A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Albert seethed at Jessie's audacity.

But he held back any rash reactions. Despite the chaos outside, he remained seated across from her, seemingly intent on reasoning with her.

But how could Jessie lend an ear? She retorted icily, “Albert, I'm finally seeing things clearly. I won't expect anything from you in the future, nor will I bother you Whether you tie the knot or keep a harem, it’s none of my

business.” Albert felt a throbbing ache behind his temples.

His tumultuous past made him averse to settling down.

The only woman he'd ever truly loved was now married to another.

Jessie was different, though. In his mind, she was his lover and cherished junior as she was considerably younger. She'd devoted three precious years of her youth to him. How could he feel nothing for her? She'd even wanted to marry him, crying and pleading for this in the past.

In the end, she chose to end things.

Albert had hoped for an amicable split but it had still come to this.

He lit a cigarette in irritation, smoking it halfway before turning to her.

“Fine. Ill ask Melissa to take you back later” Their encounter was far from what he'd anticipated, leaving him with a heavy heart as he murmured, “Find someone decent to marry in the future” Jessie's eyes welled up with tears once more.

But she remained silent. He was married, and their chance was gone.

She wasn't going to stoop to those lows again.

Albert instructed her to wait inside while he stepped out. Melissa stood outside, lost in thought.

“Miss Brown” His tone betrayed his anger.

Melissa turned, her demeanor composed. “Mr. Watson, I accompanied

Jessie here as a friend, not in my professional capacity.” Albert glared at Melissa.

Despite the chaos outside, he directed his frustration at his former secretary. He fixed her with a stern gaze. “What's the deal with Jessie's fiance? Why is the engagement off?” Melissa revealed the truth. ler fiance proposed an open marriage, which Jessie couldn't accept “Open marriage?! An open marriage?!” Albert repeated, his voice escalating with each utterance. Finally, he exploded, “What nonsense! Who does he think he is?”

Melissa retorted defensively, “Honestly, you weren't any better to Jessie.

At least her fiance was upfront about his intentions before the wedding and she had a chance to break it off."

Albert glared at Melissa, his anger palpable. “You seem determined to make matters worse. Aren't you worried I'l send you packing?” Melissa replied respectfully, “Jessie mentioned that if you took it out on me, she'd transfer ownership of the villa to me” Albert was incensed. “Since when did you two become so chummy?” Melissa remained silent.

After a prolonged silence, she spoke softly. “Mr. Watson, why not do right by her and yourself? It's clear you're fond of her” Albert didn't directly address Melissa's suggestion.

Instead, he retrieved a cigarette, lighting it with deliberate slowness. He smoked more than half of it in silence.

How could he explain this to Melissa? He was almost two decades older than Jessie. Despite his current appearance of youth and success, he feared he might become a regretful old man in the near future.

Truth be told, Albert had once entertained thoughts of marrying Jessie.

Yet, every time he contemplated her youthful, sleeping visage, he hesitated.

Melissa averted her gaze, murmuring, “Mr. Watson, it's just your insecurities talking. It's not your age that makes you feel undeserving, but her superiority. She's got a top-notch background, stunning looks, and an Ivy League education. Even without a job, she has everything you once lacked, leaving you feeling inferior...

Albert's hand holding the cigarette twitched from the heat.

He stared at Melissa intently.

With awry smile, Melissa continued, “Perhaps I can relate because I come from a similar background just as yours.” Having once been his secretary, she was well acquainted with his circle and felt entitled to speak her mind.

Ina hushed tone, Melissa added, “You haven't signed any legal documents yet, Mr. Watson. You still have a chance to back out. You might disappoint her, but if you marry her without love, you'll hurt her even more.” Albert's gaze bore into Melissa's, his eyes holding depths of emotion.

“I'm not marrying for love. It's a connection through marriage with another family, Melissa.” he articulated each word deliberately.

“You're intimately familiar with the Waston Group. This union could preemptively quell internal discord. Why shouldn't I pursue it?” “But, Mr. Watson, are you happy?” The Waston Group, the influence... Are those truly your desires? Do you find yourself longing for that version of yourself on the racetrack

when you are alone on your own?” Albert's eyes never wavered from Melissa's. He regarded this young woman as both a subordinate, a partner in crime, and a family of sorts.

His eyes were bloodshot from a sleepless night, their intensity now heightened, lending a more ominous aura.

“Melissa, are you fully aware of what you're saying?”

Melissa's lips pressed together firmly, but she mustered the courage to reply, “I merely wish for you not to overlook your chance at genuine happiness. You're not getting any younger, and opportunities to find your true love in the future are scarce. It's not too late to reconsider this.” Her voice quivered as she spoke the final words.

Albert's stare bore into her, an intensity she had never experienced before.

He glared at her as if wanting to devour her. Yet, Melissa remained steadfast. She said what she had to say and it felt as though she had unburdened herself, regardless of the consequences.

However, in the end, Albert murmured slowly, “Melissa, what you see is just a fraction of who I am. The man I once was on the racetrack is long gone. People grow, and so have 1” With that, he turned and strode past Melissa, leaving her standing in silence.

“Melissa,” a gentle voice called out.

Startled, Melissa looked up to see Helen, Albert's mother, approaching.

Albert's wedding had taken place that day, and Helen, despite in her 60s, exuded grace and elegance.

