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.

looks, and knowledge about her, it wasn't challenging to

if he'd put

with the Smith heiress on

to juggle a lover post-marriage. Laura, as endearing as she was, wasn't part of his long-term plans. In fact, he initially just intended for her to

mental image of Laura, vulnerable and heartbroken, unsettled

the type to weep at the

up to Edwin's apartment, Chris, his driver, remarked, “Your villa is way closer to your workplace, Mr. Evans.

2144 Holding a takeout box, Edwin shot Chris a piercing look that silenced him

his family villa? The place his parents

his dimly lit home, he switched on the lights and moved towards the northern

in his shirt and shorts, she was oblivious to his presence, Drawing closer, Edwin lightly brushed her chilled legs, concern evident in his

her design. Her voice a blend of frustration and surprise, she muttered, “This is

hand brushed

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

his neck and murmured, “I had some

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

the couch, draping a blanket

your jacket?”

searching for

shift the topic with ease, and Laura's curiosity was

kitchen, Edwin began to

the urge to return to her sketches and sensing his lingering frustration, shuffled in

a shirt, work his culinary magic, Laura found herself drawn to

she wrapped her arms around his waist, and on

you eat?” she

His response came tersely.

“I did”

ventured, “You mentioned you'd be back early.” Turning off

soft lighting, his features were undeniably

him, but there was so much she didn’t know about him, and she hesitated to probe since he didn’t

deep and probing,

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

was new territory

always return.” Something in Edwin's expression shifted, but before Laura could discern it, he tilted her chin upward, sealing

was

an oversized black shirt; her

with a passionate kiss,

Their intimacy deepened.

Laura found herself

It was quite dim.

dark, especially in confined spaces, which left

her childhood. She couldn't forget how her sitter

woman's return, she completely overlooked

a bleak and damp

discovered her, Laura was on the brink of

found solace in Edwin's presence; fear

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

her eyes and all she

2146 Edwin was out of her

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

found himself in

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

the room was bathed

himself to the bathroom for a quick shower. Upon his return, he felt revitalized. Retrieving his trousers from

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

the faint blush of post-lovemaking contentment

heart raced

birthday, and now he presented her

possibly contain a ring? Edwin offered a gentle, hoarse smile and encouraged her, “Go ahead, open it.”

he finally presented

before lowering her head,

was

surrounding smaller diamonds

a distinctly

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 added

her, his voice growing even hoarser than

bedside table, extracted one, and

Edwin took a long drag, exhaling a

after, he

her

to resist, he tenderly ran his fingers through her long,

possessed a unique charm. It was jet-black, fine, and velvety,

her ebony hair sprawled like a dark contrast against the pristine, snow-white pillow, creating a striking visual

him with a deep

the bathroom to wear the pink

more because it

share a

lay flat, a subject of his frequent attention during their intimate

complexion turned as red

face with cold water, Laura rushed to join Edwin for dinner. Despite the mixed motives behind Edwin's actions,

there, he took charge of

in the fridge, ensuring she could heat

pounds, a fact that always struck Edwin when he

nibbled at her meal

silently puffing on a cigarette. Despite the stack of documents awaiting his

inadvertently fell upon

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

remained until

time frame, he had to end things

More accurately,

her, kindling her feelings for him and fostering her