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.

need to talk. And stop hiding behind your mother. You're 26! It’s time to stand on your own.”

mistakes.” Cecilia inquired, “What's he done now?”

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

sorry, Mom,”

of the

to have grandchildren. But honestly, I don't really want you to rush into marriage.

father upstairs, Cecilia, still concerned, called

Edwin nodded in acknowledgment.

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

asked, “What's happening with you and

Vanessa, but in some way, he believed

Edwin was not

man of keen insight, lit a cigarette and

wait!" Unfazed, Edwin mirrored his father’s

feelings for each other anymore, so we

demeanor shifted to a grave

and locked the door, and

in love with Laura? That I want to be with her, have children with her, and that I have no interest

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

for that, I might

I didn't bring her into this house for you to use her or toy with her emotions.” “Dad, I'm not playing games,” Edwin whispered, his voice soft but impactful, each word resonating like a note on a

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

that Edwin, too,

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

what about me, Dad? Have you ever considered that this might be the only love I'll ever have in

composed than before,

own issues after Laura's married.”

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

father, it was a poignant moment he couldn't

His voice softened.

his children, but this

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

Cecilia was waiting, phone

called her, requesting a

approach to this potential marriage

the gravity of the situation and as a mother perceiving Edwin's lack of feelings

family backgrounds. As long as she's likable, gentle, and sensible, that's

mother, aware that the woman he loved was Likely the last person Cecilia would

should get some rest,”

stairs, Cecilia's eyes followed him, filled with

he disappeared from view, she went into the study where

your health.” Mark closed his eyes, a gesture of

a low voice, she informed him, “Thomas called. He

“Go see him.

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

of the sort; don’t overthink it." The next day, at Duefron’s most high-end restaurant, Thomas had arranged

in marriage, had ended on

Library Now, they were here to discuss

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

moment to

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

that sweet and innocent girl, uninvolved in

too 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,

also a deeper connection between her

Evans family found out about Edwin's connection with Laura, they would certainly

youthful feelings for Cecilia, Thomas found

from the marriage topic, ending

home, Cecilia told Mark her

instead mentioning the pleasantness of the restaurant and the

reminisce about old times with Mr. Smith.” With a teasing tone, Cecilia replied, “We did have our

scooped Cecilia up and gently tossed

was

clothes, he teased her, “Age hasn't dampened your spirits, has it?"

was a passionate expression of their love — Afterwards, Cecilia playfully scolded him as she pinched his waist, “You really got

the bedside table, applying it gently to her. His voice was

bit jealous after your lunch date with another man.”

him closely, her voice playful

heart. Has he spoken to

idea of Thomas discussing such matters with Cecilia

knew the potential fallout this revelation could have on Cecilia,

her, Mark made a discreet

Evans, I understand,” came the reply from the other end.

Smith family’s company stocks took a

meeting, Vanessa faced harsh criticism due to rumors of the

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