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

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

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

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

smile remained,

to Melissa,

then spoke softly. “I'm aware

I would like you

marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our houses.”

naive, but she wasn't naive enough to

to leverage her relationship with

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 your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire to bear the

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

and compliance with the Smith family's wishes.

often seeming fragile, was

won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were accompanied by a slight, enigmatic

left Thomas even more

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to leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He

for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

and the hardships she must

“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

unable to contain his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother

you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man

Thomas 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

the Smith family's diminished status, they were still

to return another

received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a

stared at

filled with delicate pastries and

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

moment's thought, she took the bags to her room but didn't touch

intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire

felt a pang

fate, the train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of

alright, miss?” asked

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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 how he spent all the money in her pocket, leaving him visibly

the noodles

them, considering the

evening, she headed to the train station

arrival, she altered

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

determined to

the proprietress, expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only respond with a

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

morning, the bus stop was

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

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

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to

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

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

she dialed Melissa's number, only to

confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change

a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa had departed Duefron

assuming Melissa needed time

Sylvia felt compelled

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gone back to Warsew. She had vanished to an unknown

(Eagles) No one

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

CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed

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

briefly before he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia

to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It

it's possible you

don't believe

between you 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

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.

leaving Marcus alone, his expression still

document in front of him, thinking about what

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

Rather, she

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Melissa was because she didn't want to

had asked her to accompany him

doted on

couldn't stand the way he treated

go to a place that he couldn't find. In his

golden rays

It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr. Fowler, it's time to get

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

gaze was fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned

Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles.

himself put his emotions above 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

short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No need.

young employees.” When she

understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to