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

added firmly, “Don’t baby him. He's full-grown now, capable of his own decisions and mistakes.” Cecilia inquired, “What's he done now?” Mark, feeling somewhat embarrassed to discuss it, didn’t answer and instead hastily made his way

“Don’t worry about him. He's just experiencing a midlife crisis.” Finishing his meal at a leisurely pace, Edwin offered

sorry, Mom,”

blissfully unaware of the

to rush into marriage. Being Grandma makes me seem so old!” Touched

upstairs, Cecilia, still concerned, called out, “Try to have

Edwin nodded in acknowledgment.

on your mother has certainly made you confident! If you're so brave, then stop using her as a shield.”

asked, “What's happening with

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

was not playing

man of keen insight, lit a cigarette and pointed at

mirrored his

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

demeanor shifted to

door, and

her, and that I have no interest in Vanessa? Or should I admit that marrying Vanessa ‘would be

in his emotion, he shouted, “Edwin, have you lost your mind?"

life. If it weren't for that, I might be happily married to someone else by now, not trapped in

eyes briefly, he said, “We can't change the past. I didn't bring her into this house for you to use her or toy with her emotions.” “Dad, I'm not

years, Edwin had shown little interest in women, to the point where

now, it was clear that

family’s, and for Laura's too. Think about it. If she joins our family and clashes with your

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

composed than

it be, Dad. I'll sort out my own issues after Laura's

stoic facade, but now, Mark could see not just pain but

it was a poignant moment he couldn't

His voice softened.

children, but this issue was too

“Let's just leave it

was waiting, phone

called her,

Smith family’s serious approach to this

as a mother perceiving Edwin's lack of feelings for Vanessa,

Edwin, “Do you have someone you care about? Mark and I aren't overly concerned about family backgrounds. As long as she's likable, gentle, and

that the woman he loved was Likely the last person

Mom. You should get some rest,” he said gently, masking

Cecilia's eyes followed him, filled with

from view, she went into the study where she found Mark, smoking one cigarette after

should smoke less, for your health.” Mark closed his eyes, a gesture of silent agreement, as Cecilia massaged

him, “Thomas called. He

Edwin and Vanessa.” Showing no sign of jealousy, Mark responded pragmatically, “Go see him. You saw how

her husband, ventured cautiously, “Mark, are you and Edwin keeping something from me? Mark tenderly caressed her head, offering

next day, at Duefron’s most high-end restaurant, Thomas had arranged a private room

culminating in marriage, had

Now, they were here to discuss the affairs of their

Some decisions aren't ours to make. If we force our choice on him and they're unhappy, won't that breed resentment?” Thomas was a man of

a moment to

Edwin, 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

innocent girl, uninvolved in the intricate world

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

connection between her and the

Edwin's connection with Laura, they would certainly oppose it, which would ensure Vanessa

for Cecilia, Thomas found himself struggling

from the marriage topic,

home, Cecilia told Mark her

substance to share about the conversation she had with Thomas, instead

about old times with Mr. Smith.” With a teasing tone, Cecilia replied, “We did have our dates back in the day, and you were quite supportive,

the moment, he then scooped

resistance was met

and you're still so spirited.” As Mark's hands wandered under her clothes, he teased

a passionate expression of their love — Afterwards, Cecilia playfully scolded him as she pinched his waist,

table, applying it

after your lunch date with another

hugged him closely, her voice playful yet

someone special in his heart. Has he spoken

idea of Thomas discussing such matters

the potential fallout this revelation could have on Cecilia,

reassuring her, Mark made a

I understand,” came the reply from the

family’s company stocks

meeting, Vanessa faced harsh criticism due to rumors of

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