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

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

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

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

gentle smile remained,

to Melissa, a similarity

softly. “I'm aware of your involvement with

and I would like you to return to

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

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

to leverage her

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.

my father even acknowledge my place in the Smith

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

though often seeming fragile, was bolstered

seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic

left Thomas even more

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

for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed

her strength and the hardships she must

his phone, he 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

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

to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone

thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his

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

to

delivery from the

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and desserts greeted her,

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

the bags to her

and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train for 8:00

a pang of reluctance to

for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped into her

miss?” asked a

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I'm fine.” Internally, she struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness -

flavor of the

considering the hardships

to the train station

upon arrival, she

bus, and finally shared a ride

determined

“I can't return to Warsew. Thank you

Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with

morning, the bus stop was sparsely

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

visibly upset, casting a somber mood

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to

left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow

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

young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone was powered

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

a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to

Sylvia felt compelled to visit

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she received

Warsew. She had

No one knew

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

on the CEO's office door, she found

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

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

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.”

it's possible you may never see

don't believe

details of what transpired between you two, but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and

tone, he asked, “Do you care for 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

behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

of document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

and that

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

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find Melissa was because she didn't

He had asked her to accompany him for three days,

doted

she couldn't stand the way he treated her

was successful in driving Melissa away. However, he didn't expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind,

golden rays falling

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

window and didn't

of the city. The sky had turned dark,

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 had to go to

put his emotions above the

the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?” The news made Marcus’ brows furrow. Ryan came to

pause, Marcus

some young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia

she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop.