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 opened

“You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They

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

disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback by her cold

remained, enhancing his handsome

a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

would like

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

She might have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the

her relationship with

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

Smith household? And what

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

fragile, was bolstered by

current state, 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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overseas. He sent

for a meeting.” With that, Melissa

reflected on her strength and the

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

hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your

show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the

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 pick out some other things suitable for girls

diminished status, they were still

to return another

a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of

stared at

filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that clearly

and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family elder?” Melissa simply shook

thought, she took the bags to

seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire

ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that

alright, miss?” asked a concerned

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with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and how he spent

flavor of the noodles

the hardships she might face

to the

she altered

Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the

was determined to begin

return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond with

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

early morning, the bus stop was

bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning

was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia,

ascended to the rooftop

before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow Rena's instructions

believing that

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

phone was off? Sylvia stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there

yielded the same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa had departed Duefron last night, supposedly

relief, assuming Melissa

Sylvia felt compelled to visit Warsew

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The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand. Shock

back to Warsew. She had

‘s (Eagles) No one

Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite

on the CEO's office door, she found Marcus

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, Melissa... she's

pen halted briefly before he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to

to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's

it's possible you

don't believe she'll

I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely

woman, I don’t often allow myself the luxury

softly behind her, leaving

the piles of document in front of him, thinking

that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t

‘s (Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they

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

asked her to accompany him

doted on

stand the way he treated her last

However, he didn't expect 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

the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face,

Sylvia knocked on his office door

stood in front of the window and didn't say anything or even turn

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

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

couldn't allow himself put his emotions above

Sylvia delivered 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

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let him

marketing department could use some young employees.” When she

gradually, she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to