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 face was expressionless when

forced a smile on his face and

for a handshake, Marcus quickly stopped him by saying, “There's no need to shake hands. Miss

CEO of a Waston Group subsidiary, and made less money than most senior members of Fowler Group, she was still the highest

to some expectations, Marcus didn't discuss about

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

‘s

briefly, he swung at

wanted to hear, but when she saw

was

Melissa blush

be, so she still went ahead to compliment him. After that, Marcus began to teach her how to play golf. She had learned it in the past, but her

very

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 mind as she washed her hands in

familiar voice suddenly called her

Ryan was right there, just a

Luxuriously decorated and under the overhead lights, Ryan's face looked haggard and pale, just like

to see

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

seem to be doing quite well, Melissa,” Ryan said

look good. You know, after Marcus snatched that case from you, I thought you

her composure enough to turn off the

me evil, huh?” she said with a sigh of exasperation. “I didn't do anything bad to you, Ryan. I wonder why you hate

knew he was a despicable and shameless man. For a long time, he 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

he

got it by getting drunk and pleasing his clients over and over. Whenever he encountered difficult middle-aged female clients, he always needed to sacrifice his

bodies

had made a lot of

purchased a 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

he couldn't make her pregnant, there was

Jenkins family an heir.

had everything he needed, but when Melissa appeared, it suddenly felt as if he didn't

not qualified to take part in today’s activity in 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

you. You're here telling 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

clear indication that she knew all about

saw him, she acted very calmly. She didn't look

felt nothing. This was especially surprising because when she was a child, she saw him

point, Melissa felt that she needed to

for the door, Ryan instinctively reached out in an effort

standing right outside. When he saw her, he said in

threatened to put Minnie down.” Melissa was left

you not to spoil Jessie too much, you know. Did you bring her home with the intention of making her your daughter?” “I'm not that old,”

that, she continued to stare at Marcus

wanted to see if

any chance. Instead,

was early spring, and her fingertips were a little cold

secretary to go. We can go

right behind

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

Marcus the truth after all Back

she had told him straightforwardly that even though she had a

to forget me and you can't, that’s why you hate me with such passion?” she asked him, looking into his eyes with her burning

Melissa broke into a smile. It had been a long time since

charming, beautiful and

the one who first fell for him.

got into the car, Marcus couldn't

Itwas already getting dark.

Jack, he had pushed

her long hair and held her tightly in his

in a whisper.

“What?

long time since

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

if he wanted to bite it

urge to lean against him. She felt his skin was

she was feeling mentally stressed. But she was also too

She hesitated for a moment

feel a way that she had

before, but still, he was giving her double pleasure. It didn't take long for her

romantic. Melissa put her Lips to his ear and said softly, “Marcus, you're sweating a lot” Marcus looked down at her and responded with a

She felt Marcus had indeed changed

such crude words in bed in the past. But nowadays,

initially thought she wouldn't like it, but on the contrary, it actually

still enveloped the car, a silent witness to the moments just passed. Their breaths, once ragged, now found

the car were a frst for them. The adventure had been thrilling, yet in its wake,

the

and then we'll go home!” Melissa's response was terse. “ALL right.” ‘s Her words

a glance back at

a flurry, attempted to button her blouse, her

drew her close and took over the task with a finesse that

quite adept.” “Didn't you enjoy them?” Marcus retorted, his smile barely visible in the dim light as

glow briefly illuminated his features, highlighting the handsome contours of his face that Melissa had

her return, a wave of shame washed over her. The complexity of their relationship was something

mindful of Melissa in the car, took a few quick drags of his cigarette

into the night, pausing to offer a gentle reminder over his shoulder. “Just stay in the back seat. Tidy up a bit. Let's not give anyone anything to talk about” Melissa, her cheeks warming at his words, could only nod,

seat, casting a quick glance at his

the evening, marking nearly an hour since he and Melissa had

his mind, leaving him yearning for more. If circumstances had been different, he wouldn't have parted from Melissa so swiftly. After all,

back was enveloped in silence, each lost in

at the villa, they were greeted by the sight of Matthew on the porch, clutching Minnie in his arms, the puppy's head resting