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.

hiding behind your mother. You're

full-grown now, capable of his own decisions and mistakes.” Cecilia inquired,

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

sorry, Mom,”

the situation, responded, “It's

don't really want you to rush into marriage. Being Grandma

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

Edwin nodded in acknowledgment.

interrogation. As Edwin walked in, Mark sarcastically commented, “Relying on your mother has certainly made you confident! If

“What's happening with you and

of Vanessa, but in some way,

was not

keen insight, lit a cigarette and pointed at

Edwin mirrored his father’s actions, lighting his own

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

to

door, and

that I have no

he shouted, “Edwin, have you lost your mind?" Despite his father’s outburst, Edwin

calmly and said, “You're the one who brought her into my life. If it weren't for

with her emotions.” “Dad, I'm not playing games,” Edwin whispered, his voice soft but impactful, each word resonating like a note on a piano. Mark looked at his son, almost as if

women, to the point where Mark wondered about

clear that Edwin, too, had

it. If

Have you ever considered that this might be the only love I'll ever have

even more composed than before,

be, Dad. I'll sort out my own issues after Laura's married.” Mark

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

a father, it was a poignant moment

His voice softened.

was known to indulge his children, but this issue

but Edwin interjected, “Let's just leave it there.” With those

waiting, phone

had called her,

to this potential marriage was clear, highlighting its

a mother perceiving Edwin's

backgrounds. As long as she's likable, gentle, and sensible, that's all that matters.” The concern in her voice brought a wave

he loved was Likely the last person

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

stairs, Cecilia's eyes followed him,

he disappeared from view, she went into the study

admonished softly, “You should smoke less, for your health.” Mark closed his eyes, a

informed him,

Mark responded pragmatically, “Go see him. You saw how Edwin is. You know what to discuss.” His response

cautiously, “Mark, are you and Edwin keeping

overthink it." The next day, at Duefron’s most high-end restaurant, Thomas had arranged a private room for

past relationship, though not culminating in marriage, had ended

they were here to discuss the affairs

slightly uneasy. She said softly, “Thomas, I understand why you've asked to meet today, but Edwin isn't a child. Some decisions aren't ours to make. If we force

a moment to consider his words before

but it seems he has someone else in his heart, Cecilia. But you should know the combined influence of the 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

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

materialistic.” His thoughts then drifted to Laura. After Vanessa had mentioned her, his brother Weldon had tasked him with addressing the situation. He remembered Laura was quiet and reserved, much like Cecilia, and strikingly

also a deeper connection between her

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

own youthful feelings for Cecilia, Thomas found himself struggling to reveal such news

eventually veered away from the marriage topic, ending somewhat

home, Cecilia told Mark her

with Thomas, instead mentioning the pleasantness of the restaurant

Cecilia replied, “We did have our

resist the moment, he then scooped Cecilia up

was

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 mix of embarrassment and

Afterwards, Cecilia playfully scolded him as she pinched his

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

too enthusiastic, just a bit jealous after your lunch date with another

him closely, her voice playful yet

heart. Has he spoken to you about this?"

of Thomas discussing such matters with

fallout this revelation could have on

made

I understand,” came the

the Smith family’s company stocks took

harsh criticism due to

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