A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2921 The air hung heavy, a palpable tension between them.

Melissa's earlier passion, once aflame in Marcus’ indifferent embrace, now felt like a distant memory. The heat of their intimacy had faded, leaving a cold, awkward silence.

Embarrassment washed over Melissa.

Her lips quivered as she struggled with the desire to reveal her true identity to Marcus, yet each time the words neared escape, they retreated unspoken.

Marcus’ harsh declaration that their fleeting encounter was worth two million dollars severed any lingering ties.

In that moment, their relationship crumbled to dust.

Regret gnawed at Melissa. Perhaps her journey to Duefron was a mistake. Maybe it was better to let Marcus harbor his disdain, believing her to be superficial. Hatred, she reasoned, would eventually fade, leaving her as the sole custodian of their shared memories.

Clutching the quilt closer, Melissa removed her ring, placing it on the bedside table.

It never truly belonged to her.

Rising from the bed, she dressed unhurriedly, indifferent to her exposed skin. Her clothes, damp from the rain earlier, clung uncomfortably to her body, but her desire to leave overshadowed any discomfort.

Escape was all she yearned for now, as fervently as she had once craved his presence. Her hands trembled slightly as she fastened the last button...

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Marcus watched her, his gaze unyielding.

Finally clothed, Melissa bid him farewell, a finality in her tone.

This, she believed, was their last encounter.

“I'm leaving. You won't be troubled by me again.” Marcus remained still, the dim light casting shadows across his once tender, now indifferent features. His eyes, once warm, now held traces of animosity.

As Melissa approached the guest room door, Marcus’ voice halted her.

“yadt.” Her body tensed.

Approaching, Marcus extended a check from the tea table.

It was for ten million.

He placed it in her hand with a chilling detachment. “Remember to take the pill." Tears brimmed in Melissa's eyes, but she lifted her head slightly, refusing to let them fall.

After a moment, she steadied her voice and replied, “Mr. Fowler, I'l remember the pill. As for the check, I don't need it."

Chapter 2922 With no desire to linger, Melissa hurried away.

The check slipped from Marcus’ grasp, fluttering to the floor. Marcus, taking a moment, stooped to retrieve and tear it in half.

He then moved to the bedside table, picking up the ring.

His fingers traced over it, as if feeling the lingering warmth of Melissa's touch. The bed, too, seemed to retain traces of her presence.

(Eagles) But she was gone, driven away by his own actions.

He doubted she would return.

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It marked the end of whatever they had shared.

A self-mocking laugh escaped Marcus as he mused on the folly of their relationship. It was a fantasy, a delusion he no longer wished to entertain.

Downstairs, Melissa faced the chill of early summer's dawn. Her clothes, still damp, clung to her as the rain ceased.

Taxis were scarce at this hour, and she wasn't in the mindset to seek one. Instead, she walked to a nearby 24-hour pharmacy.

Inside, she purchased a box of morning-after pills. The cashier glanced at her with a mix of concern and curiosity, seeing Melissa's disheveled appearance.

It seemed to the cashier that Melissa had probably been assaulted.

The cashier offered Melissa a glass of warm water, which she gratefully accepted. The cashier, a mother in her forties, felt a pang of sympathy as Melissa swallowed the pill.

Yet, being strangers, she held back from saying more.

As Melissa stepped outside, the sky began to lighten. She wandered the streets aimlessly, her body occasionally sprayed with mud from passing cars.

She hardly noticed.

Her aimless walk continued, not returning to the hotel until the dawn softened. Hunger and fatigue weighed on her, but sleep eluded her.

Instead, she retrieved a diary and birth certificate from her luggage, poring over them repeatedly.

Then, in a decisive act, she set them alight.

Going forward, her identity would remain a mystery to everyone, Marcus included.

These burning pages ensured her identity, including her connection to Marcus, would remain a secret. Afterwards, Melissa curled up on the small bed, the quilt drawn tightly around her.

Sleep finally came, bringing with it a dream of the past. She was a cared-for child again, longing to confess her affection for Marcus.

Awakening, her eyes were cool, and tear-streaked.

Melissa sat in silence, slowly wiping away her tears. She resolved not to dwell in sadness. Love was one thing; life, another.

Chapter 2923 To her, Marcus was now like a distant moon, unattainable and not to be pondered upon.

She phoned the breakfast shop owner in Warsew. The proprietress, sensing Melissa's ordeal, offered no questions. She simply welcomed Melissa back to work.

Melissa's thanks came softly, tinged with relief.

After a pause, the proprietress advised, “Don’t overthink. Your job awaits your return.” Melissa had planned to return to Warsew that afternoon, but her departure was unexpectedly delayed.

A knock at the door broke the silence. Opening it, she encountered a stranger, a man who appeared respectable.

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He greeted her with a warm smile. “You're Melissa Brown, aren't you? I'm Thomas Smith.” (Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) The mention of ‘Smith" had Melissa quickly shutting the door.

Leaning against it, her heart raced. She was puzzled and alarmed -why would the Smith family be seeking her out? Thomas was the younger brother of that man.

Outside, Thomas remained patient. Melissa's reaction suggested she was aware of her connection to the Smiths but chose to deny it.

and a half-hour

call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves in

was blank. “I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm

my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback by her

smile remained,

was a resemblance to Melissa, a

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of your involvement with

like you to return to

in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our houses.” Melissa was

but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith family's

leverage her relationship with

ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire to bear

my place in the Smith household? And what about

would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith

fragile, was bolstered by her lack of

hesitate to

left Thomas even

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is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's no

raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

and the hardships

with her go? The Smith family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile,

contain his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your

use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the

and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she could have helped

family's diminished status, they were still capable of caring

to

a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of

2925 She stared at the delivery.

and desserts greeted her, items

with a friendly smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family

moment's thought, she took the bags to her room but didn't touch

Smith family and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the

Melissa felt a pang of reluctance

out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that

alright, miss?” asked a concerned

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head, managing a faint smile, “Nothing. I'm fine.” Internally, she struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her

of the

finished them, considering the hardships she might face

she headed to the train

she altered

a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern

determined

her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond

the call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with

morning, the bus stop was

morning light casting a glow on her as

visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary,

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to

her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to

stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to

of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find

An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the phone remained

Sylvia. She used her network to discover

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

felt compelled to visit

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breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone

back to Warsew. She had vanished

(Eagles) No one

in the office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the

office door, she found

appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above a whisper. “Mr. Fowler, Melissa... she's left.”

replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia fixed

softer yet heavier with emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious choice to keep her location unknown.” Her voice

you may never see her

don't believe

privy to the details of what transpired between you two, but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent, his face turned away from the light, leaving

stems from yours. In truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow

her, leaving Marcus alone, his

front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

left, and that Melissa

Rather, she went somewhere they

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why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want

had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to

doted

she couldn't stand the way he treated

place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had

passed through the glass, its golden rays

long time, he stood there alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr. Fowler, it's time to get off work,”

the window and didn't say anything or even

of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights below had

that she had said she Liked him. By disappearing, did that mean she also didn't want Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could they still go back to the way things were? Besides, Marcus had to

couldn't allow himself put his emotions

another news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?” The news made Marcus’ brows furrow. Ryan came to

pause, Marcus said

use some young employees.” When she first heard

understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such, he