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.

guy gets jealous again! Ill head back to Heron later. Holler if you need

files, Melissa nodded after a moment, and then exited

she watched Albert drive off, she

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

glanced at Marcus, brushing off

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

dealing with him, Melissa knew how to handle him. She lifted her head and said softly, “Well, it's not as cushy as riding in your carl” Marcus

he leaned in close and murmured in her ear, “I really want to f@ck you

him for being crude in

black phantom, Marcus opened the door for her, sneering. “But you like it when I talk dirty, don't you? Perhaps let me refresh your memory,

hand on the wheel, Marcus

favor, you have to show some sincerity, right?” His

saying, “Let's just go home!” But Marcus didn't start the car. Instead, he reached

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

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

your take?” Marcus gently caressed her face, saying,

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 when you're mad!” Then he

he didn't head to the

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

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

eyes were full of passion. Feeling a bit

heavy silence followed.

didn't exchange any words but just shared

calmed down a bit, he gently touched

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

kept staring at her

to ki*s her once

the wall, she wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist, letting

Marcus kept talking dirty in her ear, adding

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

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

But Marcus’ expression softened...

her up and headed straight to the master

they shared an intimate moment for a

phone and tell Julie they were

leaned against the headboard, his shirt half-off, looking mighty

He was oozing s@xiness.

one hand on Melissa's shoulder, he held a cigarette in

and turned to her, quiet as a

was so serene and her lips looked so

full of passion. Feeling a bit intimidated, she moaned

heavy silence followed.

didn't exchange any words but just

bit,

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

he kept staring at her

he leaned in to

had to admit, Marcus was an amazing ki*ser! Pressed against the wall, she wrapped her arms around his sturdy waist, letting him lead, ike she always

in her ear,

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

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

But Marcus’ expression softened...

her up and headed

they shared an intimate moment for a

Marcus pick up the phone and tell Julie they

against the headboard, his

He was oozing s@xiness.

one hand on Melissa's shoulder, he held a

few drags, he put it out and turned to

was out cold! Her face was so serene

shot. After

Marcus shot back, “Why not? Albert's offering great terms.

couldn't shake off the memory of past clashes with Marcus because

Marcus, which somehow left her in an

emotions were all over the place.

sensed

hand, he asked softly, “Are you upset with me?” Bears “Absolutely 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 at her tenderly and said gently, “Then don't be too hard on yourself. As long as you marry into the Fowler family,

the bedroom and have another round? It's rare for us to have alone time. It's not easy to be intimate when the kids are around,

Melissa rolled her eyes at

With a smirk, Marcus remarked, “What kind of couple in a romantic relationship doesn't have

returned to the villa, it was nearing ten

But Matthew and Yvonne were too excited to sleep

Melissa

Marcus grinned at Melissa, saying,

Melissa's cheeks turned rosy...

when

she was taken aback by his sudden return. When he walked in, 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,” he said flatly, patting

“I'L run the bath for

bedside, he shrugged off his coat and collapsed

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