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.

about introducing you two.” Melissa's face was expressionless when she heard

forced a smile on his face

“There's no need to shake hands. Miss Brown is a very reserved person.” Melissa

acting CEO 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

some expectations, Marcus

lawn with his golf club, he looked really handsome in his white shirt and

‘s

the terrain briefly, he swung at the ball and holed

to hear, but when she saw how he was looking at her with a charming smile

was seducing

Melissa

she was not as fiery as she used to be, so she still went ahead to compliment him. After that, Marcus began to teach her

a very patient teacher,

the golf course 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

voice suddenly

froze and slowly turned around. Ryan was right there, just a few

bathroom was Luxuriously decorated and under the overhead lights, Ryan's face

was shocked to see him like

were at his apartment, and when

be doing quite well, Melissa,” Ryan

know, after Marcus snatched that case from you, I thought you guys wouldn't be

turn off the faucet from which

she said with a sigh of exasperation. “I didn't do anything bad to you, Ryan. I

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 of loss. In fact, he began to wonder if he had been better

he was a success

over and over. Whenever he encountered difficult middle-aged female clients,

those women's bodies

lot of money at Fowler Group, so there

him to leave. With the money, he had purchased a big apartment that covered an area of about 180 square meters. He now had afirm foothold

he couldn't make her pregnant, there was a way he

Jenkins family an heir.

as if he had everything he needed, but when Melissa appeared, it suddenly

on his face. “Why do you think I was able to come, and who do

a sudden, I'd probably have forgotten about you. You're here telling me all these things because

indication that she knew all about

him, she acted very calmly. She

because when she was a

this point, Melissa felt that she needed

for the door, Ryan instinctively reached out in an effort

he saw her, he said in a

she even threatened to put Minnie down.” Melissa was left speechless

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

to stare at Marcus in

Maybe she wanted to see if he was angry, or maybe she wanted to know what was going on

her any chance. Instead, he took hold of

her fingertips were a little

and secretary to go. We can go home in my

behind Melissa

had seen Ryan. She didn't say anything. She just held

after all

told him straightforwardly that even though she had a boyfriend, she Liked him more,

can't, that’s why you hate me with such passion?” she

know.” Melissa broke into a smile.

looked charming, beautiful and feminine

was the one who first fell for him. Now, he had fallen

they got into the car, Marcus couldn't

Itwas already getting dark.

was parked in the VIP private parking lot. Before Melissa could say Jack, he had pushed her to the back seat. Then he leaned forward and gave her a

long hair and held her

in a whisper. She

hard and unpredictable. “What? Don't you want to?” he asked in a hoarse

long time since they had

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

he wanted to

to lean against him. She

feeling mentally stressed. But she was also too embarrassed

else. She hesitated for a moment before finally

was making her feel a way that

her double pleasure. It didn't take long for her to move from resistance to submission.

the car was so romantic. Melissa put her Lips to his ear and said softly, “Marcus, you're sweating a

surprised. She felt Marcus

crude words in bed in the past. But nowadays, he was always making

but on the contrary,

breaths, once ragged, now found a tranquil rhythm, as both Marcus and Melissa found solace in the

and sharing intimacy before, the confines of the car were a frst for them. The

from the night's

and take a quick smoke, and then we'll go home!” Melissa's response was terse. “ALL right.” ‘s Her words belied her true feelings, coming

glance

a flurry, attempted to button her

close and took over the task with a finesse that belied his

remarked, “Your fingers seem quite adept.” “Didn't you enjoy them?” Marcus retorted, his smile barely

features, highlighting the handsome contours of his face that Melissa had once found irresistible. Now,

washed over her. The complexity

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

stepped out 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, the flush of

casting a quick glance at his

o'clock in the evening, marking nearly an hour since he and Melissa

had been different, he wouldn't have parted from Melissa so swiftly. After all, satisfaction didn't come easily,

was enveloped in silence, each lost in their

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