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

greeted her with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas.

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

Thomas

smile remained, enhancing his handsome

Melissa, a

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

and I would like you to return to the

marry

she wasn't naive

leverage her relationship with

mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire to

father even acknowledge my place in the Smith household?

of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes. However, her

was bolstered by her lack

out again. Or I won't hesitate to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were accompanied

Thomas even more

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

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

reflected on her strength and

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 smile, “She refused.”

contain his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived

unwell. Can't you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all”

items and had them delivered to Melissa at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought

they were still capable of caring for a young

planned to return

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

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delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that

“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

had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her

felt a pang of reluctance to leave

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

you alright, miss?” asked a concerned

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shook her head, managing a faint smile, “Nothing. I'm fine.” Internally, she struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the

of the noodles

finished them, considering the hardships she

the

she altered

and then a bus, and finally shared a ride to the southern

determined to

return to Warsew. Thank you for everything

it with a new one not

Heron's early morning, the bus stop

her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on

mood over the office. Sylvia, his chief secretary, treaded carefully amidst

to the

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

believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with Marcus

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

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

same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover that Melissa had departed Duefron

felt a momentary relief, assuming Melissa

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she received left her phone hanging limply in her hand.

gone back to Warsew. She had

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office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential

on the CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed

glanced

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

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

Fowler, it's possible you may

don't believe she'll

and she genuinely cares for you.” Marcus remained silent,

gentle tone, he asked, “Do you care for her deeply?” Sylvia didn’t respond 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 emotions.” A bitter smile touched Sylvia's lips. “In a way, Melissa's departure eases things for me. Yet, I can't say

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression

document in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia had just told

left, and that Melissa didn’t go back to

(Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere they didn't

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Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she

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

had doted

stand the way he treated

was successful in driving Melissa away. However, 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

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

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

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

fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The sky had turned dark, and all

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,

couldn't 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

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

department could use some young employees.” When

he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop.