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

spun around,

were sharper than

Marcus capabilities; she just knew he

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

unsure of

a complex expression, Marcus turned and headed

to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa

servant to attend to

that, she strolled into the

horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after

meanwhile, sat at the table, engrossed in

were in for a

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

maiming Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken aback,

inquired, You seem lost in thought. Whats

fully aware that Marcus expected her to

So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix! Then, she spilled all the

at the

Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections!

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

her concern, Marcus assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont

respond, he gestured towards the dishes, saying, Lets dig in before they get cold! Knowing Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set

wasnt her usual tone

eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely

the same time, Melissa stared

delicate

suggested, Lets chat in my

it as Marcus

grateful but a heaviness lingered in her

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

upstairs,

he

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the wine left in her glass,

and then poured

she felt a

in her room, Melissa found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will

sat beside

honey, your dad will be just fine, she

Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take

taken aback and felt a pang of sympathy for the

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

have to leave here! At her tender age,

trusted Melissa and found comfort in

Yvonne drifted into slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was

being a big guy, made Matthew look

sound of footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne

affectionate gaze at the sleeping

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his expression

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

Melissa spoke, Marcus scrutinized her with intense

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

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

maybe take the lead

Marcus wasnt letting her off the

Worried she might

Marcus shut the

her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that,

ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet

face His face looked irresistibly sxy

Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever grow tired of him or imagine

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

jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared at her

his nose close to hers and uttered each word slowly, You better not

torise, she felt

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

peeked in, her two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at Melissa.

days! And he assured me Mom and

and I can

help but share the girls

the cost had

and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all

Just then, Marcus strolled

widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa

Off to

to Melissa, he gently touched her shoulder. You

back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last

so the chances of

Was it intentional?\

his eyes, Marcus gave her a look loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him

chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to

he headed back to

headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw her this

lingered at the bedroom door

looked up and said, Yvonne

her, Marcus ran his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A

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