Janets voice trembled with tears.

Struggling to speak, she managed, Melissa Shawn He..

Melissa sensed something was wrong. Take your time. Breathe. Tell me whats going on.

Janet broke down, saying between sobs, Shawns messed up big time! Can you come over, Melissa? Without hesitation, Melissa reassured her, Im on my way! She grabbed her car keys and dashed out of the office.

The job offer letter remained on her desk Thirty minutes later.

Marcus, wrapping up a meeting nearby, decided to swing by Melissas office for coffee.

However, he learned from the secretary that Melissa had left earlier.

Marcus, with a soft tone, expressed, Do you mind if I wait for her here? He was not just the head honcho at Fowler Group, but also Melissas boyfriend.

The assistant hesitated, deciding not to intervene as Marcus strolled into Melissas office curiously.

Inside Melissas office.

Taking a quick look around, Marcus gaze landed on the letter.

He picked it up delicately, scanning its contents.

Ah, it seemed Melissa had earned herself another promotion! Meanwhile, Melissa drove back to her old apartment, where Shawn and his family were staying now.

As she entered, she found Julie consoling Janet.

Janet looked lost. Spotting Melissa, she croaked, Im sorry to bother you, Melissa. But I really didnt know who else to turn to.

Melissa reached out, comforting her immediately.

Wiping her tears, Julie turned to Melissa, explaining, Shawns been on a roll lately with his business. I warned him not to get too cocky, but he never listens. He thought he hit the jackpot with some merchandise, worth millions, but it got ruined in the rain during transportation!

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Now, those clients wont deal with him unless he compensates them! Im not sorry for him. Just for Janet and Yvonne! Julie exclaimed with frustration.

She wished Shawn would work hard and ear some honest money to support his family. Melissa had cautioned him countless times but he had always brushed it off.

Now, he was deep in trouble Hearing Julies words, Melissa was stunned. That was a hefty sum.

It equaled her yearly earnings. And she wouldnt get her hands on it until year-end.

After pondering, Melissa suggested, It looks like weve got no choice but to sell the apartment.

But the apartment wasnt fully paid off. After settling the mortgage and gathering her cash, she would only have around four to five million dollars.

That was nowhere near enough! Julie and Janet objected to Melissa taking on the debt. It was all Shawns fault, they argued.

They couldnt let Melissa shoulder it.

In the end, they both broke down in tears.

Meanwhile, Melissa resolved herself.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join Stay Updated for All Books Updates Julie had been her rock for years. No matter how bad Shawn was, she

couldnt abandon them.

Soon, Melissa contacted an agent and listed the apartment online.

Due to the relatively low price, potential buyers flooded in. Melissa had to stick around for house viewings Eventually, she sold the apartment at a bargain that very night.

But Janet refused to move into the villa.

Melissa had to find a rental for them.

In the evening, Shawn called, sounding anxious. He hinted that if he didnt cough up the cash, they were going to come after him Shawn used to be a smooth-talker but now fear laced his every word.

He even broke down on the line.

What do we do? If something happens to Shawn, what about Yvonne and me?

Janet burst into tears once more.

The person on the other end snatched the phone and spoke icily.

Your man slept with my woman! He also tried to mess up my business.

Hes lucky Im only taking one of his hands! Turns out he was duped by that woman. Shes got another man! Melissa was floored by the revelation.

Janet went pale with shock, while Julie also felt humiliated.

Thanks to Shawns actions, their future looked bleak! When Melissa got back to the villa, it was late. She returned alone.

Yvonne ran into her arms as soon as she entered.

The little girl sobbed. Aunt Melissal Is Daddy going to die?

Gently patting her head, Melissa asked, How do you know about that? Yvonne, tears streaming down her cheeks, blurted out, Mom rang, wanting to fetch me, but Uncle Marcus turned her down.

Melissa glanced up, spotting Marcus by the doorway.

Guess hes been back awhile. She thought, noting his relaxed attire.

in the soft light, he

around,

sharper

to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle anything.

Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up for you. Shes a whizin the

hesitated, unsure of

a complex expression, Marcus turned and headed

to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa hugged her close, reassuring,

for a servant to attend

she strolled into

rode a rocking horse crafted by Marcus,

at the table, engrossed in a

they were in for a ate

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took

muttered, Poison, electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa,

You seem

that Marcus expected her to

didnt intend to keep anything from him. So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a

at

he shifted his gaze, poured a glass of red wine, and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking a sip, he added with a laugh, But

Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he sounded. Melissa frowned, worried Yvonne might

Marcus assured, The walls

cold! Knowing Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork

usual tone with

away from

same time, Melissa stared

delicate fingers,

gently and suggested, Lets chat

it as Marcus offering his

but a heaviness lingered in

smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making their

Marcus headed upstairs, he brought Matthew

buddy! he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine left

slowly, and

she felt a pleasant

in her room, Melissa found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay? Yvonne

lamp, Melissa sat beside

will be just fine,

Mom and Dad going to

a pang

be told, Shawn had crossed a line. If she were Janet, shed find it hard to forgive

head and assured, You dont have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt

Melissa and found comfort in her

her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was

a big guy, made Matthew look

and

casting an affectionate gaze at the

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his

him. She spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or tired of

her with intense eyes,

got a thing for me? Do you ever

rasped, Tell me, are you fed

the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off guard, making her feel

Marcus wasnt letting her off

and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his

inside, Marcus shut the door with his

tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of

fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her legs turn to

with sweat, and his face His

Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever grow

Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about

his gaze, Marcus stared

and uttered each word slowly, You better not

she

her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about

pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at Melissa. Guess what? Uncle Marcus

a few days! And he assured me Mom

I can still

help

the cost had been high

with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your

seem convinced. Just then,

widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a

a pat. Off to school, kiddo.

gently touched her shoulder. You get

Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it, and suddenly it hit Melissa-They forgot to use

was her fertile time, so the chances of her getting

Was it intentional?\

with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to stay put

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to

back to the

getting up, Melissa lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion

bedroom door before finally

up and said, Yvonne told me. Thanks,

Marcus ran his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping

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