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.

there was a man in his forties

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

the entertainment industry, such dynamics were all too common and Mary

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

glance at Mary, Rena excused herself and

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

disappointment

the second floor, a cleaner appeared, disapprovingly questioning, “What

cleaner then promptly removed

to be met with

dress was hiked up to her waist as she swayed

leaned over Mavis as they

Rena was accustomed to witnessing dramatic scenes, this sight still shocked

patted Mavis’ head and

approached by two vigilant bodyguards,

head, clearly not

moment, Mavis emerged, adjusting her clothes with a

I talk to you for

swiftly intervened,

at Rena, her

to possess

She walked to the wash basin and turned on the tap,

down upon me?” Mavis confronted

met Mavis’ gaze in

Mavis extracted a long, slender cigarette from her handbag and

deep drag, she looked 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

But you ruined everything.”

changing fate involve using your looks to entice Waylen,

had no sympathy for

shared the same self-centered

only cared about themselves and didn’t hesitate

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

to win

man was

off the tap, her smile

yourself as pure and untainted? You’re absolutely right.

and your sister has

with Mavis any further

stood against the

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

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

Mavis hurried after Rena.

she saw Waylen, she was

finished his

a cold and indifferent tone, he said, “If you encounter Rena again in the future, steer

Mavis was taken aback.

Was he defending Rena?

they divorced? Didn’t they have a contentious relationship

extinguished his cigarette, turned

control. I know a lot about what he did…

Waylen furrowed his brow.

Fowler, I just want a chance to turn

Duefron and won’t disturb

her dress, the truth was revealed—her thin waist was

a shocking

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

phone and

picture, Waylen at 24

a piano, exuding

gazed at the

gone. 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 of emotion now.

didn’t stay to watch the ensuing drama and

in the car, she

her surprise, Mark was also in Duefron,

Rena’s fear, 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,

felt a slight

exiting the car, Waylen’s

Rena stood by the car door, she gazed at Waylen under the

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

weary. “I was on a business trip to Heron. I

wondered, he had just gotten off the plane and then immediately attended

when he mentioned seeing Alexis, she couldn’t refuse him.

of them entered the

the hall,

nonchalant as he inquired, “You brought

that she

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

him, Rena felt a pang of

memories of her and

said, “Ill go upstairs

then, her

an unfamiliar number, Rena answered

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

was skilled in charming conversation and had a keen

earlier but she left before

for a while

hung up, Waylen had pulled her over and

beneath him and the piano seemed to resonate,

beneath him, Waylen asked in a low, deep voice, “Rena, do you fancy that

felt both embarrassed and infuriated. “That’s none

didn’t release

didn’t know why, but

divorced, yet

skirt. “Ms. Gordon, are you really so desperate? Can a boy like that satisfy you? How

do you say? I don’t mind being his substitute

hold me all you want and call me sweetheart. Just pretend

doing this. Rena’s rejection earlier had severely

to see Alexis tonight but his temper flared when

When you

a blend