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

your Uncle Thomas. Let's have

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

disrupted.” Thomas wasn't

smile remained,

to Melissa, a

softly. “I'm aware of

I would like

then marry

but she wasn't naive enough

leverage her relationship with the

things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire to bear the Smith

my father even acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And

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

was bolstered by her

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

left Thomas

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leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least

no reason for a meeting.”

reflected on her strength and the hardships

dialed 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

you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your

show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is

kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he

status, they were still capable of caring

planned to

room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist,

stared at

filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items

friendly 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 touch the

to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang

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

miss?” asked

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- the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands,

of the noodles was

them, considering the hardships she might face

evening, she headed to the train

upon arrival, she altered her

and then a bus, and finally shared

was determined to

the proprietress, expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you

replacing it with a new one not linked to her

morning, the bus stop

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

casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia,

ascended to

before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to

stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's

considered the on-again, off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only

stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but

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

felt a momentary relief, assuming

compelled

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The news she received left her

gone back to Warsew. She

‘s (Eagles) No one knew

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

on the CEO's office door, she

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 there.” Sylvia

tried calling her, and it's clear she's not

you may never see her

don't believe

but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent,

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

leaving

piles of document in front of

had left, and

‘s (Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

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find Melissa was because she didn't want to

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

doted on

stand the way he

his

the glass, its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face, highlighting his handsome and noble

It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his

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

most of the city. The sky had

Marcus remembered that she had said 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

put his emotions above the

department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?”

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus said

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

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