Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
And so, the two women lay in bed and talked about everything all night. It was almost the next morning before they drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, Leia shouted after she turned on her cell phone. “Flossie, it’s big news! You… Come and see this!”
‘ What’s the matter?”
Flossie was still sleepy. She yawned drowsily and leaned against the bed lazily.
“You’re in the news! Hot news!”
Leia pounced on Flossie with her phone and excitedly clicked on the hot video.
It was a video of Flossie on Marine Highway yesterday, bending over to fix her car and kicking the crap out of the creepy man. Flossie looked stunning in the video, particularly with her beautiful face, pale skin, and long legs. Her fearless posture exuded sexiness with a formidable charm.
The netizens went crazy over Flossie and wouldn’t stop commenting on the video. Flossie’s popularity was no less than some A-list celebrity.
’Damn! She’s like a Charlie’s Angel. She’s so sassy. I love her!”
“Female fighters should look at this. That’s a heavy blow! That guy must be scared to death!”
“Ah! I’m totally in love! Now I want to know all about her!”
The video was reposted, edited, and made into several funny versions, which left Flossie speechless.
“Hahaha! The netizens are so talented! They’re calling you ‘the fighting queen!’ They even want to meet you at Beach City!”
Leia was so amused by the comments and read them out loud. Flossie’s face was recorded clearly in the video. Soon, some netizens in the comments section identified Flossie.
“Flossie, you wanted to lay low, but you’re already in the news. I don’t think you can stay low-profile anymore!”
Leia put her hand on her chest and looked worried for Flossie. In the next second, she grabbed Flossie’s arm and said curiously, “Say, you went missing and suddenly returned to Beach City. I wonder how that certain someone would react when he learns about this?”
“I don’t care about his reaction.” Flossie’s beautiful eyes were full of disdain. She sneered, “If I can’t keep a low profile, I’ll just stay high profile!”
“Oh? But how?” Leia asked inquisitively.
Flossie lowered her eyes and gave it a thought. After that, she said, ’If I remember correctly, Azure Group will be launching its new product the day after tomorrow. I’ve been a low-profile boss for the past four years. It’s time to introduce myself to the public!”
Flossie did not intend to reveal herself so early, but she also didn’t expect her sudden rise in fame due to the hot video. Although it disrupted her original plan, it did not matter. She would have to make this move sooner or later, not to mention that she just had a free ride to fame. Even if she spent money on marketing, she might not reach the same height in popularity. Undoubtedly, she would gladly take the free popularity!
Leia’s phone rang suddenly. The phone just kept ringing. She knew it must be her brother Liam.
“Hello? Bro, you…”
As Leia answered the phone, Liam’s thunderous voice interrupted her, almost making her deaf.
“Leia, damn you! Flossie is back in Beach City! Why didn’t you tell me anything?!
The furious Liam nagged Leia nonstop and complained on the phone.” How dare you! Who gave you the guts to do this? Tell me where you are right now if you don’t want me to rain hell on you!”
’I can’t tell you, Liam. I promised Flossie to keep her return a secret. Only God knows. No one else must know.’
“Leia! Cut the crap! Do you think I won’t do anything to do you?”
Liam gritted his teeth. “She’s in the hot news all morning. Everyone has been talking about it. Anybody online would know that Flossie’s back in Beach City!’
Leia knew it was impossible to keep it a secret anymore and opened her hands helplessly. She told Flossie, who was beside her, “See, Flossie. That’s my brother’s unusual attitude towards me. His true character is just like a late-stage bipolar person. His gentle, patient, and nice persona in front of you is all a facade…”
“Who are you talking to? Is Boss right next to you?”
Liam instantly tensed up in extreme nervousness. His grumpy voice softened at once. Liam said softly, “Boss? Why didn’t you tell me? You suddenly returned to Beach City. What if you get hurt?”
“I didn’t plan to stay long this time, so I didn’t tell you,” Flossie said. Then, she teased Liam, ‘I didn’t know you’re so fierce. I thought you never got angry. You’re Leia’s brother. How can you bully your sister?”
“That’s not it!” Liam raised his voice and shouted anxiously. However, he immediately lowered his voice again after realizing he had lost his temper,” It’s my nature to be gentle and mature, but Lei was too ignorant this time. I got anxious and…”
“Pfft. Hahaha!” Leia could not stand it anymore and burst out laughing.
“Liam, can you behave normally? What’s with your voice? It’s too low. It’s so abnormal. Can’t you speak in your real voice?”
Liam clenched his teeth and reminded Leia with a smile, “Lei, you got too much allowance this month. I’ll consider reducing it.”
“No, no, no. I’m sorry! Bro, I’m really sorry!”
Leia immediately put up her hands in surrender. She explained to Flossie,” Flossie, don’t get me wrong. My brother is indeed a mature, stable, and reliable man. He fits your criteria as a spouse perfectly. He’s also the perfect daddy for Adie and Abby. So don’t lose faith in him, or he’ll kill me.”
“Haha, I know. I’ve known him for years. I know his character!”
Flossie said to Liam on the phone, “Don’t worry. I won’t change my opinion of you. You’ve already scored a hundred points for me. Wait until I get all this mess sorted out. We’ll get married when I settle into Beach City.”
“R-really?!” Happiness struck Liam so quickly like a bolt of lightning. He was so happy that he almost fainted, and his soft voice turned high-pitched.
Liam just could not help it. He had been through a lot while chasing Flossie all these years. It was his dream to marry Flossie. He wanted to be her support, giving her a shoulder to lean on and be the father to her two babies.
Flossie rejected Liam’s pursuit initially, but his persistence slowly impressed her. Soon, Flossie requested Liam to be more mature and stable. She did not like how he constantly acted impulsively, just like a child.
Flossie even created a list of criteria for Liam. Some requirements would increase her points for him, and some would decrease them. With a lot of patience, sincerity, and heart, Liam got from zero to a hundred points!
“Yes!” Flossie nodded, her eyes slightly red. “Thanks for your support all these years. You trusted me and gave me your unconditional backing in everything. Adie, Abby, and I have long considered you as part of our family! ■
Flossie and Liam’s conversation on the phone was so heartwarming that anyone who listened to it would surely tear up.
Leia, shedding tears, croaked emotionally, “Liam, you’re amazing… You’ve finally succeeded in your pursuit of my best friend Flossie!”
Flossie was unperturbed by her recent stint in the trending news. After washing up, Flossie wore a black dress and light makeup, ready to visit her parent’s gravesite.
Today was a special day. It was the ninth anniversary of her parent’s death.
“Do you need my company?” Leia asked thoughtfully.
“No. I can deal with this myself.”
Flossie was away from Beach City for four years. It was her first time back and the first time she’d be paying her respect to her late parents. She had a lot to speak to them alone.
She got into the same red Ferrari from yesterday and sped all the way to the cemetery.
It was the height of summer in August, but the gravestones that lay silent among the lush grass in the cemetery were cold and quiet all year round.
After parking her car, Flossie put on her black sunglasses, then headed to her parents’ graves with a white daisy bouquet in hand.
However, despite arriving early, she was surprised to see that a fancy bouquet had already been left in front of the grave. The bouquet was the same as the one she had seen many years ago. She wondered if someone had been secretly visiting her parents all these years.
“Who could it be?” Flossie silently guessed in her mind.
Many years ago, a kind soul left an exquisite Amber pendant at her parent’s grave. Halston coincidentally had an identical pendant, so Flossie suspected it must’ve been him who paid respects to her parents back then. However, after thinking about it again, it didn’t make sense.