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,

with a smile. “You should call me your Uncle Thomas. Let's have a chat, Melissa." They found themselves in

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

Thomas wasn't taken aback

remained, enhancing his

Melissa, a similarity

spoke softly. “I'm aware of your

and I would like you

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

she wasn't naive enough to misunderstand the Smith

sought to leverage her

things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't

Smith household? And what

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

was bolstered by

“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.” Her words were accompanied by a

left Thomas even more

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Thomas attempted to persuade her to stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent me to look after you. You should at least meet him." “There's no

birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.” With that, Melissa

her strength and the hardships she must have

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.” Frustration

fault yours? If you hadn't deceived Melissa's mother about your marital status, none of

compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your

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 pick out some other things suitable for girls

the Smith family's diminished status, they were still capable of caring for

planned to return another

a delivery from the hotel receptionist, courtesy of

stared at the delivery.

bags filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her,

quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a family elder?”

took the bags to her room but didn't touch the

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

at the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance

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

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

flavor of the noodles

considering the hardships

the train station with minimal

upon arrival, she altered her

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

was determined to

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

replacing it with a new one not

early morning, the

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

visibly upset, casting a somber mood over the office.

the afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop to

two days left before her departure to

the Fowler Group, believing that Melissa's

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

An hour later, she tried calling Melissa again, but there was no

of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

assuming Melissa

Sylvia felt compelled

&

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

hadn't gone back to Warsew. She had vanished to an

‘s (Eagles) No one

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

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

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

back to Warsew, right? That's good. She

return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody

it's possible you may never see

believe

Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she

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

door closed softly behind her, leaving

in front of him, thinking about what Sylvia had just

that Melissa had left, and that Melissa didn’t

Rather, she went somewhere

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why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was

her to accompany him for three days, and for each night, he would give her two

doted on

she couldn't stand the way he treated her last

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

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

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

the window and didn't say

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

had said she Liked him. 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, could they still go back to the way things were? Besides, Marcus had

himself put his emotions above the

I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you

Marcus said

When she first heard this, Sylvia couldn't

from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such,