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 finally

smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas.

a child. Mr. Smith, I'm

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't

gentle smile remained, enhancing his

a resemblance to Melissa, a similarity

softly. “I'm aware of

and I would like

marry Marcus, bringing honor to both our

been naive, but she wasn't naive enough to

leverage her relationship with the

Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations.

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

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

seeming fragile, was bolstered

softly yet 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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to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet

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

and the hardships she must have

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

If you hadn't deceived Melissa's

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

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

Smith family's diminished status, they were still capable

to return

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

stared at

filled with delicate pastries and desserts

respectable, and he bears a resemblance to

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

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 pang of

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

you alright, miss?” asked a

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

of the noodles

Melissa finished them, considering the hardships she

evening, she headed to the train station with minimal

arrival, she altered

of Warsew, Melissa took a taxi, and then a bus, and finally

was determined

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

replacing it with a new one not linked

morning, the bus

morning light casting a glow on

somber mood over the office.

ascended to the rooftop

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

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

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

stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no change - the phone remained

result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She

felt a momentary relief, assuming

compelled to

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she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand. Shock coursed through

gone back to Warsew. She had

‘s (Eagles) No one knew Melissa's

inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might

office door,

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

replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to

Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear

Fowler, it's possible you may

believe

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. Sylvia

don’t often allow myself the luxury of such emotions.” A

her, leaving Marcus alone,

the piles of document in front of him, thinking about

that Melissa had left, and

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

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

had doted on

she couldn't stand the way he

go to a place that he couldn't find. In his

glass, its golden rays

Sylvia knocked on his office door again. “Mr. Fowler, it's time

in front of the window and

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

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 furrow. Ryan came to the Fowler

Marcus said flatly, “No

young employees.” When she first heard

from. Marcus was