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 his forties with whom Theo

his arm

all too

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

glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her

mustered a forced smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t part of the entertainment

was met with disappointment as the sign on the door

second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning,

cleaner then promptly

entered the bathroom, only to be met

was hiked up to her

as

was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this

finished, patted Mavis’ head

the bathroom, Rena was immediately approached by two

shook her head,

her clothes with a rosy flush

Rena. “Can I talk to you for

swiftly intervened, blocking

at Rena, her eyes

to possess everything that

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

me?” Mavis confronted

gaze in the

cigarette from her handbag and lit it

I was a troubled soul. But is that my fault? I was sold to

But you ruined everything.”

idea of changing fate involve using your looks to entice Waylen,

no

and Elvira shared the same

cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate to harm

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 up

had hoped to win over

the man was young

the

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

your

with Mavis

against the wall, leisurely smoking

gracefully illuminated his handsome face, lending him an

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

Mavis hurried after Rena.

Waylen, she was

finished his

tone, he said, “If you encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear. Otherwise, I can’t guarantee what

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

divorced? Didn’t they have

extinguished his cigarette, turned away and

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

Waylen furrowed his brow.

softly, “Mr. Fowler, I just want a chance to

Duefron and won’t disturb

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

was a

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

phone and showed Waylen

picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira

against a piano, exuding youth

at the

image in the photo, even though he hadn’t held fond feelings for her anymore, he couldn’t help but feel a hint of emotion now.

didn’t stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a

the car, she

her surprise, Mark was also in

people to get close

felt a slight

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

car door, she gazed

a moment, she said casually, “It’s late. Try

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

now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten off the plane

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

of them entered

piano in the hall,

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought

confirmed that she

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

felt

held countless memories of her and Waylen, but he didn’t

she said, “Ill

then, her

Rena answered without

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

in charming conversation and had a keen sense

Rena earlier but she left before he

for a while before

she hung up, Waylen had pulled her over and firmly pressed her down on

beneath him and the piano

in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do you fancy that kind

none of your

didn’t release

but he felt so

had divorced, yet

Instead, he sensually caressed her body with his 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

say? I don’t mind

all you want and call

this. Rena’s rejection

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

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

felt a blend