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

your Uncle Thomas. Let's have

blank. “I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I am. Please, don't

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't

gentle smile remained, enhancing his handsome

a resemblance to Melissa, a

spoke softly. “I'm aware of your involvement

would like you to return to the

then marry Marcus,

naive, but she wasn't naive

leverage her relationship

on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire

in the Smith household? And

of benefits and

fragile, was bolstered by her lack

to reveal

left Thomas even more

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attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to

neither birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa

her strength and the hardships she must have

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

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

show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after

a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought

they were still

planned to return

received a delivery from the hotel receptionist,

stared

pastries and desserts greeted her, items that clearly

friendly smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a

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

and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance

a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped

alright, miss?”

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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

the

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she might face

headed to the train station with

upon arrival, she

of Warsew, Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus,

was determined to begin

expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.”

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

Heron's early morning, the bus

morning light

the Fowler Group, Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the

ascended to the rooftop to call

before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed

within the Fowler Group, believing that

dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that

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

attempts yielded the same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

felt compelled to visit

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

gone back to Warsew. She

No one knew

thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring to

CEO's office door, she found Marcus

of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above

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

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

possible you may never see her

believe

for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent, his face turned away from the light, leaving his

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

door closed softly behind her, leaving

front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

Melissa had left, and

Rather, she

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

night. He had asked her to accompany him for three days, and for each night,

doted on

she couldn't stand the way he treated her last

her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this turned

passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on

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,” she

and

was fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned

Liked him. By disappearing, did that mean she also didn't want Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of

put his emotions above the company's

didn't say anything, Sylvia delivered another news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview.

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus

could use some young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't believe

where he was coming from. Marcus was going