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

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

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

Thomas wasn't taken aback by her

smile remained, enhancing

Melissa, a similarity

aware of your

like you to

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

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

to leverage her relationship with the

playing on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your

my father even acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas

Melissa would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with

was bolstered by her

her 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 smile.

Thomas even more

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to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to

neither birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed

her strength and the

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 spat

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

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

stopped 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

were still

planned to

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

stared at the

delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that

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

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

ties with the Smith family and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

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

you alright, miss?”

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I'm 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

of the

finished them, considering the hardships she might

headed to the train

arrival, she

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

was determined to begin

can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond

phone card, replacing it with a new one not linked to her

the bus

morning light

a somber mood over

the afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

departure to

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

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

device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the phone

result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

felt compelled to visit Warsew

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proprietress. The news she received left

gone back to Warsew. She had vanished to

(Eagles) No one knew

stood in the office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the

CEO's office door, she found

Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What

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

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

it's possible you

believe

been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained

often allow myself the luxury of such emotions.” A

softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone,

in front of him,

left, and that Melissa didn’t go back to

Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

&

Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be

recalled what he had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to accompany him for

had doted on

way he treated her

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

of the setting sun passed through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of

the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again.

in front of the window and didn't say

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

complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even

his

is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need

a short pause, Marcus said flatly,

department could use some young employees.” When she first heard this,

he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such, he couldn't