A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

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.

Eagles.

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sure anyone could tell he had feelings for her. She had plenty of time to disclose her past and

small bed of

on his finger, Marcus switched on the headlights and began to drive

was more rundown

a makeshift bed and

hesitated to invite Marcus to sit, realizing there

lip, reached under the bed, and pulled

bundles of old money from a hole in the

placed the money

softly, “That's all I've managed to save. I want you

observed her hand. It wasn't

hand cream she always carried. Now,

felt a tightness in his throat and asked, “Do you really love him that much?” “Yes,” Melissa

might be thinking,

said something she had thought of countless times. “Mr. Fowler, we're from two different worlds.”

one could tell what was on his

long silence, he said, “Keep the money. Just cook me something to eat and we'll call it even.” Melissa looked up, tears forming in

be this kind to me,”

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

there was a box of instant noodles and two cans of

Marcus appeared unaffected.

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leaned against the headboard of her bed, pulling out another cigarette and lighting it. He took his time, inhaling the smoke as he

had a knack

instant noodles, enhanced with luncheon meat and vegetables, emitted

served two bowls of the noodles on the modest table. After a moment of hesitation, she gathered her courage and removed the cigarette from his lips, saying, “Don’t smoke. It's bad for you” Marcus simply

an eye, he grasped her

It was romantic then, but now,

in her eyes, Melissa pleaded, “Get off me.” Marcus slowly released her hand, noticing a cut on her finger. She

you? Tell me, does it

to transform into someone else. He intrusively slid his finger beneath her clothes, handling her

through the

The pain was intense.

deliberate harshness caused her agony. He had never been intimate with a

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

let out a soft cry, not daring to raise her voice. In a hushed tone, she pleaded with him to

in

watched her closely, catching every nuance

fingers?” He had spoken so rudely to belittle Melissa. Her breath was short under his touch... Yet, as

neck, longing for a ki*s, Marcus, with a

Marcus’ fingers trailed tenderly over

ran through her as she lay beneath

she had ever harbored love for

the time they shared, Marcus had never addressed Melissa

body went slack under his

Marcus not taking her, a sense of embarrassment washed over

made her more

yet she hesitated to meet his gaze. Turning her face away, her red nose pressed against the pillow as she

me?” Marcus persistently caressed her. As arousal heightened, he whispered in her ear, repeatedly asking, his breath uneven. If she didn't respond, he would escalate, though he

the end, tears

Never!” Could she admit to it? The world knew her as a deceiver. She Books Chapters

inexplicably found herself drawn

only cooked and

the

profound, yet

inquired about whether she 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, she worried about how she would confront his

lack of knowledge extended even to distinguishing between champagne

a lasting connection with Marcus

Tastes could shift.

Ryan, her affections also

had strayed from

someone she

sobbed uncontrollably. “I never

your resentment needs an

the 800 thousand dollars.” Marcus withdrew his

gaze descended upon her

tone, he inquired, “Do you believe your body

nearly disappeared into the

the pressure he applied, her delicate frame seemed on the verge of breaking. Though she yearned to pull out

He surveyed her form.

this is all I possess.”

her eyes, as if anticipating further words. When silence persisted,

got up, took the thin quilt, and draped it

he straightened his attire, swiftly restoring a polished

huddled on the

marked by

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value do you place on your body? If mere physical satisfaction is my desire, I can easily find countless beauties. Must I persist with you? You claimed to

debts between us. You owe me nothing,

gaze,

had been

to always playfully

welled up

her, urging her to forfeit dignity and plead for his stay. She even entertained the ignoble thought of an intimate encounter with him

But she recognized her

uttered with indifference, “I need not be with someone who has shared herself

voice

facing her. Evidently, he awaited

murmured, “You haven't touched the noodles. They're