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.

and a half-hour wait, Melissa finally opened

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

expression was blank. “I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith,

Thomas

remained,

resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

aware

would like you

then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our houses.”

but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith family's

sought 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,

even acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what

and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However, her was

though often seeming fragile, was

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

left Thomas even more

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“Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's no

raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that,

on her strength and the hardships

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

“Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would have happened. Melissa

wanting to 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

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

to

her room, Melissa received a delivery from the

2925 She stared at

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

smile, remarked, “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 didn't

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

a

the train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl

alright, miss?”

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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 contrived supermarket trips, and how he spent all the money in her pocket,

flavor of the

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she might face

the train station with

upon arrival, she altered her

Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally

determined

Warsew. Thank you

replacing it with a new one not

morning, the bus

morning

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

the afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the

departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow

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

young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only

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

of unease crept over Sylvia. She

relief, assuming Melissa needed time to cool

felt compelled

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

She had vanished

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

on the CEO's office door, she found

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

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

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 unknown.” Her voice trembled

Fowler, it's possible you may

don't believe

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

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

behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

front of him, thinking

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

Rather, she went

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

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

doted on

couldn't stand the way he treated her

in driving Melissa 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 find her as long as he wanted to,

rays falling

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

the window and didn't say anything or

gaze was fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights below

shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could they still go back to the way things were? Besides, Marcus had to go

put his emotions above the

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

short pause, Marcus said

When she

was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such, he