“Thank you for coming,” Helen began softly. “As a mother, my greatest wish is for my son's happiness. Even though he's well into his 40s and capable of making his own decisions, he's always my boy. Would it be possible for me to meet Jessie?” Melissa regained her composure and whispered, “She might be in tears.” Afterward, Melissa added a pertinent observation, “Mr. Waston has shown her kindness over the past few years, almost spoiling her.

Please don't take offense if she behaves rudely.” Helen smiled warmly. “Of course not. I haven't had the opportunity to meet her yet. Albert has kept her well-hidden.” Melissa rapped lightly on the door. “Jessie, it's me.” After a moment's delay, Jessie cracked the door open.

tangled bird's nest, and her makeup was smeared beyond recognition. Yet,

with a gentle smile. “I can sense that you've had your

never formally met, she recognized

writer, also happened to

seemed solely focused on the present, with little regard for anything beyond their sexual relationship. Jessie hadn't anticipated encountering Helen on Albert's wedding

How ironic!

to usher Helen into

Melissa embodied the ideal daughter-in- law Helen would admire, while

their breakup, Jessie found clarity. She resolved to approach this encounter

offered a sincere apology to Helen, her remorse evident

a

as she asked, “Don't you blame me?” Helen shook

Albert weighed heavily on her mind. Jessie hailed from a respectable family background, yet she was willing to compromise. Even Helen couldn't help but feel that it wasn't

from her wrist, offering

remained adamant about giving

flawless beauty throughout. Jessie, may your future be as perfect as

enveloped her in a comforting

extended period, and Helen remained patient and

Melissa observed the tender exchange, her thoughts drifting to

villas second-floor balcony, clad ina crisp white shirt and black suit pants, silently

his handsome appearance, there was a distinct absence of

return to Duefron, with no mention of Jessie. Yet, he couldn't shake the notion that Jessie

arms enveloped Albert's waist, drawing

rested her head against his back, her

asked, “Do you miss her?” Albert offered a reassuring pat to her hand, his voice strained as he replied, “No.” When men lied,

as ever, detected the falsehood in his words. She gently

what she

night, and he was aware of their matrimonial duties

They were obligated to produce an heir for the

agreement between Albert

also Daisy's aunt.

a child, they were obligated to

of the cigarette and sharing a perfunctory ki*s with his wife. “Okay.”

a shower, Daisy still wore a hint of light makeup on her

felt like he was ki*sing a lifeless

“What's wrong?” Daisy smiled.

“Nothing. Your makeup looks great” He went to take a shower and

vigor, and while he was willing to engage, his physical strength faltered that night. Despite his willingness, his body betrayed him. After several failed attempts, he withdrew and exhaled gently. “I'm sorry. I'm too exhausted today.” It was Daisy’ first experience with

back the duvet, announcing, “I'm going to take a shower.” In the bathroom,

never happened

he engaged in Lovemaking with Jessie for most of the night. They shared six passionate encounters, leaving Jessie in

couldn't even satisfy the

heavily on Albert's mind. Every man

virility, and this sudden impotence

dismissing it as an anomaly, Albert's frustration grew with

all ending in disappointment, Daisy remained untouched, a virgin. Albert, disheartened and resigned, no

and Albert began to notice Daisy's

he discovered a telltale hickey

unexpected news. Daisy

infidelity with a bartender. She pleaded for forgiveness, vowing to undergo an abortion and devote herself to being

at his wife, the lLamplight casting

harbored no love for her, nor had they shared intimacy. In her early thirties, Daisy sought solace outside their marriage,

too cruel to subject her

soft tone, Albert uttered, “Keep the baby. and this stays between us” Flicking the end of his cigarette, he continued, “End things

to your needs.” At that moment, Daisy wept, declaring, “Albert, I love you." Albert offered a smile as he gently caressed her face and responded, “What you love is simply your role as Mrs. Waston. I don't love you, but I'm obligated to rectify the situation

we do need a

main bedroom, a symbolic

Albert's tolerance and generosity, Daisy

giving birth to their daughter, she betrayed Albert once more, this time engaging with a promiscuous individual. Her actions portrayed her as lacking in decency, and she showed

only six months old, Daisy tragically passed

the car at the time

turned to Albert and whispered

shed a

will ensure she is well cared for. She will always be a cherished member of the Waston family, living a life free from worry.” What could be considered carefree? Suddenly, he pondered that Jessie’s state

Every day after work, Albert would cradle the child in his arms and affectionately called out to the

Melissa returned to Duefron late in the

already retired to bed, while Marcus attended to

steadfastly

pulled in, Marcus stood up and

figures emerged

pockets, lowered his head, and it a cigarette. “Well, well! Melissa, you went out and brought back dead weight? Planning to give Matthew a stepmom?” Melissa seethed with anger but remained

go, do you think Id willingly come here? Do you think

red, likely from shedding tears with

acts like he doesn't care about you, but it's obvious he's obsessed with you. He's such a fake” “This is my property you're standing on” Marcus retorted,

does Matthew sleep in? I want to stay with him.” Marcus yelled after her. “With that

his dark eyes. Suddenly, he extended his arm and pulled her into an embrace. Her slender waist seemed almost engulfed by his arms as he

did indeed accentuate

pressed Melissa against the car, slipping his hand into her dress as he remarked, “So, it turns out to

resist the urge to take it

his

an urge

into Marcus’ youthful, charming