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.

knock and a half-hour wait, Melissa finally

with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves in a modest

Smith, I'm not who

Thomas wasn't taken aback

gentle smile remained, enhancing

to Melissa, a similarity she

“I'm aware of your involvement

and I would like you to

place in our family and then marry

naive, but she wasn't naive enough to

her relationship

her gaze, a small smile playing on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have

my father even acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?”

allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's

fragile, was bolstered by her lack of

she stated softly yet firmly, “Please, don't seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal

Thomas even

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to leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least

neither birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

reflected on her strength and the hardships

out his phone, he dialed a number. Soon, a commanding voice inquired, “Thomas, how did your discussion with her go? The Smith family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile, “She refused.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible. She's choosing to

yours? If you hadn't deceived

wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone remained silent, digesting

be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she could have helped pick out some other things

the Smith family's diminished status, they were still

planned to return another

her room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a Mr.

stared

delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that

respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a

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

no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her

Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped

alright, miss?” asked a

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leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied

of the noodles was

finished them, considering the

evening, she headed to the train station with minimal

arrival, she altered

then a bus, and finally shared a ride to

was determined to begin

apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank

phone card, replacing it with a new

morning, the bus stop was sparsely

slowly, the morning light

Fowler Group, Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary,

to the

two days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia

believing that Melissa's reluctance

dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that

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

sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to cool

felt compelled to visit Warsew

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

She had vanished to an

No one knew Melissa's

she resolved to inform Marcus, despite

door, she found Marcus immersed in

without looking up, “Cancel all of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above a whisper. “Mr. Fowler,

composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good.

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

Fowler, it's possible you may never

believe she'll

some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she

from yours. In truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow myself the luxury of such emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips. “In a way, Melissa's departure eases things for me. Yet, I can't say it brings me any joy.” With those words, Sylvia exited the

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

front of him, thinking about what

said that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t go

she went

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be found.

last night. He had asked her to accompany him for

doted on

she couldn't stand the way he

find. In his mind, he had the

setting sun passed through the glass, its golden rays

alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again.

window and didn't say anything

gaze was fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all

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

his emotions

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 the Fowler

short pause, Marcus said flatly,

employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't believe

was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As