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.

words, Albert said, “That's all! Head inside before that guy gets jealous again! Ill head back to

Melissa nodded after a

Albert drive off, she

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

at Marcus, brushing

off easy. “So, your car broke down? Did you enjoy your ride with Mr. Watson?”

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

in close and murmured in her ear, “I really want to

him for being crude

her, sneering. “But you like it when I talk dirty, don't you? Perhaps let me refresh your memory,

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, even sleep

Brown, if you want a favor, you have to show some sincerity, right?” His words made

sat up straight, through clenched teeth saying, “Let's just go home!” But Marcus didn't start the

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

promise, a promise to marry him, a

a direct response, Melissa murmured, “And you? What's your take?” Marcus gently caressed her face, saying, “I just want to know what you're thinking!

just worried you're feeling too overwhelmed!” Pausing briefly, he continued, “It seems like you're itching for it!” Fed up, Melissa exclaimed, “That's enough, Marcus!” Marcus chuckled, patting her cheek. “You're adorable

head to the villa; instead, he drove

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

did she know, she was the main course in Marcus's eyes! As they stepped inside, Marcus pushed her against the door. ki'sing her passionately, he whispered in her ear, “Ever

passion. Feeling a bit intimidated, she moaned nervously. “I

heavy silence followed.

any words but

calmed down a bit, he gently

these days, they're sharper than we think! If she hears you crying in my bed, she might worry. Don't you think 502” Marcus sounded serious, like he was looking out for her. But Melissa

kept staring at

in to

an amazing ki*ser! Pressed against the wall, she wrapped her arms around

dirty in her ear, adding to

mumbled through her tears, “Marcus,

gently into her eyes. “We can do this more at home too, if you

But Marcus’ expression softened...

up and headed straight to the

they shared an intimate moment for

Marcus pick up the phone and tell Julie they were

against the headboard, his

He was oozing s@xiness.

shoulder, he held

and turned to

was so serene

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

heavy silence

exchange any words but just

calmed down a bit, he gently touched

you crying in my bed, she might worry. Don't you think 502” Marcus sounded serious,

finished, he kept staring at

in to

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

in her

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

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

But Marcus’ expression softened...

headed straight to the master

intimate moment for a long

Marcus pick up the phone and

his shirt half-off,

He was oozing s@xiness.

he held

few drags, he put it out and turned to her, quiet

was so serene and

his last shot. After Jessie refused his

you going to do it?" Marcus shot back, “Why not? Albert's offering great terms. Plus, you're tight with Jessie, right?

memory of past clashes with Marcus because

Marcus, which somehow left her

were all over the

he sensed

gap between us. No matter how hard I try, Ill never measure up toyou, I-* Seeing Melissa struggling with their relationship, Marcus gazed at her tenderly and said gently, “Then don't be too

gently and asked eamestly, “How about we head to the bedroom and have another round? It's rare for us to have alone time. It's not easy to be intimate when

this, Melissa rolled her eyes at

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

to the villa, it

her room. But Matthew and Yvonne were too excited to sleep upon seeing Melissa and

worried Melissa

one arm and Yvonne on the other, Marcus grinned at Melissa, saying, “I told you these two are clingy!” Clearly, he was flirting

Melissa's cheeks turned rosy...

past midnight when

she exclaimed, “Albert? I didn't expect you back so soon!” Throwing her arms around

ki*s on his chin, Daisy offered, “I'L run the bath for

he reached the bedside, he shrugged off his

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