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.

the soft light, he looked quite

around, chiming,

were sharper

to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he

briefly, avoided mentioning Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill

of what to

complex expression, Marcus turned and

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

for a servant to

that, she strolled into the Living

horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after him

meanwhile, sat at the table, engrossed

were in for a

Melissa sidled over and

days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken

You seem lost in thought. Whats on your

that Marcus expected her to

down in her chair

glanced at

Yvonne had retreated to her room, 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?

around with his boss girl! Whats he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier

Marcus assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont catch a

no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she

her usual tone

from her, enchanted by her

time, Melissa stared right back at

delicate fingers,

chat in my room

understood it as Marcus offering

a heaviness lingered in her

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

headed upstairs,

buddy! he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine left in her

it slowly, and then poured herself

felt a

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

sat beside her,

your dad will be just fine, she reassured.

lip, firing off another question, Are Mom and

aback and felt a

crossed a line. If she were

dont have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt grasp Melissas words

and found comfort in her

found Marcus

big guy, made Matthew

of footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep? Yep, Melissa replied

affectionate gaze at

do you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually,

lie to him. She spoke softly. Maybe hes

with intense eyes,

he threw another curveball. What about you, Melissa? How do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about calling it quits? Melissa

out to caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed up with

might simply want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off guard, making her

letting her off the

in, Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his

inside, Marcus shut the door

the couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began to kis her, his

on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch,

his face His

wondered how she could ever grow

driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about anyone else! Is that the truth?

gaze, Marcus stared at

his nose close to hers and uttered each word slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next

tried torise, she felt

and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist

adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at

days! And he assured me Mom and

and I can still

help

cost had been high

the beds edge, Yvonne reached out, touching Melissas flushed face, and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed

didnt seem convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled

Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on

Off to school, kiddo. Ill drive

Melissa, he gently touched her shoulder. You get

shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it, and suddenly it

so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

read

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus

back

through a

lingered at the bedroom door before

the magazine, Melissa looked up and

fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you

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