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 wait, Melissa

“You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have

Mr. Smith, I'm not

don’t want my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback

smile remained, enhancing his handsome

to Melissa, a

spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

would like you to return to

your place in our family and then marry Marcus,

but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

her relationship

I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire to bear the

my place in the Smith household? And

the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However,

fragile, was bolstered by her lack

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

left Thomas even more

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

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

reflected on her strength and

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 reject a better life, just as ungrateful as her mother,” the man

contain his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none

wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on

by a pastry shop. 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

diminished status, they were still capable of caring for

planned to

delivery from

stared at the delivery.

with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that clearly weren't

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

moment's thought, she took the bags to her room but

had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her

ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to

out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of

miss?”

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fine.” Internally, she struggled 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

flavor of the noodles was

considering the

the train station

upon arrival, she altered her

a taxi, and then a bus,

was determined

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

replacing it with a new one not linked to her

Heron's early morning, the bus

moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on her as she blended

casting a somber mood

ascended to the rooftop

2926 With only two days left before her departure to

hoped to meet and persuade Melissa to stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance

on-again, off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find

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

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

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

Sylvia felt compelled to visit Warsew

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contacted the breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand. Shock coursed

gone back to Warsew. She had vanished to an

‘s (Eagles) No one knew Melissa's

office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring to his and Melissa's

office door, she found Marcus immersed

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

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

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

Fowler, it's possible you may never see her

believe

two, 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 away from the light, leaving his expression obscured. Sylvia couldn't read his

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

behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his

front of him, thinking about what Sylvia had just told

and that Melissa

‘s (Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they

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find Melissa was because she didn't want to be

said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to

doted

she couldn't stand the way he treated her

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

sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face, highlighting his handsome and

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

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

fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city.

complete shambles. He

himself put his emotions above

interview. Mr. Fowler, do

pause, Marcus said flatly, “No

some young employees.” When

Marcus was going to Livebop. As