Chapter 2981 Jessie stood there, completely shocked.

Holding her cheek, she looked at Melissa in disbelief and exclaimed, “You had the nerve to slap me? Aren't you scared I'll get Albert to fire you? You and your bastard child will end up begging on the streets!” “What gibberish are you even saying, Jessie?” Suddenly, Albert entered the room, moved Jessie aside, and said in a cold voice, “Enough with this nonsense!” Jessie clenched her teeth and asked defiantly, “Was I wrong in what I said?” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

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Albert gave Jessie a stern look and was about to slap her as well.

But Melissa intervened before Albert could act.

Her face drained of color as she fixed Jessie with a cold glare and said, “Yes, I'm the child born out of wedlock. Did I have a say in it? And now I'm indeed raising Matthew alone, but so what? I've never got into other people's relationships or forsaken my child.

What gives you the right to see us as less than you? Jessie, being one of Mr. Waston's lovers, do you really see yourself as my superior?” Ordinarily, Melissa avoided confrontations.

But Jessie's insult towards Matthew was something she couldn't tolerate. Her son was still young and so innocent, so she wouldn't let anyone denigrate him.

Jessie seethed with fury upon hearing Melissa's retort.

Meanwhile, Albert was visibly embarrassed and urged Jessie to Leave.

He cast a significant glance at Melissa before they left.

In that moment, Melissa realized she might have gone too far.

With a voice roughened by emotion, she offered an apology. To her astonishment, Albert responded with a detached tone, “Actually, I'm also an illegitimate child!” This confession silenced Jessie's fury.

She was scared that Albert would be angry at her.

Once inside Albert's office, she attempted to mollify him with affection. She climbed into his lap to seek a ki*s as she was aware of his penchant for thrills such as making out in the office.

But Albert was not in the mood.

Seeing his disinterest, Jessie reluctantly moved to occupy herself with her phone, leaving a tense silence hanging between them.

Eventually, unable to bear the silence, Jessie said, “Fine! I won't bother Melissa again! She's just a secretary, after all. Why does she matter so much to you?" But Albert paid no attention to her words.

Chapter 2982 Soon, the receptionist called the internal Line.

She said in a pleasant voice, “Mr. Waston, the president of Fowler Group is here. Are you ready to meet him now?" Marcus was paying him a visit? Albert couldn't help but smile. “Yes, please bring Mr. Fowler to my office.” In just a couple of minutes, Marcus took a private elevator to come up.

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He was good-looking and held a prestigious position, making him the dream of many women working at Waston Group. However, none dared to approach him, because they were aware that he was already in a relationship.

Melissa's office was located right beside the CEO's office.

The office had walls made of glass that stretched from the floor to the ceiling. This allowed anyone to see inside when the blinds were lifted.

As Marcus walked through the hallway, he saw Melissa inside her office.

She had caught a cold from being out in the rain and had felt unwell since the morning. Now, she was running a fever.

She had fallen asleep on her desk.

(Eagles) Her face looked delicate and slightly pale, but there was a hint of blush on her cheeks. Her dark hair draped over her shoulders which added to her charm.

From where Marcus stood, he could even glimpse her collarbones.

She looked especially slender at that moment.

He couldn't help but recall how gentle and soft Melissa felt when she was on top of him, and the way she looked when she was glistening with sweat...

These thoughts made Marcus stir unintentionally.

He was uncertain about how to interact with Melissa in the days ahead, but he couldn't shake off his deep yearning for her. Marcus hadn't been intimate with any woman other than Melissa.

His desire made him feel tense all over.

Eventually, he made his way into her office.

Melissa's desk was cluttered with various items, including business cards from car dealerships, booklets from jewelry stores, and brochures from day care facilities and kindergartens.

Marcus touched her desk lightly.

It was like he was taking a glimpse into Melissa's world.

Suddenly, Melissa snapped awake.

But she was still groggy, unsure if it was morning or afternoon, or if the figure before her was real or just a figment of her imagination. She stared at him and whispered his name, “Marcus?”

Chapter 2983 Marcus was leisurely looking at the brochures scattered on her desk.

He then turned to her and asked, “Albert has a child? Are you telling me you even pick out diapers for his child?” Confused, Melissa looked where he was pointing.

She had been sorting through options for a school for Matthew, but now those efforts felt pointless. As she had resolved to return to Heron soon.

She tapped her cheeks lightly to clear her mind, then asked, “Did you come to see Mr. Waston?" Marcus didn't reply right away but just stared at her quietly.

After a moment, he simply nodded and left her office...

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Melissa was still trying to gather her thoughts when her desk phone rang. She answered immediately and heard Albert's voice. “Melissa, could you bring two cups of coffee to my office? It's been awhile since I've caught up with Marcus. Why don't you join us as well?” Albert had put her on speaker.

Feeling unwell and now irritated by Jessie and Albert's actions, Melissa was far from pleased.

