He leaned against the window, puffing on a cigarette while awaiting someone. Soon, two folks approached, handing him the villa key with respect.

Taking it, Albert nodded, and then stepped out of the SUV.

He entered the villa.

It looked just as it did when he had first bought it, but now, it felt empty without Jessie's things...

He ran his hand over the sofa gently, reminiscing about the wild times with Jessie.

He'd pinned her down there on the sofa and made love to her.

‘s Her skin had been so soft, and she'd trembled like a scared kitten in his arms.

Most of the time, she was compliant, but when she got mad, she'd blow her top.

Reflecting on the past three years with Jessie, he wasn't sure if hed treated her right...

It was hard to put into words!

Even though he had other lovers while seeing her, he did care for Jessie. That was why they'd often clash, but shed always end up giving in.

Now, Albert realized he'd been a real jerk...

Heading upstairs, he wandered around, touching this and that for quite some time.

Meanwhile, Melissa ended her call.

Though she didn't pry for details, she sensed Jessie wasn't doing well...

Sitting in her leather chair, she mulled it over, then summoned the financial director to her office.

As a seasoned pro, the manager seemed to anticipate Melissa's thoughts. When she inquired, he promptly responded, “Honestly, we were in a tight spot a while back. But thanks to new investments, things are looking up. We've got some spare cash on hand now.” Melissa nodded. “I recall we used to customize uniforms annually, right? 've heard the Green family offers a similar service. Have the logistics department look into it, and inform the head office, too!” Having once been Albert's most trusted assistant, Melissa had her connections in the company. The financial manager simply followed her lead without question.

Once he left, Melissa remained seated for a while.

She pondered over Jessie's situation and the events between her and Marcus...

For Elsie's sake, Melissa wrapped up her work early. Before heading out, she rang Marcus. “When do you finish up today?” Marcus chuckled upon hearing her voice.

“Well, well! What's the occasion? Miss Brown, why the sudden call?

What can I do for you?”

In her soft tone, Melissa replied, “I'm a few blocks from your office. My car's acting up. Could you give me a lift?” Sitting at his desk, Marcus raised an eyebrow at Melissa's request.

Sylvia was standing right across the desk from him.

Marcus got a call from the villa just moments ago. The housekeeper said Jessie had sent someone over, a woman who used to work for Albert. Marcus figured Melissa must've acted on her own and now was trying to butter him up! Without letting on, Marcus said, “Alright... Where are you? I'l swing by” “No need... Um, I'l meet you at the office,” Melissa rushed to say, hanging up abruptly.

Bears Turning to Sylvia after the call, Marcus said, “Carry on. I'm all ears.” Sylvia quipped, “Melissa, huh?” With a grin, Marcus nodded.

“Yep! She's coming over to pick me from work!” Sylvia was taken aback.

At the company entrance, Melissa was about to hail a cab to Marcus’ office when she a spotted black SUV pulling up.

Who could it be? Could it be Mr. Waston?

Indeed it was. Albert nodded at Melissa, gesturing for her to hop in.

Then, he fired up the engine.

Ina hushed tone, Albert asked, “Where to?” “The Fowler Group” Melissa answered.

After a beat, she added, “When'd you get back, Mr. Watson?” Focused on the road, Albert remained silent. After a pause, he murmured, “I've been back a few days. Oh, are you going to see Marcus because of Jessie?” Melissa wasn't about to reveal her little scheme.

So she simply gave a vague reply.

Albert didn't press further. He dropped Melissa off at the Fowler Group entrance. As she prepared to leave the car, he handed her a bag of files, saying, “Check these out!”

Melissa flipped through the files, discovering they were project- related.

She was taken aback. “You've been working on this?” Albert lit a cigarette, replying, “I got it sorted. For specifics, hit up the other party. But keep Jessie in the dark about my involvement. If all goes well, the Green family might weather the storm.” Taking another look at the files, Melissa sighed.

“The project's solid but the Green family’s strapped for cash. It would take billions to kick it off. How's Jessie gonna rustle up that kind of cashin a jiffy?” Exhaling smoke, Albert shrugged. “Jessie will figure it out” Melissa, sharp as a tack, grasped Albert's implication immediately.

Marcus was the only one who could help Jessie.

Albert added nonchalantly, “I tried, but she turned me down! Melissa...

You're the one I trust most. So don't let me down!” A pang of sadness hit Melissa.

