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

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

industry, such dynamics were all too common

she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply

glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her

a forced smile and commented, “Ms. Gordon isn’t part

bathroom, she was met with disappointment

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

then promptly removed the

the bathroom, only to

hiked up to her waist as she swayed

over Mavis as they were engaged in

Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes,

patted Mavis’ head and

two vigilant bodyguards, asking,

head,

with a rosy flush on her face, looking better than

Rena. “Can I talk

intervened, blocking

gazed at Rena, her

seemed to possess everything

premiere. She walked to the wash basin and turned on the tap, trying

upon me?” Mavis confronted

gaze in the

extracted a long, slender cigarette

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 man was? It was the

But you ruined everything.”

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

had no sympathy for

Mavis and Elvira shared the

themselves and didn’t hesitate

dollars, Waylen might have softened towards me sooner or later. But you, you’re so ruthless. If Joseph hadn’t seduced

hoped to

the man was

the tap,

perceive yourself as pure and untainted?

loathing for you and your

had no desire to argue with Mavis any further and

Waylen stood against the wall, leisurely smoking

face, lending him an air of nobility and

a moment, surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying something but eventually kept silent

Mavis hurried after Rena.

saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned. “Mr.

finished his

encounter Rena again in the future, steer clear. Otherwise, I can’t

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

divorced? Didn’t they have a contentious relationship

extinguished his cigarette, turned away

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

Waylen furrowed his brow.

chance to turn over a

won’t disturb

the truth was revealed—her thin

a

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

phone and showed Waylen

the picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira

piano, exuding

the photograph

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

stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead hailed a

the car, she

in Duefron,

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

a slight

exiting

door, she gazed at Waylen under

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

on a business trip to Heron.

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

she couldn’t refuse

of them entered the villa

a piano in the hall,

appeared nonchalant as he inquired,

that she

lightly ran his fingers over the black and

Rena felt a

her and Waylen,

said, “Ill go upstairs

her phone

an unfamiliar number, Rena answered

star from the private banquet

was skilled in charming conversation and had a keen sense of

he saw Rena earlier but she left before he could approach her and say

and they chatted for a while before

Waylen had pulled her over

and the piano seemed to

in a low,

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

didn’t release

but he felt

divorced,

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

you say? I don’t

You can hold me all you want and call me

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

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

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

a blend