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.

another knock and a half-hour wait, Melissa finally

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

blank. “I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I am. Please, don't seek

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

smile remained, enhancing

to Melissa, a

aware of your

and I would like you to return

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

She might have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

to leverage her

lowered 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 no desire to bear the

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

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

often seeming fragile, was bolstered by

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.”

Thomas even more

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overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's

nor raised me. I see no reason for a

reflected on her strength and

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,

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 happened. Melissa

her instead of just wanting to use her?

Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she could have helped pick out some other things suitable for

family's diminished status, they were

planned to

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

stared

large bags filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items

and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family elder?”

thought, she took the bags to her room but didn't touch

intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book

felt a

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

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

flavor of the noodles

finished them, considering the

headed to the

arrival, she altered her

bus, and finally shared

was determined to

expressing her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for

removed her phone card, replacing it with a new

Heron's early morning, the bus

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

was visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary, treaded carefully amidst the tense

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

departure to Livebop,

stay within the Fowler Group, believing that

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

hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was

Sylvia. She used her network to discover

a momentary relief, assuming Melissa

Sylvia felt compelled

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the breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand. Shock coursed

gone back to Warsew. She had vanished

‘s (Eagles) No one knew

thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite

the CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed

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

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

Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious choice to

it's possible you may never

don't believe she'll

privy to the details of what transpired between 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 obscured.

working woman, I don’t often allow myself the luxury of such emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips. “In a way, Melissa's departure eases things for me. Yet, I can't say it brings me any joy.” With those words, Sylvia exited

door closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his

piles of document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia

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

Rather, she went somewhere

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was

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

had doted

way

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

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

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

the window and didn't say

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

now? Marcus remembered 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 they still go

couldn't allow himself put his

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

pause, Marcus said

marketing department could use some young employees.” When she first heard this,

he was coming from. Marcus was