She wished she could settle the score with them.

job. Arguing with Jessie was one thing, but crossing Albert was out of the question. So, she entered the office

I should probably see a doctor.” Before Albert could respond, Marcus got up and said, “This is an invitation. Please come if you're

out. After Marcus left, he sipped his coffee and said, “Marcus is celebrating his birthday soon and has invited me to the party! How about joining me? The Fowler's place is something to see, truly impressive.” However, Melissa replied in a cold voice, “No, thank you. Maybe Jessie would like to go with you, Mr. Waston? Albert

he didn’t want to

only a few days apart, so he decided to just go with the

himself to live in

Even though she wasn't fond of Jessie, she couldn't help but feel sorry for her... Jessie was beautiful. It was puzzling why she got involved with Albert, a man known for not committing and his flirtatious ways. And it was clear he wouldn't make Jessie his wife. With Marcus popping up unexpectedly, Jessie found herself hiding in

filled out a sick leave form, and was

leaving Waston Group's building, a

again. “Come in. I'll drive you

a ride from Marcus. She stood on the steps, gathering her thin overcoat around her, and said softly, “I'm

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as she replied, “Of course not. I just... It's inappropriate. You have a girlfriend, don't you, Mr. Fowler? I don't think you want to become the subject of rumors.” Marcus’ mind flashed back to the newspaper

too much into it. Mr. Fowler, we're both from very different worlds.” After saying that, Melissa took out her phone to call a Uber for herself, ignoring him. Marcus scowled, opened his door, and stepped out of the car. Grabbing her phone, he insisted,

around them

in the silence. After several moments, Melissa finally

it at the same time. Their hands brushed against each

snatched

same way." After explaining this stonily, Marcus tugged her to the car's front seat, opened the door on the passenger side, and gently shoved her inside. Before she could escape, Marcus

bigger jerk than before.” “So are you.” Then, he got into the

car when Melissa got out, gave her a reserved nod,

car, unable to figure out what

and

her coat tighter around her and strode into the

examined. Sure enough, she had caught a cold and had a fever. Her temperature was thirty-nine degrees. The doctor prescribed her some medicines and advised her

want her work to get affected. She said, “Please put me on an intravenous drip. That'll put me back on my feet sooner.” Books Chapters Are Daily

was

and offhandedly counseled, “Just because you're young, don't push yourself too much. Someday you'll realize that no amount of money will be able to buy back your

from the prescription pad and directed her to the payment

She

suddenly addressed Melissa

her arms and said, “Holding this might help you feel better.” Melissa was perplexed. She chalked it

on the second floor of the same hospital, the hospital director was immersed in searching for the

asking for Miss Brown's

sat by the window and sipped his

head a little and he would be greeted with a winter landscape in the small yard behind the hospital. The view was

“I'm just curious about it.” The director finally located Melissa's medical records in the hospital's database. Fortunately, all the hospitals in Duefron kept their records online, so Melissa's complete medical history was

his reading glasses

shot Marcus a meaningful

desk’s edge, he read the documents on the director's computer. A moment later, Marcus’ expression froze, mirroring the

screen was the information that Melissa

It was a boy.

tightened around the edge of the desk as he fought to regain control of his emotions. Then, he asked, “Is there some kind of mistake?" The director pointed at the

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Marcus appeared composed.

whispered, “Don't tell

want to deal with it myself.”

saying, “Marcus, you're the one who got her pregnant?! You should take responsibility for your child then.”

medical information and noted the child's name. Matthew

his long

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Marcus didn't immediately

knew her too

him about her pregnancy, but she remained tight-lipped. She was bent on

well aware that he was the one who had asked her

puffed on seven cigarettes successively before making his way to

people were down with the flu,

hadn't stopped Melissa from falling asleep. She had gently burrowed into the chair, her

he silently gazed

person beside Melissa was done with their infusion and

He didn't disturb her.

off his woolen coat and tucked it in

and his appearance was very sophisticated. Moreover, his expensive clothes made him look even more high-bred. He just didn't fit

a baby kept furtively glancing

up, a familiar scent

was met with the sight of Marcus

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doing here?” Marcus’ gaze remained fixed on

he slowly replied, “I had come here to pick up the prescription for my father and dropped by

took off the coat and returned

nurse came to remove the needle from Melissa's arm. Perhaps Marcus’ presence intimidated her, because her hand trembled a Little and Melissa bled. The nurse instantly broke out

head in forgiveness and put pressure on the wound with a cotton

the room after the bleeding stopped.

an answer,

feelings. I have a girlfriend.” Melissa glared at him and pushed down her raging emotions. “Then stop following me. Just don't appear in front of me. Is that so difficult?” “It's not.” Marcus stepped forward and lifted his hand, as if he was going to brush away the strands of hair that were falling into her eyes, but he eventually withdrew it. His lips curved up into a soft smile as he said, “It's just that you owe me something and you need to repay me for it.” She couldn't take it anymore and shot back, “What do I owe you?" Her emotions abruptly

right now. But Mr. Fowler, don't forget

long while, Marcus

to her ear, his fingers buttoning up her coat, and said condescendingly, “I said I have a

yours will never understand how hard life is for others. You will only ever notice your difficulties. What about others? Does someone else's pride and pain have

around and was about to leave, but his arms wrapped

a while, he was

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