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.

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

the files, Melissa nodded after a moment, and then exited the

watched Albert drive off, she

beside her. He spoke with a hint of coldness. “Aren't you reluctant to leave him? How about hopping back to Heron with him?” Melissa snapped back to reality upon

glanced at Marcus, brushing off his

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

years of 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

moment, he leaned in close and murmured in her

for being

dirty, don't you? Perhaps let me refresh your memory, Miss Brown.” Thinking of Elsie’s situation, Melissa gritted

beside 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

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

saying, “Let's just go home!”

softly, “You think

promise, a promise

take?” Marcus gently caressed her face,

for it!” Fed up, Melissa exclaimed, “That's enough, Marcus!” Marcus chuckled, patting her cheek. “You're adorable when you're mad!” Then he

head to the villa;

the apartment he used to live, Melissa anticipated

door. ki'sing her passionately, he whispered in her ear, “Ever

Marcus’ eyes were full of passion. Feeling a bit intimidated, she moaned nervously. “I don't

silence

exchange any words but just shared a

bit,

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

finished, he kept staring at

in to ki*s

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

talking dirty in her ear, adding

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

eyes. “We can do this more at home

But Marcus’ expression softened...

and headed straight

shared an intimate

barely saw Marcus pick up the phone and tell Julie

headboard, his shirt half-off, looking mighty

He was oozing s@xiness.

Melissa's shoulder, he held a cigarette in

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

face was so serene and her lips looked so

of passion. Feeling a bit

heavy silence followed.

any words but just shared a

Marcus calmed down a bit, he gently

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

finished, he kept

leaned in to

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

her ear, adding to the moments

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

can do this more at

But Marcus’ expression softened...

scooped her up and headed straight to the master

shared an intimate moment for

tired. She barely saw Marcus pick up the phone and tell Julie they were together. Being understanding, Julie didn't pry and

his shirt

He was oozing s@xiness.

he held a

out and turned to

so serene and her lips looked

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

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

the memory of past clashes

was extending an olive branch to Marcus,

were all

wasn't oblivious; he sensed

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

Marcus simply caressed her face 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

Melissa rolled her

it was too late. With a smirk, Marcus remarked, “What kind of couple in a romantic

the time they returned to the villa, it was nearing

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

worried Melissa might

on the other, Marcus grinned at Melissa, saying, “I told you these two are

Melissa's cheeks turned rosy...

midnight when

a heads-up, 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

“I'L run the bath for you." Albert accepted

the bedside, he shrugged off his coat

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