A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

At Melissa's mention of Jessie, Marcus glanced upstairs.

He remarked, “Even if Jessie struggles, she needs to move on.

Albert's marriage is solid. Even if Jessie goes to Heron, it won't change anything. Albert has a wife now. You're her friend and you should tell Jessie to let go of him and move on with her own life.

And if you keep coddling her, she'll never get over it” As he spoke, Melissa studied his face.

Marcus smirk. “What? Have you never seen a handsome guy like me before?” Melissa admitted honestly, “Nope, never” Marcus’ intense gaze held hers for a moment. Then, he dabbed his lips with a pristine napkin, ruffled Matthew's hair, and said, “I'm off to the office” Matthew immediately scooped up Minnie, chiming, “Bye, dad.” Marcus chuckled. He figured Matthew just wanted more time with the dog. Like mother, like son, with a mind of his own.

Less than an hour after Marcus departed, Julie showed up.

Julie was ready to lend a hand if Melissa needed it. Plus, having Yvonne

stay with them would be a good arrangement.

Julie even opened up to Melissa, saying, “You know what I'm thinking?

Shawn's raking in the money now. I'm worried he might blow it all, so Janet needs to stick by him. That's why Yvonne's staying with me.

With no kiddos around, they can focus on their careers. And I can also help you taking care of Matthew.” Melissa inquired about Shawn's progress. She was genuinely pleased for him.

Just then, Matthew dashed over, wrapping Julie in a tight hug, bringing tears to her eyes.

Julie missed Matthew dearly too.

With Julie there, Melissa felt at ease heading to the office.

At noon, Melissa called but another servant picked up. The servant stammered, “Miss Green's up. She's with Matthew, waiting on Julie to cook them something.” Melissa breathed a sigh of relief. That was good news.

After hanging up, she sank into her leather chair, pondering Jessie's situation.

Bringing Jessie back wasn't just about providing her shelter. Jessie was in hot water with her folks. But they wouldn't dare cause a scene at Marcus’ place.

Melissa owed Marcus yet another one.

As she mulled over this, the desk phone rang. It was the secretary's sweet voice. “Miss Brown, Mr. Fowler, CEO of the Fowler Group, wants to tee off with you this afternoon.”

She was obviously referring to Marcus.

Golf? They had breakfast together this morning. Why didn't he mention it then, instead of having his secretary to make the call and relay the message? After a moment's thought, Melissa replied, “Three in the afternoon, then” After hanging up, Melissa tapped out a message on WhatsApp.

“Lame-ol” She even added an eye-roll emo.

It took Marcus about half an hour to reply.

“You weren't like this last night when I was on your bed. You wanted me bad” Melissa's cheeks burned red.

Marcus had nailed it. She had desires too.

With Marcus parading around like that every day, who wouldn't feel something? Before three in the afternoon, Melissa received more news.

And it was good news.

Alan agreed to invest in the Waston Group's project, which came as a pleasant surprise. Melissa quickly called for a meeting, instructing the PR department to spread the word.

Sure enough, before the stock market closed, the Waston Group's stocks soared.

Albert even called personally. “Melissa, you've proven me right. This is a gamechanger” With a small grin, Melissa replied, “As long as I don't disappoint.” After hanging up, Melissa was in high spirits.

Then, Marcus rang her. He sounded peeved.

“Why haven't you come yet?” Melissa checked the time; it was already five.

She apologized to Marcus, “Sorry, I got held up. How about we reschedule?” Marcus’ voice dropped as he replied, “You know what? If you let me have you tonight, we'll reschedule this to next time.

Melissa was both shocked by Marcus’ words.

She could hardly believe her ears that he had said such words publicly.

Moreover, she knew she was Marcus’ only woman throughout the years, s0 he shouldn't have been this smooth in flirting, right? So how could he speak in such a wild manner? But since Melissa was in a good mood, she replied with a snort, “Just wait and see” This response did not annoy Marcus.

Instead, he said offhandedly, “Come on over. We can still play a few rounds before we lose the light” Melissa didn't say no.

But since she didn't want to go with him alone, she took her secretary with her in the company car.

By now, the twilight was beginning to approach, but the scenery still looked marvelous and the evening breeze felt cool on everyone's skin.

Hence, Melissa changed into sportswear and a loose jacket before beginning the journey. When they arrived at their destination, she pulled off the jacket and handed it to her secretary before grabbing the golf club.

To her surprise, eight people were also present at the golf course with Marcus.

All of them were senior executives of Fowler Group.

What was most surprising to Melissa was that among them was an old acquaintance of hers, Ryan. She couldn't comprehend why Marcus had allowed Ryan to keep working for him since he didn't like him very much.

He had even recently promoted Ryan to the position of manager and now, he had allowed him to come to the golf course.

But Melissa didn't say anything or ask any questions.

Though she and Marcus were not on an equal footing, they were still rivals in the business world. As for Ryan, the only thing he could do now was to pick golf balls for his boss, Marcus.

But the way Ryan was so submissive and eager while he did this made Melissa very surprised.

She couldn't help but take more than a second glance at him. But Ryan, on the other hand, didn't even look at her. It was as if he didn't know her.

Apparently, Marcus was very good at bringing people under his control.

At this point, Marcus walked over to Melissa and said to her in a serious tone, “Miss Brown,

you've really kept us waiting." He was only pretending to sound displeased, and Melissa also responded in a similar manner, “Oh, I'm so sorry. Something urgent came up and I just had to stay and take care of it” Marcus didn't say anything in response. Instead, he just went ahead to briefly introduce the people around him to Melissa. Most of them were senior members of Fowler Group who had been with the company since Korbyn was CEO. They were not young men by any stretch. Hence, they were all highly experienced. But despite their age, they had no wish to retire.

