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 wait, Melissa finally opened the

a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a

Mr. Smith, I'm not who you think I am. Please,

life disrupted.” Thomas

gentle smile remained, enhancing his

was a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity she found

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

like you

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

have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough

to leverage her relationship with the

her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm

the Smith household? And

would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes.

fragile, was bolstered

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

Thomas even

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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

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

on her strength and the hardships she must have

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

yours? If you hadn't deceived

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

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 girls as

were still capable of caring

planned to

received a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy

stared at the delivery.

filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted

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

took the bags to her room but didn't touch

return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train for 8:00 p.m. that

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of

awaited... She stepped out for a bowl of

you alright, miss?” asked a

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smile, “Nothing. I'm fine.” Internally, she struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times

of the noodles

finished them, considering the hardships she might

evening, she headed to the

arrival, she altered her

bus, and finally

was determined to

her apologies. “I can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could

it with a new

Heron's early morning, the bus stop was

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

upset, casting a somber mood over the office. Sylvia,

Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to call

two days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to

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

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

device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change

unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa had departed Duefron last night, supposedly

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time to

Sylvia felt compelled to visit

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The news she received left

to Warsew. She had vanished to an unknown

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stood in the office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform

door,

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

before he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good.

didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone.

Fowler, it's possible you may never

believe she'll

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

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, Melissa's departure eases things for me. Yet, I can't say it brings me

behind her, leaving Marcus

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

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

Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

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the reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because

her to accompany him for three days, and for each night, he would give

doted on

way

he didn't expect her to go to a place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he wanted to, but this

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

alone. It wasn't until the evening that Sylvia knocked

of the window and didn't say anything

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

complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if he did, could they still go back to the way things were? Besides,

his emotions above the

Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?”

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

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

where he was coming from. Marcus was going to