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

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

disrupted.” Thomas

remained, enhancing his

resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

spoke softly. “I'm aware of

like

family and then marry Marcus, bringing honor

2924 She might have been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith family's

sought to leverage her relationship with the Fowler

Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet

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

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

fragile, was

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

left Thomas

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leave, Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet

reason for a meeting.” With that,

strength and the hardships she must have

is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile,

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 happened. Melissa is

wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the phone remained silent, digesting Thomas’

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

the Smith family's diminished status, they were

to return another

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

stared at the delivery.

delicate pastries and

he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family

took the bags to her room

wanted no ties 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 book a train

felt a

her inevitable fate, the train awaited... She stepped out for a

miss?” asked

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his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket

flavor of the noodles

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she

to the

upon arrival, she altered her

and then a bus, and finally shared

was determined to begin

Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only

the call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it

the bus stop was sparsely

the morning light casting a

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

the afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

days left before her departure

within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with Marcus might motivate

dialed Melissa's number, only to

confusion. An hour later, she tried

unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover

assuming Melissa needed time

Sylvia felt compelled

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she received left her

back to Warsew. She had vanished

(Eagles) No one

inform Marcus, despite

office door, she found Marcus immersed in

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

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

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 she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious

you may never see

don't believe she'll

between you two, but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she

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,

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

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

said that Melissa had left, and that

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the reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be

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

had doted

the way he treated

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 turned

its golden rays falling on the side of Marcus’ face,

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

the window and didn't say anything

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

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

allow himself put his emotions above the company's

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 furrow. Ryan

But after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No

could use some young employees.” When

coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As