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 sought

the man, clung to his arm and soon left

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

prominent female star, Mary knew she didn’t have to resort to such tactics. She simply needed to

a casual glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and made her way to

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

the bathroom, she was met with disappointment

a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What kind of lunatic put a sign

promptly removed the

only to be met

was hiked up to her

over Mavis as

was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes,

finished, patted Mavis’

was immediately approached by two vigilant bodyguards, asking,

head, clearly not

adjusting her clothes with a rosy flush on her face, looking better

halted Rena. “Can I talk to you

bodyguards swiftly intervened, blocking Mavis’

gazed at Rena,

possess everything that Mavis

premiere. She walked to the wash basin and turned on the

me?” Mavis confronted Rena in the

met Mavis’ gaze in

extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag

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

But you ruined everything.”

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

no sympathy

Mavis and Elvira shared

themselves and

a smile and admitted, “If I hadn’t taken 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

to win

the man was

off the

untainted? You’re absolutely right. I did

for you and your sister has

had no desire to argue with Mavis any further and decided to leave

the wall, leisurely smoking a

illuminated his handsome face, lending him an air of nobility and allure, yet

moment, surprised to find him there. She contemplated saying

Mavis hurried after Rena.

saw Waylen, she was momentarily stunned. “Mr.

calmly finished

“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

extinguished his cigarette, turned

a lot about what he did… I can

Waylen furrowed his brow.

want a chance to turn over

leave Duefron and won’t disturb

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

was a shocking

but, in his hands, I’m treated worse than an animal. Mr. Fowler,

took out her phone

the picture, Waylen at 24 and Elvira

leaned against a piano, exuding

at the photograph in

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

didn’t stay to watch the ensuing drama and instead

in the car,

her surprise, Mark was also in Duefron, investigating

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 trap, we’ll have the evidence enough to put him behind bars for

slight relief

returned to her villa. Upon exiting the car,

she gazed at Waylen

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

voice sounded weary. “I was on a business trip to Heron. I just landed a few hours ago and wanted

her encounter with him just now, Rena wondered, he had just gotten off the plane and then immediately

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

of them entered

piano in the hall, which

appeared nonchalant as he inquired,

confirmed that

lightly ran his fingers

observing him, Rena felt a

of her and Waylen,

emotions, she said, “Ill go upstairs

her

unfamiliar number, Rena answered without much

Shelton, the young male star from the private banquet that night. Rena

in charming conversation and had a

earlier but she left before he could approach her

they chatted for a

up, Waylen had pulled her over

lithe figure lay beneath him and the

beneath him, Waylen asked in a low, deep voice, “Rena,

“That’s none of your business, Waylen. Let go

release

didn’t know why, but he felt so

divorced, yet

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

hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend I’m him. I’m certain you’ll

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

tonight but his temper flared when he heard the

this much? When you do, make sure to

felt a blend of