Chapter 2831 Melissa crouched in the dimly lit kitchen, tirelessly scrubbing the stack of greasy bowls and plates. If she finished these, she'd earn $100, adding up to $3, 00 for a month's work. With her other two jobs, her monthly earnings could soar to nearly $20, 000. She was determined to pay off her debts as quickly as possible.

She often thought about clearing her debt to Marcus, believing it would bring her some peace when facing him.

The thought of their relationship, however, was something she dared not entertain.

The events of that night in her rented apartment seemed like a distant dream to her.

A dream she felt she should forget.

And she almost did forget, like a child who relishes a sweet cake only to have the taste fade over time. Yet, whenever it crossed her mind, a tinge of sadness still lingered.

Her focus was broken by a sharp pain. She realized her cut finger had been soaking in the dirty dishwater, now swollen and throbbing with discomfort.

(Eagles) Melissa extended her hand, her gaze fixed on her calloused fingers.

She was deep in thought, yet she knew she couldn't afford to daydream for long.

She realized it would be past one in the morning by the time she finished.

And she had an early start at the breakfast shop at six.

As she washed the dishes with intense focus, the pain in her hands seemed to fade away. In the dimly lit, cramped restaurant, a man of elegance stood. His silhouette stretched in the faint light.

Melissa only looked up when the light wisps of smoke cleared.

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Her eyes met his.

He was impeccably dressed as always, maintaining his poise even in such a shabby setting. Yet his eyes were cold, impersonal, as if he were looking at a stranger.

Melissa's lips parted slightly, a hint of awkwardness on her face.

She felt more self-conscious than she had been at the cafe, unsure of what to do with her hands.

Marcus, with a cigarette between his lips, said slowly, “Do you love him so much that you'd go to any lengths for him?” He was a man whose pride wouldn't let him easily discuss Ryan's scandal.

Marcus gazed at Melissa, puzzled about what she might say.

He hoped she would plead with him, admit her feelings, and ask him to take her back to Duefron.

In his mind, Marcus thought if Melissa begged, he might consider helping her. He planned to help her. She couldn't expect more.

Finally, Melissa said softly, “Yes. I do love him a lot.” Marcus’ expression turned sour.

Chapter 2832 He mocked her, “Great. You two are made for each other. Then why do you want to end things with him?” Melissa found herself at a loss for words with Marcus.

She couldn't confess to him that her heart belonged to someone it shouldn't. She could deceive Marcus, pretend to be with him, but they were so different, plus she already had a boyfriend back then.

It was too awkward for her.

Unable to find the right words, Melissa remained silent.

Marcus watched her silently. After a while, he finished his cigarette and walked away.

In the dimly lit kitchen, the light struggled to shine through.

Melissa blinked, bowing her head as she continued to scrub the greasy plates.

Tears rolled down her cheeks, mingling with the oily water.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) Late into the night, she didn’t stop washing until her fingers pruned and her back ached. She picked up the 100-dollar bill the owner had left on the table and trudged away, exhausted.

Outside, a black car halted in front of the diner.

Marcus lounged in the driver's seat, his arm out the window, a cigarette perched between his slender fingers.

He looked effortlessly cool.

Melissa stood silently, her gaze fixed on him in the car.

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After a long pause, she approached and murmured, “Il repay the 800,000 dollars.” Marcus tapped the cigarette, ash falling away.

His brow furrowed slightly. “You took so long to think, just to say that to me? That bracelet was actually worth nearly ten million... but forget the debt. I retrieved the bracelet and dumped it. We're even now.” His words were harsh. It was a first for him, especially towards a woman.

“You owe me nothing. That night we spent together was enough payment for me.” Melissa's throat tightened, making it hard to speak.

In her mind, she desperately tried to deny it. It wasn't like that between them.

She was the only one to blame.

Fighting back tears, she looked down and murmured, “I'l repay the 800 thousand dollars. You didn't smoke much before. It's bad for your health.” Her voice dropped even lower. “I've got 4@ thousand at home. I can give you that first.”

Chapter 2833 Marcus looked at her with a cold gaze and asked, “Are you inviting me over?” “No, not like that. I just want to settle my debt.” Melissa adjusted her clothes, still shivering. She pointed ahead and said, “My place is a five-minute walk from here. Just follow me..." “Get in the car” Melissa hesitated to enter the car, conscious of her dirty clothes and not wanting to stain his car.

Marcus was known for his tidiness. She was aware of his obsession with cleanliness.

“Get in the car,” he said, his voice colder than usual.

Melissa remained still, seemingly clinging to something. She pointed ahead and then dashed off on her own.

The street was empty at midnight.

Her slender figure moved along the road, appearing isolated. Marcus sat silently in the car.

His eyes felt warm.

He struggled to understand his emotions. He resented her, even despised her. He thought about that she had been with another man when she let him touch her.

To him, it didn't matter whether they had sex or not in the end.

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tell he had feelings for her. She had plenty of time to disclose her past and reject him, but she never

small bed of hers, she didn't push him

on the headlights and began to drive

current home was more

had space beyond a makeshift

to sit, realizing there was nowhere to

under the bed, and pulled

several bundles of old money from a

the money on the small

all I've managed to save. I want you to

Marcus quietly observed her hand. It wasn't as delicate as

used to pamper her hands with a light green hand cream she always carried. Now, she was even cutting back

throat and asked, “Do you really

inkling of what he might be thinking, but she knew she didn’t deserve

countless times. “Mr. Fowler, we're from two different worlds.”

could tell what was on his

after a long silence, he said, “Keep the money. Just cook me something to eat and we'll call

need to be this kind to me,” she

smile. “Like I said, cook me something, and we're even.” The kitchen was modest, with just a simple pot and

the bed, there was a box of instant noodles and two cans of

Marcus appeared unaffected.

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another cigarette and lighting it. He took his time, inhaling the smoke

had a knack

noodles, enhanced with luncheon meat and vegetables, emitted an appetizing

modest table. After a moment of hesitation, she gathered her courage and

an eye, he grasped her slender wrist and swiftly pinned her

prior, It was

slowly released her hand, noticing a cut on

“Do you realize it hurts? You're a liar, aren't you? Tell me, does it hurt?” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay

intrusively slid

faint cries echoed through the small

The pain was intense.

He had never been intimate with a woman, yet he seemed

up. Then everything would quiet down.” Marcus’ face flushed with emotion. His demeanor towards her was a blend of

her voice. In a hushed

in her

closely, catching every nuance of her

belittle Melissa. Her breath was short under

neck, longing for a ki*s, Marcus, with a frosty tone, questioned, “Melissa, have

2836 Marcus’ fingers trailed tenderly

ran through her as she

if she had ever harbored

they shared, Marcus had never addressed Melissa with such

body went slack under his

a sense of embarrassment

It made her

her face away, her red nose pressed against

her ear, repeatedly asking, his breath uneven. If she didn't respond, he would escalate, though

end, tears streamed down

world knew her as a deceiver. She Books Chapters

yet she inexplicably found

she only cooked and did laundry for Marcus in exchange

Melissa was aware of the

affection for Marcus was profound, yet she couldn't bring herself to

had ever loved him, she grappled with the decision to tell the truth. Clutching the valuable bracelet he had given her, she chose to leave instead. If she now admitted affection for him,

it became apparent that her lack of knowledge extended

Melissa never envisioned a lasting connection

Tastes could shift.

Ryan,

she had strayed from

to Marcus, someone she knew she shouldn't have

uncontrollably. “I never loved

an outlet, I'l

the 800 thousand dollars.”

gaze descended upon

believe your body can

disappeared

her delicate frame seemed on the verge of breaking. Though she yearned to pull out the thin quilt to

He surveyed her form.

is all I possess.”

words. When silence persisted, he released his grip, gradually distancing

got up, took the thin quilt, and draped it over

attire, swiftly

on

marked by remnants of

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you place on your body? If mere physical satisfaction is my desire, I can

led me astray. I apologize, Miss Brown. Henceforth, we release any debts between us. You owe me

icy gaze, she

been absent for an extended period of

to always playfully smile while

welled up in

impulse surged within her, urging her to forfeit dignity and plead for his stay. She even entertained the ignoble thought of an intimate

2838 But she

indifference, “I need not be with someone who

voice

her. Evidently, he awaited her

murmured, “You haven't touched the noodles. They're cold. I'l heat them up for you.” Marcus abruptly turned his

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