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.

man in his forties with whom Theo

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

the entertainment industry, such dynamics were all too common and

star, Mary knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a little and respond with some coquettish

at Mary, Rena excused herself

Gordon isn’t part of the

was met with disappointment as the sign

the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind of lunatic put a sign up

promptly removed

only to be met

light pink dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed and

Mavis as they

though Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic

man swiftly finished, patted

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

shook her head, clearly

with a rosy flush on her face, looking better

halted Rena. “Can I talk to you for

swiftly intervened, blocking

stubbornly gazed at Rena, her

to possess

Rena lost all interest in the premiere. She walked to the wash basin and

upon me?” Mavis

gaze in the

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

was sold

But you ruined everything.”

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

no sympathy

and Elvira shared

cared about themselves and didn’t

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 with

hoped to

the man was

off the

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

loathing for you and your

desire to argue with Mavis any further and decided to leave

stood against the wall, leisurely smoking

an

to find him there. She contemplated saying something but eventually kept silent and

Mavis hurried after Rena.

saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned.

calmly 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 contentious

cigarette, turned

control. I know a lot about what he did…

Waylen furrowed his brow.

a chance to turn

won’t disturb you anymore.”

revealed—her thin waist

was a shocking

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

took out her phone and

Waylen at 24 and

leaned against a piano,

gazed at the photograph in

hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help

ensuing drama and instead hailed a

car, she

surprise, Mark was also in Duefron,

get close to him. Once he falls into the trap,

felt a slight relief

returned to her villa. Upon exiting the

Rena stood by the car door, she

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

trip to Heron. I just landed a few hours ago and wanted

encounter with him just now, Rena wondered, he had

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

them

piano in the hall, which slightly caught him

inquired, “You brought the

that

his fingers over the black and white keys, his expression

Rena felt

memories of her and Waylen,

her emotions, she said, “Ill

then, her

Rena answered without

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

conversation and had a keen

he saw Rena earlier but she left before he could approach

they chatted for

had pulled her

lay beneath him and the piano seemed to resonate, as if

Waylen asked in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do

none of your business, Waylen. Let go of

release

but

had divorced,

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

say? I don’t

off the light. You can hold me all you want and

shouldn’t be doing this. Rena’s rejection earlier had severely wounded his

see Alexis tonight but his temper flared when

with men this much? When you do, make sure to avoid involving the children,

blend