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.

knock and a half-hour wait, Melissa

your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat,

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

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken

remained, enhancing his

a resemblance to Melissa, a

“I'm aware of your

I would like you

then marry Marcus,

might have been naive, but she wasn't naive

sought to leverage her relationship with the Fowler

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

my place in the Smith household? And what about Vanessa?” Thomas was taken

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

though often seeming fragile, was bolstered by her lack

to reveal Mr. Smith's affair and the tragic fate of his mistress.” Her words were

left Thomas even more

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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

birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa departed without a backward

her strength and

how did your discussion with her go? The Smith family is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile,

deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none

wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after

her hotel, thinking it might be a kind

diminished status, they were still capable of caring for

to return

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

stared

bags filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items that clearly

respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he

bags to her room

to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train for

Melissa felt a pang

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

alright, miss?” asked a

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with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the

the noodles

Melissa finished them, considering the

evening, she headed to the train

she

a bus, and finally shared

determined

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

call, Melissa removed her phone card, replacing it with a new one not

morning, the bus stop

slowly, the morning

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

ascended to the rooftop to

left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow Rena's

hoped to meet and persuade Melissa to stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance to part with Marcus might motivate her to

dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone was powered

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

crept over Sylvia. She

assuming Melissa

compelled to

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

back to Warsew. She had vanished to an unknown

No one knew

the office, lost in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring to

office door, she found Marcus

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

halted briefly before he replied, maintaining his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.”

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

you

believe she'll

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

truth, as a working woman, I don’t often allow myself the

leaving Marcus

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

Melissa had left, and

‘s (Eagles) Rather, she went

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Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want to be found.

night. He had asked her to accompany

had doted on

stand the way

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

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

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

in front of the window and

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

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?

himself put his

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

2928 But after a short pause, Marcus said flatly, “No need. Let

When she

coming from. Marcus was going