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.

half-hour wait, Melissa

me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves in a

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

want my life disrupted.” Thomas

smile remained, enhancing his handsome

was a resemblance to Melissa,

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of your involvement with

I would like you to

could rightfully claim your place in our family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our houses.” Melissa was momentarily

naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

to leverage her relationship with

lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover,

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

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

was bolstered by her lack of

firmly, “Please, 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 a slight, enigmatic smile.

Thomas even

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

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

on her strength and the hardships

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

to contain his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother

towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone remained silent, digesting

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 brought his wife with

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

planned to return another

room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of a Mr.

stared at the delivery.

filled with delicate pastries and

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

bags to her room but didn't touch

return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron,

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of

for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that

alright, miss?” asked a concerned

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a faint smile, “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

flavor of the noodles was

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she

to the

upon arrival, she

Warsew, Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern city of

determined to

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

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

early morning, the bus stop was sparsely

bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light

Marcus was visibly upset, casting a somber mood

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to call

before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed

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

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

An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but

attempts yielded the same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed

compelled to visit

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

She had vanished

No one knew Melissa's

Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring to

door, she found

a pause, Marcus glanced up. “What

he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right?

with emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there.

possible you may never see

believe

some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she

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

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone,

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

that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t go back

(Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they

&

why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be found.

he had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to accompany

doted on

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

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

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

and didn't say anything

was fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights below had been

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

couldn't allow himself put his emotions

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 his application?” The news made Marcus’ brows

short pause, Marcus said flatly,

young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't

gradually, she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such,