A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2141 “Good morning, Miss Thomas,” Tina greeted with practiced ease.

“I'm Mr. Steve's secretary, Tina Adams.” Laura raised a curious brow.

Edwin had used ‘Nelson Steve’ as an alternate name, and Tina had been instructed to call him that only in Laura's presence.

The reason? It remained a mystery.

Laura looked stunning, draped in a loose-fitting man’s shirt. Her lean calves were accentuated against the fabric.

Tina's eyes kept drifting back to her.

Edwin, sensing Tina's lingering attention, said with a touch of irritation, “Go wait in the car.” Once the door closed behind Tina, Edwin's gaze settled on Laura, taking in her apparent discomfort.

Softening, he asked, “Did last night's birthday surprise sit well with you?” Her cheeks flushed in response.

Spotting her bare feet, he quickly fetched a pair of slippers.

“No more wandering shoeless,” he admonished gently.

“I've got a meeting about an acquisition. We'll spend some quality time later tonight.” Laura's silent response was a prolonged, intense gaze.

A childhood accident had left her with aphasia; and even after receiving treatment overseas, words seldom escaped her lips. Aside from her parents, she was mostly ensconced in her own world. That was until Nelson entered her life.

Their relationship had spanned a year, with Nelson introducing her to this apartment three months back.

She'd essentially moved in, with her studio relocated here, immersing herself in work. Nelson didn't always stay the night due to his demanding job.

The fondness in Laura's eyes as she looked at Edwin was palpable.

He was about to depart, but seeing the longing in her gaze, he couldn't resist pulling her into a tender embrace.

EE oT TR SE i Koos “I've got some new recipes planned for tonight.” Laura nestled closer, nodding her understanding.

Edwin's gaze settled on Laura.

Chapter 2142 Though she was a year his senior, she was so sheltered, thanks to Peter and Lina's overprotective parenting. Laura wasn't acquainted with the nuances of household chores, nor was she keen on mingling in social circles.

She exuded an innocent naivete he rarely encountered, reminding him of someone he couldn't quite place.

Smoothing out his suit, Edwin made his exit.

Once inside the car, Tina shot him a knowing look, noticing the tousled state of his hair.

It was obvious they had a quick session before he left.

Tina remarked, “Miss Thomas is truly captivating. She's not at all how I pictured her.” Diving into the acquisition details, Edwin's attention momentarily wavered as he questioned, “How did you picture her, then?” Wearing a knowing smile, Tina responded, “Given Miss Thomas’ intricate and I her as modern and vintage-styled designs, pegged edgy. But in person, she’s delicate; reminds me of a gentle creature that just tugs at your heart.” Edwin gave a half-laugh, signaling Tina to tread lightly with her words.

Being the perceptive woman she was, she swiftly shifted gears, diving into work chatter.

As the clock struck eleven, Edwin's latest achievement became the talk of the town. At 26, he had risen to the top, becoming the primary shareholder of the Lewis Group.

A massive 12 billion dollar asset shuffle put him in the spotlight.

Over the next couple of years, he had big plans to revamp the Lewis Group and reintroduce it to the market.

That evening, the Lewis Group threw a grand party in honor of this significant milestone.

Edwin, with his newfound status, was the center of attention.

High-profile celebrities and socialites gravitated towards him, but he maintained his distance, always having an eye for the finer things.

‘When Edwin's phone buzzed, Mark's name flashed on the screen.

Edwin greeted him with a grin.

After exchanging a few words, he shared some of his ambitious plans.

Mark, usually hard to impress, genuinely admired Edwin's assertive tactics.

“It's only chapter one,” Edwin remarked, an air of nonchalance in his voice.

Once the call ended, Tina approached with an update.

“Mr. Evans, your appointments for the day are wrapped up. You deserve some rest after today’s whirlwind.” Feeling the weight of the day on his shoulders, Edwin handed Tina his drink and loosened his tie.

Chapter 2143 “I can feel the fatigue. Let the former executives of the Lewis Group know we're meeting at nine tomorrow,” he instructed, already making his way out.

A sleek black Rolls-Royce awaited him outside. Chris Shelton, ever the punctual chauffeur, held the door open for him.

Chris caught sight of Edwin and promptly opened the car door, a gesture of respect.

Edwin slipped inside gracefully.

As he settled, Tina leaned closer, her voice gentle yet professional, “Good night, Mr. Evans.” Edwin simply nodded, his thoughts already drifting elsewhere.

A memory flickered-his promise to Laura about a homemade meal. He glanced at the time and sighed, realizing it was far too late.

