A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2221-2230

Chapter 2221 “I can't even bring myself to raise my voice at her, and you think you have the right to humiliate her? Vanessa, there's no second chance for you.” With a definitive slam, he shut the car door, accidentally trapping Vanessa's fingers briefly, turning them purple.

Edwin then drove off, leaving behind a trail of Vanessa's curses.

About five minutes later, Edwin received an angry call from Mark.

“You idiot, do you think marriage is a game? Cancelling an engagement just like that? Get back here right now!” Mark's voice was laden with fury.

Edwin's grip on the steering wheel was tight, betraying the tension that contrasted with his seemingly casual tone.

“It's already what it is. My coming back won't change anything,” he said.

On the other end of the phone, Mark cursed in frustration, “Damn it!" Annoyed, Edwin ended the call abruptly. He pulled up to a red light, his car halting with a screech. As he watched the numbers on the traffic signal count down, his gaze was distant, lost in thought.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY He had made an effort.

After breaking up with Laura, he had tried to move on with Vanessa.

But even her beauty left him feeling nothing. The thought of a lifetime with her, even in a distant, separate living arrangement, didn't appeal to him.

He couldn't fathom having children with her.

Laura had been his first and only significant romantic experience.

They had shared many firsts. Everything had felt right with her, and he had never seriously considered anyone else. Perhaps his lack of interest in other relationships stemmed from being wholly satisfied by her.

Leaning back, Edwin's head thudded softly against the headrest.

A honk from a car behind him snapped him back to reality as the light turned green.

He drove on, reaching his company’s parking lot.

After parking, he hesitated for a moment before dialing Laura's number. She didn't answer, leaving him to wonder if she was upset or crying.

Running his fingers over his phone, Edwin was a mix of annoyance and confusion.

He decided to call Alexis. The phone was answered promptly.

“Take Laura out for dinner,” he said tersely.

Alexis responded with a light chuckle, “Why should I spending time cheering your girl?” Edwin's tone was frigid as he spoke. \

Chapter 2222 “Marcus has always been after a certain oil drilling project, hasn't he? I'll let him have it." Alexis, intrigued, asked, “But why should I get involved? That's a gain for Marcus.” Edwin's frustration was palpable.

“Just name your price, I'll meet it” Alexis agreed, much to his relief.

After the call, he sat lost in thought.

He knew his love for Laura was genuine, yet he also recognized the limitations of what he could offer her. Even without Vanessa in the picture, a future together seemed unattainable.

Walking into the company, he was met by Tina's surprised look.

She had expected him to be with Miss Smith for her wedding dress fitting.

Removing his coat, Edwin walked into his office.

“Bring me the file for the Zenith Corporation partnership.” Tina nodded.

While fetching the documents, she mused to herself about how love troubles often turned men into workaholics.

She returned with a substantial stack of paperwork.

Edwin delved into it, working until Tina reappeared at day's end with a complicated look.

“Mr. Evans, your father called. He's inviting you to dinner.” Without glancing up, Edwin quipped, “Has he become that gentle now?” Tina, feeling uneasy, hesitated.

Edwin prompted her to repeat Mark's message. Taking a deep breath, she relayed, “Mr. Evans said, ‘Tell that bastard son of mine to roll back here!™ Her delivery was hesitant, almost fearful of Edwin's reaction.

Edwin closed the file with an air of composure.

“That sounds more like him,” he commented, prompting a weak smile from Tina.

As he prepared to leave, Tina quietly informed him, “Miss Smith called several times. I told her you were unavailable.” Pausing, Edwin replied with a hint of appreciation, “Tina, you've just earned yourself a raise.”

Chapter 2223 Her face lit up with excitement.

He then made his way downstairs, got into his car, and drove home.

At home, Mark was dining with Cecilia, his tone reminiscent of his gentler, younger days. Edwin settled casually at the table and asked the maid for a plate. Midway through his meal, he caught his father’s stern gaze.

With a chuckle, Edwin teased, “Dad, you're always hovering around Duefron these days. Ever thought of checking in at Czanch? Olivia might be dating someone in secret while you're away.” Mark, unamused, shot back, “Don’t bring Olivia into this. You promised Grandma you'd settle down and continue the family line." Cecilia, unaware of the whole story, offered Edwin a piece of fish, glancing at her husband.

