All Chapters of Second Chance at Love: From Divorcee to the Billionaire's Bride: Chapter 401 - Chapter 410

Joey, seeing this scene, thought Luke was just acting tough but secretly waiting for her. She was delighted.She stood next to Luke, feigning shyness.This girly side of Joey felt jarring to me.Brian and I, afraid of ruining this "beautiful" atmosphere, instinctively stepped back in perfect unison, as if we'd been trained for it.Luke's brow furrowed, a chill emanating from him.When did the elevator get so cold?I wondered, quietly pulling back my hand that was about to rub my arm for warmth.Perhaps Brian's gesture of holding the elevator gave Joey the false impression that Luke cared for her but couldn't show it publicly. As soon as we exited the elevator, she said to Luke in a coy voice, "Lu, I haven't had breakfast yet.""Our company doesn't provide breakfast," Luke replied professionally. "Brian, get her some snacks we offer to clients.""Thank you, Lu. I knew you cared about me!"Hearing this, I looked up, exasperated.Luke's kind of "care" wasn't worth having!Luke

"Lu!" Joey exclaimed in disbelief. "What reason could you have for pushing me away like this? Could... could the rumors be true? You and Mrs. Walker..."Suddenly, as if everything became clear, Joey excitedly moved forward, trying to embrace Luke. "Lu, you're doing this to protect me, aren't you? That must be it!"Luke avoided Joey's embrace, his expression turning to disgust. "You really are ill."Luke's reaction snapped Joey out of her happy delusion. Looking hurt, she said, "Lu, is it because of that incident? That wasn't my fault! I didn't want it to happen either. What's done is done, I can't go back and change the past."As she spoke, Joey pitifully tried to grasp Luke's sleeve.Luke took out his phone and dialed Stephen's number.Joey tried to stop him. "Lu, I'm perfectly sane! I finally gathered the courage to express my feelings. Why do you keep hiding your true emotions?""I've never liked you - not in the past, not now, not in the future. There's nothing to hide.""L

Grandpa Karl had been around the block more times than I'd had hot dinners. He understood social niceties and knew what I was trying to do. His tone turned serious."Sweetie...""I appreciate your thoughtfulness. When you have some free time, just show me and Professor Killiney around Johnsonville. Be a good host.""You're right, Grandpa. I've been neglectful."Professor Killiney valued talent highly. Since meeting Jon, he'd been fully focused on him, spending most of each day with him.Grandpa's memory wasn't great, and Professor Killiney worried he might get lost. He wouldn't let Grandpa go out with me, so I hadn't had the chance to show him around.Grandpa Shaw was an active person. Being cooped up with Professor Killiney at Jon's place every day was driving him stir-crazy. His only consolation was Annie's homemade cookies.I felt both sympathy and amusement imagining Grandpa wanting to act out but afraid of being laughed at by Annie, forced to sit properly on the couch and ea

Grandpa Shaw initially only noticed the pear lozenges, unaware that someone had sat down next to him. He coughed lightly, straightened up, and composed himself before looking at me.His reaction was both amusing and heartwarming. I couldn't help but say, "Grandpa, it's me!""I thought someone was trying to bribe me!" he said, reverting back to his usual kind manner and reaching out once again.In the next moment, Professor Killiney snatched the lozenges away. "You're getting greedier with age. I'll keep these for you and give them to you in small portions each day."That was exactly what I had in mind!Grandpa huffed and puffed, trying to get his lozenges back.Professor Killiney put the candy in his messenger bag along with his water bottle and tissues. "Calm down. You can have two a day. If you want them back, it'll only be one every other day."Professor Killiney was bigger and more stubborn than Grandpa. Unless he decided to return the lozenges, Grandpa's attempts to grab th

A man willing to spend 7 billion on a crown - that kind of gesture would be hard to refuse.Mr. Thomas from Felfast was clearly trying to outdo Luke. He wouldn't let Luke get the crown easily and would keep driving up the price.There were several times I wanted to stop Luke from bidding further, but I was afraid he might regret it if he didn't win.This was his business. If he wanted to be foolish with his money, it wasn't my concern!After repeating this to myself a few times, I calmed down.To my surprise, Luke suddenly stopped bidding. When he put down his paddle and the auctioneer struck the gavel, I couldn't help but ask, "Are you giving up?""Mr. Thomas seems more interested in it."Luke's expression remained unchanged, showing no regret or disappointment. His poker face was impeccable!I glanced back at Mr. Thomas, sitting not far away.He was staring intently at Luke, seemingly shocked that he'd given up so easily.When the hammer fell three times, finalizing the sal