The rich aroma of perfume encircled him.

Swiftly, he handed over his jacket to Tina, instructing, “Send this to dry-cleaning.” For amoment, Tina looked taken aback.

But before she could process, the limo's door clicked shut and the vehicle glided away.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY Edwin's voice broke the silence after a while.

“Pull over at the next corner; pick up some wontons at that restaurant.” Chris, well-acquainted with the routines and preferences in Edwin's life, grinned.

“Ah, Miss Thomas’ favorite?” Receiving no response, Chris focused on the road while Edwin sank into deep contemplation.

Memories flooded back; the chance encounter with Laura overseas and his deliberate efforts to win her heart.

about her, it wasn't challenging to captivate

if he'd put too much

meeting with the Smith heiress on Saturday. Potentially, an alliance could be formed

part of his long-term plans. In

mental image of Laura, vulnerable and heartbroken,

delicate, the type to weep at the smallest

villa is way closer to your workplace, Mr. Evans. Why not have

a takeout box, Edwin shot Chris

letting Laura into his family villa? The place his parents once called home? Absolutely impossible! Their

he switched on the lights and moved towards the northern

presence, Drawing closer, Edwin lightly brushed her chilled

Laura's hand jerked, marring her design. Her voice a blend of frustration and surprise, she muttered, “This is your

hand brushed against Laura's trim

breakfast and lunch, didn’t you? Why would you do that?” His tone mixed

his neck and murmured, “I had some breakfast.” Angela's Library Edwin

easy-going, he certainly showed Laura a lot of patience

onto the couch, draping

jacket?”

paused, searching for a

being a smooth talker, he managed to shift the topic with ease, and

the kitchen, Edwin began to

return to her sketches and sensing his lingering

in a shirt, work his culinary magic, Laura

waist, and on a rare whim, let her fingers brush

you eat?” she

His response came tersely.

“I did”

mentioned you'd be back early.” Turning off the

were undeniably attractive, but

so much she didn’t know about him, and

voice, deep and probing, broke

Library “If 1 didn’t come back, would you just let yourself starve? Would you continue Like that indefinitely?”

new

expression shifted, but before Laura could discern it, he tilted her chin

was slowly

in an oversized

with a passionate kiss, their connection

Their intimacy deepened.

passionate encounter concluded, Laura found herself in

It was quite dim.

dark, especially in confined spaces, which left her feeling

her sitter locked her in the

return,

and damp confinement for a grueling

her, Laura

found solace

yet the twenty-six-year-old man was brimming with energy. She made a slight move,

closed her eyes and all she could see

Edwin was

fingers against his handsome face and, in a low, husky voice, called

himself in a

name, Edwin Evans. However, he refrained, instead channeling his inexplicable

the room was bathed

to the bathroom for a quick shower. Upon his return, he felt revitalized. Retrieving his trousers from the foot of the bed, he produced a velvet box

this for me?” Laura draped herself in the blanket,

blush of post-lovemaking

Her heart raced with

marked her birthday, and now he presented her with a velvet

gentle, hoarse smile and encouraged her, “Go ahead, open it.” The

a different mood, he finally presented it to her.

a glance at him before lowering her head, her hands trembling slightly as she

inside the box was a delicate pink diamond

itself measured two carats, with the surrounding smaller diamonds artfully arranged to resemble a pair of

exuded a

a subtle hint of disappointment. Yet, she was a person content with even the smallest kindness shown to her. Swiftly, she lifted the necklace to her neck and asked, “Is it beautiful?” Her slender collarbone and flawless skin

her, his voice growing even

though he found himself inexplicably irked. He reached for a pack of cigarettes on the bedside table, extracted one, and lit it. As he carefully secured the necklace around

Edwin took a long drag, exhaling a

after, he

her with profound

Unable to resist, he tenderly ran his fingers

unique charm. It was jet-black, fine,

a dark contrast against

gazed at him with

to the bathroom to wear the pink diamond

more because it was a

invited her to share a meal, and she found herself

flat, a subject of his frequent attention during their

turned as red as a

mixed motives behind Edwin's actions, he generally treated her well. Her self-sufficiency was Limited, and he had indulged her quite a bit since

he took charge of

extra food and stored it in the fridge, ensuring she could heat

remained below 10@ pounds, a fact that always struck Edwin

room, Laura nibbled

on a cigarette. Despite the stack of documents awaiting his attention, his interest in them remained conspicuously

inadvertently fell upon

eyes held a profound complexity. He bent his head to tap the cigarette's ashes,

remained

frame, he had to end things with

a breakup. More accurately,

her feelings for him and