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 the

greeted her with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves

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

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

remained, enhancing

to Melissa, a

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

and I would like you

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

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

her relationship with the

things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have

Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas

assumed Melissa would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However, her was actually smarter than

seeming fragile, was bolstered by

seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to

Thomas

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overseas. He sent me to look after you. You

reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed

and the hardships she

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

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

Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone remained silent, digesting Thomas’

some items and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps,

they were still capable of caring for

to

delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a

stared

and desserts greeted her,

smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is

thought, she took the bags to her room but

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

felt a pang of reluctance to leave

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

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shook her head, managing 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

the noodles

considering the hardships she

the train station with

arrival, she altered her

bus, and finally shared a

determined to begin

can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything

Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with a new one not

Heron's early morning, the bus stop was

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

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

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to

left before her departure to

Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with Marcus might

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

phone was off? Sylvia stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the phone remained off.

She used her network to discover that Melissa

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

Sylvia felt compelled to

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received left her phone hanging limply in her hand. Shock coursed

She had vanished to an unknown

‘s (Eagles) No one knew Melissa's

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

CEO's office door,

glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's

composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good.

up again, her voice softer 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 her location

it's possible you may never see

believe she'll

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

care for her deeply?” Sylvia didn’t respond directly, instead reflecting, “My affection 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 joy.” With those words,

softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

stared at the piles of document in front of him, thinking

said that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she

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

doted

stand the way he treated

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

passed through the glass, its golden rays falling

It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr.

and didn't say

could see most of the city.

complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could

himself put his emotions above the company's

say anything, 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 Marcus’ brows furrow.

after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No

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

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