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,

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

child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I am. Please,

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

remained, enhancing

was a resemblance to Melissa,

spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

I would like you to return to

could rightfully claim your place in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing

2924 She might have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to

sought to leverage her relationship

lowered her gaze, a small smile playing on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet

place in the Smith household? And what about

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

fragile, was bolstered by

in her current state, she stated softly yet firmly, “Please, don't seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr.

left Thomas even

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

reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa

her strength and the

voice inquired, “Thomas, how did your discussion with her go? The Smith family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a

If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status,

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

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

Smith family's diminished status, they were still

planned to

her room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of

She stared at

with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that

bears a resemblance

took the bags to

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

a pang

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

alright, miss?”

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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

of the noodles

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships

evening, she headed to the train

she

of Warsew, Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride

determined

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

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

Heron's early morning, the bus

her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on

Fowler Group, Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the

days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia

within the Fowler Group, believing that

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

and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

Sylvia felt compelled to visit

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

back to Warsew. She

‘s (Eagles) No one knew

she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality

the CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed in

looking up, “Cancel all of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice was barely above

back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia fixed her gaze on

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

possible you may never

don't believe she'll

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

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

door closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus

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

that Melissa had left, and that Melissa

Rather, she went

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find Melissa was because she didn't want to

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

doted on

way he treated

that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this turned out to be not the

orange hues of the setting sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face, highlighting his

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

front of the window and didn't

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

she Liked him. By disappearing, did that mean she also didn't want 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

put his emotions above the company's

news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do

a short pause, Marcus said flatly,

could use some young employees.” When

she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such, he couldn't pursue