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

Uncle Thomas. Let's have

“I lost my parents as a child. Mr. Smith, I'm not

want my life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't taken aback by her cold

gentle smile remained,

resemblance to Melissa, a similarity she

aware of your involvement with

father and I would like you to return

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

She might have been naive, but she

her relationship

Marcus. I'm afraid I can't

Smith household?

Melissa would be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and

often seeming fragile, was bolstered

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 of his mistress.” Her words were

Thomas

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stay. “Your father is overseas. He sent

birthed nor raised me. I see no reason for a meeting.”

reflected on her strength and the hardships she must

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.” Frustration colored the other end of the line. “Incredible. She's choosing to

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

her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the

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

were still capable

to return another

Melissa received a delivery from the hotel

stared

and desserts greeted her, items that clearly weren't

smile, remarked, “That gentleman seemed quite respectable, and he bears a resemblance to you. Is he a

took the bags to her room

had no intention of seeking out Thomas to return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave Duefron, prompting her to book a train for

the ticket, Melissa felt a pang of reluctance

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

alright, miss?”

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I'm fine.” Internally, she struggled with leaving Marcus. Despite his animosity she clung to memories of his kindness - the times he applied hand cream to her sleeping hands, the contrived supermarket trips,

the noodles was

finished them, considering the hardships she might face

she headed to the train

she altered her

taxi, and then a bus,

was determined to

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

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

early morning, the bus stop was

the bus with her luggage, Melissa moved slowly, the morning light casting a glow on her as she

mood over the office. Sylvia,

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to the rooftop

2926 With only two days left before her departure to

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

as she dialed Melissa's

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

crept over Sylvia. She used her network

assuming Melissa needed time

Sylvia felt compelled to visit

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leaving, she contacted the breakfast shop's proprietress. The news she received left

to Warsew. She

No one knew

Eventually, she resolved to inform

office door, she found Marcus immersed

looking up, “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. Fowler, Melissa... she's

“She went back to

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

you may never see

don't believe

transpired between you two, but I'm certain there's been some misunderstanding. Melissa isn't one for schemes... and she genuinely cares for

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 it brings me any

closed softly behind her, leaving Marcus alone, his expression still

front of him, thinking

said that Melissa had left, and

(Eagles) Rather, she went somewhere

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reason why Sylvia couldn't find Melissa was because

to accompany him for three days, and

doted

the way he treated her last

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

through the glass, its golden rays falling on the side

evening that Sylvia knocked on his office door

of the window and

of the city. The sky had turned dark, and

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

himself put his

news. “The marketing department's recruitment is expanding. I hear that Ryan passed the interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me

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

marketing department could use some young employees.” When she first heard this,

he was coming from. Marcus was