After years of working with Albert, she knew him fairly well...

He must have regretted his actions!

But there was no going back.

inside before that guy gets jealous again! Ill head back to Heron later. Holler if you

the files, Melissa nodded after a moment, and

watched Albert drive off,

coldness. “Aren't you reluctant to leave him? How about hopping back

glanced at Marcus, brushing

to let her off easy. “So, your car broke down? Did you enjoy your ride with

dealing with him, Melissa knew how to handle him. She lifted her head and said softly, “Well, it's not as

leaned in close and murmured in her ear,

him for being

don't you? Perhaps let

Marcus, she said softly, “Want to grab dinner out or head home?” With one hand on the wheel, Marcus glanced at her, then replied with afaint smile. “To please me, you'd do anything,

to show some sincerity,

saying, “Let's just go home!” But Marcus didn't

Melissa's face, and asked softly, “You think that

he was demanding a promise, a promise to marry him,

take?” Marcus gently caressed her face, saying, “I just want to know what you're thinking! No pressure, Mel.

overwhelmed!” Pausing briefly, he continued, “It seems like you're itching for it!” Fed up, Melissa exclaimed, “That's

the villa; instead, he drove

the apartment he used to live, Melissa anticipated Marcus might ask

As they stepped inside, Marcus pushed her against the door. ki'sing her passionately, he whispered in her ear, “Ever wonder why I held back

bit intimidated, she moaned nervously. “I don't

heavy silence followed.

words but just shared a silent

bit, he gently

another room. Kids these days, they're sharper than we think! If she hears you crying in my bed, she might worry.

Marcus finished, he kept staring

in to ki*s her once

amazing ki*ser! Pressed against the wall, she wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist, letting him lead,

talking dirty in her

she mumbled through her tears, “Marcus, don't!” “Why? Did

can do this more at

But Marcus’ expression softened...

up and headed straight to the master

intimate moment

dead tired. She barely saw Marcus pick up the phone and tell Julie they were together. Being understanding,

headboard, his

He was oozing s@xiness.

on Melissa's shoulder, he held a cigarette in the

out and turned to her,

cold! Her face was so serene

were full of passion. Feeling a bit intimidated, she moaned nervously. “I don't know... Can we drop it,

silence followed.

didn't exchange any words but just shared a silent

bit, he gently touched Melissa's

he said, “Maybe we should move Yvonne to another room. Kids these days, they're sharper than we think! If she hears you crying in my bed, she

he kept staring at her

he leaned in to ki*s her once

wall, she wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist,

kept talking dirty in her

tears, “Marcus, don't!” “Why? Did I say anything

do this more at home too, if you like” Feeling embarrassed, Melissa lightly

But Marcus’ expression softened...

headed straight to the master

an intimate moment for a

the phone and tell Julie they were together. Being understanding, Julie didn't pry and just hung

his shirt

He was oozing s@xiness.

shoulder, he held a cigarette in the

it out and turned to her, quiet

Her face was so serene and her lips looked

his last shot. After Jessie refused his help, who else does

Albert's offering great terms. Plus, you're tight with Jessie, right? Aren't you happy I'm stepping in to help?” Melissa

she couldn't shake off the memory of past clashes with

olive branch to Marcus, which

all over the

wasn't oblivious; he sensed

not!” Melissa spoke honestly. “I'm just taken aback and suddenly reminiscing about the past! Marcus, sometimes I feel like... there's a huge gap between us. No matter how hard I try, Ill never measure up toyou, I-* Seeing Melissa struggling with their relationship, Marcus gazed

“How about we head to the bedroom and have another round? It's rare for us to have alone time.

this, Melissa rolled her eyes at

remarked, “What kind of couple in a romantic relationship doesn't have s@x? Relax! Don't feel embarrassed, Melissa.” Melissa sensed

the time they returned to the villa,

Matthew and Yvonne were

worried Melissa might

at Melissa, saying, “I told you these two are clingy!” Clearly, he

Melissa's cheeks turned rosy...

midnight when Albert got

she exclaimed, “Albert? I didn't expect you back so soon!” Throwing her arms around him, Daisy was met with Albert's indifferent response. “I need a bath,”

a gentle ki*s on his chin, Daisy offered, “I'L run the bath for you."

bedside, he shrugged off his coat and collapsed onto the

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