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,

with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas.

blank. “I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I

life disrupted.” Thomas

gentle smile remained, enhancing his

a resemblance to Melissa, a

aware of your involvement

father and I would like

marry Marcus, bringing honor to both

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

her relationship with the

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

even acknowledge my place in the Smith

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

often seeming fragile, was bolstered by her

me out again. Or I won't hesitate to

Thomas even more

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attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after

I see no reason for a meeting.” With

strength and the hardships

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

countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital

looked unwell. Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after

leaving, 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

status, they were still

to

Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist,

She stared at

pastries and desserts

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

she took the bags to her room but

no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train

ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance to leave

for a bowl of noodles,

you alright, miss?” asked a

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“Nothing. 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,

of the noodles was

the hardships she

headed to the train

she altered her

and then a bus, and

was determined

return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress

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

morning, the bus stop was sparsely

moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on her as she blended into the

somber mood over the

ascended to the rooftop to call

left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow

to meet and persuade Melissa to stay within the Fowler Group, believing

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

in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again,

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

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to

compelled

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

back to Warsew. She had vanished to

(Eagles) No one

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

CEO's office door, she found Marcus

without looking up, “Cancel all of today's appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What is it?" Sylvia's voice

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

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

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

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 emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips. “In a way, Melissa's departure eases things for me.

leaving Marcus

document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

left, and that Melissa didn’t go back to

she

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she

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

had doted on

way he treated her last

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, but this turned out

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

the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door

in front of the window and didn't

could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights

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

say anything, Sylvia delivered another news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel

Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let him

When

from. Marcus was going to