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

should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat,

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

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

remained, enhancing his

Melissa, a

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

and I would like you to return to the

in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both

might have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough

leverage 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

the Smith household? And what

by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However,

seeming fragile, was bolstered

again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's

left Thomas even

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

see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

strength and the

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

yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this

Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her?

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

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

to

returning to her room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a

stared at the

filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items

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

the bags

and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the

at the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of

the train awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped into

miss?”

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leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he

of the

them, considering the hardships she

the train

she altered

bus, and

determined to begin

her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could

call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with

the bus stop was

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

Group, Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the

to the rooftop

2926 With only two days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to

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

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

her device in confusion. An hour later, she

of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to

assuming Melissa needed

felt compelled

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

to Warsew. She

(Eagles) No one

resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might

office door, she

Marcus glanced up. “What is

back to

her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious

possible you may never see

don't believe she'll

and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent, his face turned away from the light, leaving his expression obscured. Sylvia couldn't

affection for her stems from yours. In truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow myself the luxury

door closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone,

the piles of document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia had just told

and that

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

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Melissa was because

then recalled what he had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to accompany him for three days, and for each

had doted on

stand the way he treated

find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this turned out to be

glass, its golden rays falling on the side

a long time, he stood there alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr. Fowler, it's time to get off work,”

window and didn't say anything

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

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

his emotions

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

a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let

could use some young employees.” When she

coming from. Marcus was going