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,

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

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

life disrupted.” Thomas wasn't

gentle smile remained, enhancing his

Melissa,

aware of your

like you to

marry Marcus, bringing honor to both

she

to leverage her

lowered her gaze, a small smile playing on her lips. “You're mistaken. I've ended things with Marcus. I'm afraid I can't meet your expectations. Moreover, I have no desire

Smith household? And what

be easily swayed by the allure of benefits and compliance with the Smith family's wishes.

though often seeming fragile, was bolstered by her

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

Thomas even

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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 departed without

and

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.” 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

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

you show any compassion towards her instead of just wanting to use her? She is your daughter, after all” The man on the

it might be a kind gesture. Perhaps, he mused, he should have brought his wife with him and she could have helped

they were still capable of caring for a young

planned to return

her room, Melissa received a delivery from the hotel

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large bags filled with delicate pastries and desserts greeted her, items

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

moment's thought, she took the bags

return the gifts. Her only desire was to Leave

ticket, Melissa felt a

for a bowl of noodles, unaware of the tears that silently dripped into her

alright, miss?”

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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

flavor of the noodles

the hardships she

the train station with

she altered

then a bus,

was determined to begin

can't return to Warsew. Thank you for everything though.” The proprietress could only

replacing it with a new

Heron's early morning, the bus stop was

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

casting a somber mood over the

afternoon, Sylvia ascended to

With only two days left before her departure to Livebop, Sylvia needed to follow Rena's

Fowler Group, believing that

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

she tried calling Melissa

the same result, and a sense of unease crept over Sylvia. She used her network

assuming Melissa needed time to

felt compelled to visit Warsew

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news she received left her phone hanging limply in

back to Warsew. She

No one

in thought. Eventually, she resolved to inform Marcus, despite

on the CEO's office door,

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

composure. “She went back to Warsew, right? That's good. She has acquaintances

emotion. “No, Melissa didn't return to Warsew. I've tried calling her, and it's clear she's not there. Nobody knows where

you may

believe she'll

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

“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

behind her, leaving Marcus

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and

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couldn't find Melissa was because she didn't want

had said to Melissa last night. He had asked her to accompany him for three days, and for each night, he would give

had doted on

way he treated

place that he couldn't find. In his mind, he had the means to find her as long as he

passed through the glass, its golden rays

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

and didn't say

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

she 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,

put his emotions above

interview. Mr. Fowler, do you need me to cancel his application?” The news made Marcus’ brows furrow. Ryan came to

But after a short pause, Marcus said

could use some young employees.” When she first heard

she understood where he was coming from. Marcus was going to Livebop. As such, he couldn't pursue