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.

a half-hour

your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They

Mr. Smith, I'm not

Thomas

smile remained, enhancing

resemblance to Melissa, a similarity she

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

I would like you

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

She might have been naive, but she

sought to leverage her relationship with the Fowler

mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no

acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas was taken

of benefits and compliance with

fragile, was bolstered

I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were accompanied by

Thomas even

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persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at

me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa

strength and

her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile, “She refused.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible. She's choosing

hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would have happened. Melissa is

show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She

it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should

were still capable of caring

to return

her room, Melissa received a delivery from

She stared at

pastries and desserts greeted

he bears a resemblance to you.

bags to

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

ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

the train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of

miss?” asked a concerned

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memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and how he spent all the money

the

them, considering the hardships she might face

she headed to the

she altered

taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern city of

determined to

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

her phone card, replacing it with a new

Heron's early morning, the bus

off the bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting

a somber mood over the

ascended to

days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed

the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's

the on-again, off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone was

device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there

same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

relief, assuming Melissa

compelled

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shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her

She had

‘s (Eagles) No one knew Melissa's

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

on the CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed

said without looking up, “Cancel all of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced

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

her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody

Fowler, it's possible you may never see

don't believe she'll

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

for her stems 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

her, leaving

Marcus stared at the piles of document in front

and that Melissa didn’t

she

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

asked her to accompany him for three days, and for

doted

stand the way he

in driving Melissa away. However, he didn't expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means

sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side

there alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked

front of the window and

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

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

his emotions

Sylvia delivered another news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you

a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No

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

was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop.