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

Uncle Thomas.

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

my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken

smile remained, enhancing his

resemblance to Melissa,

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

your father and I would like you to

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

been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

to leverage her relationship

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

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

swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance

seeming fragile, was bolstered by her lack of

current state, she stated softly yet firmly, “Please, don't seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were accompanied by a slight, enigmatic

left Thomas even more

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is overseas. He sent me to look after you.

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

her strength and the hardships

family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile, “She refused.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible.

fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this

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

He purchased some items 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 pick out some other things

they were still

planned to return

a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a

She stared at the delivery.

with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her,

receptionist, with a friendly smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family elder?” Melissa simply

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

seeking out Thomas to return the gifts.

ticket, Melissa felt a pang of

fate, the train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl

alright, miss?” asked

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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 noodles

finished them, considering the hardships she might face

to the train

arrival, she

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

was determined

the proprietress, expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you

removed her phone card, replacing it with

Heron's early morning, the bus stop was sparsely

her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning

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

the afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

departure to Livebop,

within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance

the on-again, off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's

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

over Sylvia. She used her network to

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to cool

Sylvia felt compelled to

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shop's proprietress. The news she received left

gone back to Warsew. She had vanished

No one

she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it

office door, she found Marcus immersed

Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above a whisper. “Mr. Fowler,

“She went back to Warsew, right?

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

you may never see her

don't believe

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

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

softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone,

front

said that Melissa had left, and

Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

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

asked her to accompany him for three days, and for

had doted

she couldn't stand the way he

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 to find her as long as he wanted

through the glass, its golden rays falling on the

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

front of the window and didn't say anything or

could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights

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

allow himself put his emotions above the company's

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

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus said flatly,

employees.” When she

she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was