shocked

man swiftly finished, patted Mavis’ head

the bathroom, Rena was immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards,

head, clearly not

her clothes with a

halted Rena. “Can I talk to you for a

intervened, blocking Mavis’

stubbornly gazed at Rena, her eyes filled with

possess everything that Mavis

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

me?” Mavis confronted Rena in the

gaze

a long, slender cigarette from her handbag and lit it 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 had a chance

But you ruined everything.”

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

had no sympathy for

Mavis and Elvira shared the

cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate to harm

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

hoped to win

man was

off the

you perceive yourself as pure and untainted?

for you and your sister has endured

to argue with Mavis any further

against the wall, leisurely smoking

handsome face, lending him an air of nobility and

him there. She contemplated

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned.

finished his

you encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear. Otherwise,

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

Didn’t they have a contentious

his cigarette, turned away and

trembling. “I’m under Theo’s control. I know a lot about what he did… I can find a

Waylen furrowed his brow.

chance to turn

Duefron and won’t disturb you anymore.”

the truth was revealed—her thin

was a

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

phone and showed

picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira

a piano, exuding youth

at the

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

to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed

the car, she

also in Duefron, investigating the

in a hushed voice, “Theo is a lecherous man. We’ve already deployed people to get close to him. Once he falls into

a slight

returned to her villa. Upon exiting the

car door, she gazed at Waylen under

she said casually, “It’s late. Try to come here during the daytime

a business trip to Heron. I just

Rena wondered, he had just gotten

when he mentioned seeing Alexis, she couldn’t refuse him. “Walk

two of them

piano in the hall, which

appeared nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought the piano

that she

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

Rena felt a pang

piano held countless memories of her and Waylen,

she said, “Ill go

her

number, Rena answered without

Shelton, the young male star from the private banquet that night. Rena couldn’t fathom how he obtained her

skilled in charming conversation and had a keen

but she left before

responded casually and they chatted for a while before ending the

Waylen had pulled her over

him and the piano seemed to

at the woman beneath him, Waylen asked in a low,

and infuriated. “That’s none of

release his

why, but he felt so

had divorced, yet

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, we’ve done it countless times before. I believe even if you don’t like me, you still yearn

do you say? I don’t mind being his

all you want

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

see Alexis tonight but his temper flared when

you enjoy flirting with men this much? When you do, make sure to avoid

blend of shyness and