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.

a half-hour

Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found

Mr. Smith, I'm not who

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

smile remained, enhancing his handsome

a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity she

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of

I would like

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

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

to leverage her relationship with

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 no

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

easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with

fragile, was bolstered by

softly yet firmly, “Please, don't seek me out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the

Thomas even

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prepared to leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's no

see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed

strength and

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

deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would have

Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone

hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture.

status, they were still capable of caring for a young

to return

Melissa received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy

stared at the

large bags filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted

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

a moment's thought, she took the bags to her room but didn't

seeking out Thomas to return the gifts.

Melissa felt a pang of reluctance

stepped out 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 - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and

flavor of the noodles

considering the hardships she

she headed to the train station

upon arrival, she altered her

bus, and finally shared

was determined

“I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.”

phone card, replacing it with a new one

morning, the bus stop was sparsely

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

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

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to call

only two days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow Rena's

Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with Marcus

off-again nature of young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone

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

Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time

felt compelled to

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The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand.

Warsew. She had

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in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might

CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed in

appointments.” Sylvia remained silent. After a pause, Marcus glanced

replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to

emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody

it's possible you

believe she'll

you two, but I'm certain 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

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

behind her, leaving

Marcus stared at the piles of document in front of him, thinking about what

left, and

she went somewhere they

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was

last night. He had asked her to accompany him for

had doted on

stand the way he

he couldn't find. In his mind,

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

knocked on his office door

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

city. The sky had turned dark, and all the street lights below had been turned

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

allow himself put his emotions above

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

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

marketing department could use some young employees.” When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't believe

he was coming from. Marcus