Melissa shook hands with each of them as graciously and respectfully as she could.

But these men had heard some rumors about what was supposedly going on between these two. Only a few days ago, they heard that Marcus had broken up with Melissa, but now, he had brought her here to play golf with them. Yet, he had just called her Miss Brown. It was all very confusing. Were they still together or not? Determined to find out the true state of their relationship, one of them said to Melissa, “Miss Brown, I just heard that you received some investment from Mr. Scott's company. Alan is a straightforward man, but he's also very smart. It's not easy to pull off what you've achieved.”

“Well,” Melissa responded with a faint smile, “Waston Group is in business. We welcome investment from all and sundry."

At this point, Marcus cut in and said to Melissa, “Miss Brown, this is the VP of the development department of our group, Ryan Jenkins.

your hometown, so I thought about introducing you two.” Melissa's

Ryan forced a smile on his

stopped him by saying, “There's no need to shake hands. Miss Brown is a very reserved person.” Melissa knew that it was

of a Waston Group subsidiary, and made less money than most senior members of Fowler Group, she was still the highest representative of her company. Hence, she was on the same level as Marcus and above Ryan's

some expectations, Marcus didn't discuss about

lawn with his golf club, he looked really handsome in his

‘s

terrain briefly, he swung at the

going to tell him what he wanted to hear, but when she saw how he was looking at her with a charming smile and noticed him winking at her, the true meaning of his action and subsequent question became very clear to

was seducing

made Melissa blush

him. After that, Marcus began to teach her how to play golf. She had learned it in the past, but her proficiency

was a very

was worthy of it. But still, she couldn't understand why he had gone to great lengths to bring her here. Was it just to teach her how to play golf? This was what was on her

A familiar voice suddenly called

Ryan was right there, just a

under the overhead lights, Ryan's face looked haggard and pale,

shocked to

contrast, she recalled the days when she and Marcus were at his apartment, and when they

doing quite well, Melissa,” Ryan said in

Marcus snatched that case from you, I thought you guys wouldn't be together anymore.

turn off the

wish me evil, huh?” she said with a sigh of exasperation. “I didn't do anything bad to you, Ryan. I wonder why you hate me so much?” A complicated look appeared in Ryan's eyes

took advantage of her gratitude to his family and never really saw her as someone he loved. But when he discovered how much she had achieved now, he couldn't help but feel a huge sense of loss. In fact, he

surface, he was a success

drunk and pleasing his clients over and over. Whenever he encountered difficult middle-aged female clients, he always needed to sacrifice his body. If he couldn't get an erection, he's have to

bodies

of money at Fowler Group, so

big apartment that covered an area of about 180 square meters. He now had afirm foothold in Duefron. He even had a young girl that was with

make her pregnant, there was a way he

Jenkins family an heir.

when Melissa appeared, it suddenly felt as if he didn't have much after

the first place, but I'm here,” he said with a bitter smile on his face. “Why do you think I was able to come, and who do you

me all these things because you feel upset, but you were the one who chose this road for yourself, weren't you?" Ryan's face was as pale

statement was a clear indication that she knew all about his undesirable

calmly. She didn't look

This was especially surprising because when she was

felt that she needed

instinctively reached out

standing right outside. When he saw her, he said in a light tone,

threatened to put Minnie down.” Melissa was left

spoil Jessie too much, you know. Did you bring her home with the intention of making

saying that, she continued to stare at Marcus

on his face. Maybe she wanted to see if he was angry, or maybe she wanted to know what

chance. Instead, he took

early spring, and her fingertips

secretary to go. We can go home in my car,”

was right behind Melissa

she could see in Marcus’ eyes that he had seen Ryan. She didn't say anything. She just held his arm

told Marcus the truth after all Back then,

though she had a boyfriend, she Liked him

that’s why you hate me

snorted. “I'm glad you know.” Melissa broke into a smile. It had been a

charming, beautiful and feminine

one who first fell for him.

the car, Marcus couldn't help

Itwas already getting dark.

Phantom was parked in the VIP private parking lot. Before Melissa could say Jack, he had pushed her to the back seat. Then

long hair and

a whisper. She sounded panicked and

and unpredictable. “What? Don't you want to?” he asked

a long

for an answer, Marcus ki*sed her slender neck so

he wanted to bite it

urge to lean against him. She felt his skin

a public environment and she was feeling mentally stressed. But she was also too embarrassed

else. She hesitated for a moment before

her feel a way that she had never felt

but still, he was giving her double pleasure. It didn't take long for her to move from resistance to submission. She tamely wrapped her arms around his neck and let him have his way

to his ear and said softly, “Marcus,

felt Marcus had

in bed in the past.

wouldn't like it, but on the contrary, it actually turned her

darkness still enveloped the car, a silent witness to the moments just passed. Their breaths, once ragged, now found a tranquil rhythm, as both Marcus and Melissa found solace in the

of the car were a frst for them. The

voice, rough from the night's

go home!” Melissa's response was terse. “ALL right.” ‘s Her words belied her true feelings, coming

glance back at

button her blouse, her

task with a

Marcus retorted, his smile barely visible in the dim light as he cracked the window open and it a

of his face that Melissa

a wave of shame washed over

took a few quick drags of his cigarette

to offer a gentle reminder over his shoulder. “Just stay in the back seat. Tidy up a bit. Let's

into the driver's seat, casting a quick glance at his watch before igniting the

since he

more. If circumstances had been different, he wouldn't have parted from Melissa so swiftly. After all, satisfaction didn't come easily, especially for a man

was enveloped in silence, each lost

the