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.

side, there was a man in his forties

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

such dynamics were all too common and Mary didn’t find it

resort to such tactics. She simply needed to flatter Theo a little and respond with some

Mary, Rena excused herself and made her way

and commented, “Ms. Gordon

was met with disappointment as the sign on the door read “In

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

then promptly

to be met with a

was hiked up to her

leaned over Mavis as they were engaged

accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this

patted Mavis’ head and

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

head, clearly

a rosy flush on her face, looking better than

I talk to you for a

swiftly intervened, blocking Mavis’

stubbornly gazed at Rena, her

possess

unsettling encounter, Rena lost all interest in the premiere. She walked to the wash

you look down upon me?” Mavis confronted

met Mavis’ gaze in the

her head, Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her

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 had a chance to change

But you ruined everything.”

your looks to entice Waylen, wreck his marriage and become his mistress, and eventually his

had no sympathy for

and Elvira shared the same self-centered

about themselves and didn’t hesitate

eyes, Mavis forced a smile and admitted, “If I hadn’t taken that 200 thousand dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me sooner or later. But you,

hoped to

all, the man

the tap, her

untainted? You’re

your sister has

Mavis any further and decided

against the wall,

him an air of nobility and allure, yet his expression

paused for a moment, surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she was momentarily stunned.

finished his

Rena again in the future, steer clear. Otherwise,

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

divorced? Didn’t they have

extinguished his cigarette,

a lot about what he did… I can find a way to get

Waylen furrowed his brow.

Fowler, I just want a chance to

won’t disturb you

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

a shocking

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

out her phone and showed Waylen

picture, Waylen at 24

a piano,

the photograph in

As he looked at her image in the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help but feel a hint

didn’t stay to watch the ensuing drama

in the car,

her surprise, Mark was also in Duefron, investigating the case

deployed people to get close to

slight relief hearing

villa. Upon exiting the car, Waylen’s car

she

late. Try to come here during the daytime

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

he had just gotten

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

them entered the

the

he inquired, “You brought

confirmed that she

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

him, Rena felt a pang of

of her and Waylen,

emotions, she said, “Ill go

then, her phone

number, Rena answered without much

male star from the private banquet that night. Rena couldn’t fathom how he

and had a keen sense

Rena earlier but she left before

and they chatted for

Waylen had pulled her over and firmly pressed

and the piano

in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do

embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none of your business, Waylen.

release his

why, but

divorced,

skirt. “Ms. Gordon, are you really so desperate? Can a boy like that satisfy you? How about… Let’s fulfill each other’s

I don’t mind being his

You can hold me all you want and call me sweetheart.

shouldn’t be doing this. Rena’s rejection

Alexis tonight but his temper flared when he heard the boy charming

When you

a blend of shyness and