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

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

Mr. Smith, I'm not who

want my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't

gentle smile remained, enhancing

was a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

aware of your involvement with

I would like you to return

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

but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand

leverage her

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 no desire to bear the

place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas was

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

often seeming fragile, was

current state, she stated 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

left Thomas even

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overseas. He sent

reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without

reflected on her strength and the hardships she

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 a bitter smile, “She refused.”

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

her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after

a kind gesture. Perhaps, he

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

to

Melissa received a delivery from the

stared

pastries and desserts greeted her, items that

remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you.

took the bags to her room but didn't

with the Smith family and had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to

at the ticket, Melissa felt a pang

out for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently

alright, miss?” asked

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

the noodles

considering the hardships she might

headed to the train station

she

and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern

was determined to begin

return to Warsew. Thank you

the call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with a

early morning, the

morning light casting

casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary, treaded

to

before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed

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

dialed Melissa's number, only to find out

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

unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

assuming Melissa needed

Sylvia felt compelled to visit Warsew

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The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her

back to Warsew. She had vanished

(Eagles) No one knew Melissa's

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

the CEO's office door, she found Marcus

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

back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia fixed her gaze

significant pause, she spoke up again, her voice softer yet heavier with emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where

possible you may

don't believe she'll

there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent, his face turned away from the light, leaving his expression obscured. Sylvia

“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 Sylvia's lips. “In a way,

behind her, leaving Marcus

piles of document in front of

Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t

Rather, she went somewhere

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because

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

doted

she couldn't stand the way he treated

expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the

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

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

the window and didn't

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

mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa,

his

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

But after a short pause, Marcus said

marketing department could use some young employees.” When

gradually, she understood where he was coming from. Marcus