“Isn't this just a small lovers’ spat? We had our fair share of breakups back in the day. Maybe you should do some self-reflection.” Visibly irked, Mark pointed at Edwin.

behind your mother. You're 26! It’s time to stand on your own.” Edwin's smile

He's full-grown now, capable of his own decisions and mistakes.” Cecilia inquired, “What's he done

turned back to Edwin and said reassuringly, “Don’t worry about him. He's just experiencing a midlife crisis.” Finishing his meal at a leisurely

sorry, Mom,” he

the situation, responded, “It's okay.

more years to have grandchildren. But honestly, I don't really want you to rush into marriage. Being Grandma makes me seem so old!” Touched by her words,

father upstairs, Cecilia, still concerned, called out, “Try to have a nice

Edwin nodded in acknowledgment.

commented, “Relying on your mother

happening with you and

clear Mark wasn't a fan of Vanessa, but in some way, he believed Edwin's marriage

Edwin was not

lit a cigarette and pointed at

make me wait!" Unfazed, Edwin mirrored

a slow drag and replied calmly, “We do not have feelings for each other anymore, so we ended it” “Bullshit! Do you really think I'm a

demeanor shifted to

the door, and then turned to Mark with a

to be with her, have children with her, and that I have no interest in Vanessa? Or should I admit that marrying Vanessa ‘would be a mistake, and I'd still end

his emotion, he shouted, “Edwin, have you lost

weren't for that, I might be happily married to someone else by now, not trapped

use her or toy with her emotions.” “Dad, I'm not playing

Edwin had shown little interest in women, to the point where Mark wondered about his son's

clear that Edwin, too, had

rising temper, Mark countered, “I can't accept this. Not just for your sake, Edwin, but for our family’s, and for Laura's too. Think about it. If she joins our family and clashes with your mother, how will they coexist? You know Laura's personality.” Edwin's gaze fell, his voice

you ever considered that this might be the only love I'll ever have in my life?" He didn't attempt to

tone, even more composed than before, conveyed

out my own

had maintained a stoic facade, but now, Mark could see not

a poignant

His voice softened.

but this issue was

wanted to say more, but Edwin interjected, “Let's just leave it there.” With

was waiting, phone in

father had called her, requesting a

to this

the situation and as a mother perceiving Edwin's

backgrounds. As long as she's likable, gentle,

he loved was Likely the last person Cecilia

fine, Mom. You should get some rest,” he said

stairs, Cecilia's eyes followed him,

from view, she went into the study

hand, she admonished softly, “You should smoke less, for your health.” Mark closed his eyes, a gesture of silent

him, “Thomas

sign of jealousy, Mark responded pragmatically, “Go see him. You saw how Edwin is. You know what to discuss.” His response indicated a certain

2226 Cecilia, observing her husband, ventured cautiously, “Mark, are you and Edwin keeping

don’t overthink it." The next day, at Duefron’s most high-end restaurant, Thomas had arranged a private room for a

not culminating in marriage, had ended

Now, they were here to discuss the affairs of

child. Some decisions aren't ours to make. If

moment to consider

Evans, Fowler, and Smith families would be significant.” Slightly flustered, Cecilia responded, “I'm not really into the business side of things. Mark rarely discusses such matters with me.” Thomas was taken aback,

years, deep down, Cecilia remained that sweet and innocent girl, uninvolved

was being too materialistic.” His thoughts then drifted to Laura. After Vanessa had mentioned her, his

was also a deeper connection between her and the Evans

plan was clear-if the Evans family found out about Edwin's connection with Laura, they would

feelings for Cecilia, Thomas found

away from the

Cecilia told

with Thomas, instead mentioning the pleasantness of the restaurant and the remarkable dishes

“We did have our dates back in the day, and you were quite supportive, even blessing me as a well-wisher. Has your tolerance waned with

then scooped Cecilia up and gently tossed her

playful resistance was

his shoulder, she murmured, “At our age, and you're still so spirited.” As Mark's hands wandered under her clothes, he teased her, “Age hasn't dampened your spirits, has it?" Cecilia's cheeks flushed with a

expression of their love — Afterwards, Cecilia playfully scolded him as she pinched his waist, “You really got carried away!” She contemplated taking a bath

ointment from the bedside table, applying it gently to her. His

your lunch date with another man.” Cecilia

him closely, her

his heart. Has he spoken

discussing such matters with Cecilia

knew the potential fallout this revelation could have on Cecilia, Edwin, and

her, Mark made

Mr. Evans, I understand,” came the reply

Smith family’s company stocks took

faced harsh criticism due to rumors of

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