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...

(Eagles) Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

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.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

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.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

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.

another knock and a half-hour wait, Melissa finally opened

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

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

Thomas wasn't taken

smile remained, enhancing his

Melissa, a similarity she

spoke softly. “I'm aware of

would like you to return to the

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

she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

to leverage her relationship with

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

the Smith household? And what about

be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However, her

was bolstered by her lack

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

Thomas even

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join &

Melissa prepared to leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's no

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

her strength and the hardships she must

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

you hadn't deceived

her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone remained silent, digesting

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 suitable for girls as

Smith family's diminished status, they were still capable of caring for

planned to return

a delivery from the

stared at the

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

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

she took the bags

to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to

Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped into

you alright, miss?” asked a

Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and

flavor of the

finished them, considering the

evening, she headed to the train station

upon arrival, she altered her

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

determined

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

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

the bus

slowly, the morning

visibly upset, casting a somber mood

Sylvia ascended to the

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

stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with

relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that

confusion. An hour later, she tried

of unease crept over Sylvia. She used

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time

felt compelled to visit Warsew

Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

contacted the breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone

hadn't gone back to Warsew. She had vanished to an unknown

‘s (Eagles) No

she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the

CEO's office door, she found

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

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

“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

don't believe she'll

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

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

softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his

piles of document in front of him,

said that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t go back to

Rather, she went somewhere they

Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All

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

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

had doted

way

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

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

that Sylvia knocked on his office

and didn't say anything or even

window where he could see most of the city. The sky had

did that mean she also didn't want Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought

himself put his emotions above the

that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?” The news made Marcus’ brows furrow. Ryan came

Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let

some young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia

was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop.