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

me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves

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

Thomas

smile remained, enhancing

a resemblance to Melissa,

then spoke softly. “I'm aware of

and I would like you to return

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

naive, but she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith family's

sought to leverage her

ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I

acknowledge my place in the Smith household? And what

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

was bolstered by her

her current state, she stated 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

left Thomas even

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to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you.

raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.”

strength and the hardships she

is relying on her cooperation.” Thomas replied with a bitter smile, “She refused.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible. She's choosing to reject a better life, just as ungrateful as her mother,” the man spat out

his dismay, countered, “Isn't the fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of this would

her instead of just wanting to use her? She

at her hotel, thinking it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she

were still capable

planned to return another

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

2925 She stared at

and desserts greeted her, items

bears a resemblance to

moment's thought, she took the bags to her

the gifts. Her only desire was

ticket, Melissa felt a pang

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

alright, miss?”

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kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips, and how he spent all the money in her pocket, leaving

of the noodles was

finished them, considering the hardships she might

she headed to the

arrival, she altered

and then a bus, and finally shared

was determined

to Warsew. Thank you

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

Heron's early morning, the bus stop

her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting

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

ascended to

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

persuade Melissa to stay within the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's reluctance

young relationships as she dialed Melissa's number, only to find out that Melissa's phone was powered

phone was off? Sylvia stared at her device in confusion. An hour later, she tried calling Melissa

and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network to discover

momentary relief, assuming Melissa needed time

Sylvia felt compelled

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news she received left her phone

Warsew. She had vanished to an

No one knew

Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite the potential finality it might bring

CEO's office door, she found Marcus immersed in

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

his composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances there.” Sylvia fixed

her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where she's gone. It seems she's made a conscious choice

Fowler, it's possible you may never

believe

details of what 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

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

her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression still

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

left, and that Melissa didn’t

she went somewhere

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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

doted on

way he treated her

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 this turned out to be not

the glass, its golden rays falling on the

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

in front of the window and

fixed outside the French window where he could see most of the city. The

Ryan? Marcus’ mind was in complete shambles. He had thought of finding Melissa, but even if

himself put his emotions above

interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his

after a short pause, Marcus said flatly,

department could use some young employees.” When she

gradually, she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As