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.

soft light, he looked quite

spun around, chiming, Uncle

were sharper than

her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could

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

unsure of what

complex expression, Marcus turned and headed back into the

Marcus! Yvonne whispered. Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to

arranged for a servant to attend to

she strolled into the

a rocking horse crafted by Marcus,

meanwhile, sat at the table,

in for

and took a seat beside

maiming Thugs these days are really

paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, You seem lost in thought. Whats

Marcus expected her to plead

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

at the

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

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

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

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 her fork down, Marcus asked, Have you had enough to eat? Beneath the

her usual

couldnt tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her

same time, Melissa stared right back at him,

delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

suggested, Lets chat in my room later.

it as Marcus offering

shouldve felt grateful but a heaviness lingered in

been smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel

upstairs, he brought Matthew

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

the table, Melissa gazed at the wine left in

slowly, and then poured herself another

she felt

with teary eyes. Will

down the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking

be just

Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will

was taken aback and felt a

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

Yvonnes head and assured, You dont have to

she trusted Melissa and found

slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The

big guy, made Matthew look

and murmured, Is Yvonne

an affectionate gaze at the

reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his expression was

spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or tired of marriage Regardless, he

intense eyes, as if trying to decipher her

got a thing for me? Do

Tell me, are you fed up with me?

want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the

her off the

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

inside, Marcus shut the door with

Melissa on the couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa?

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

sweat, and his face His face looked irresistibly sxy

how she could ever grow tired of him or imagine being with

it. So Marcus kept prodding, driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I

you jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared at

You better not Lie to me! The

tried torise, she felt

the pillow tightly, Melissa gritted her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about to snap!

making her look adorable. Racing to

few days! And he assured

can still be

Melissa couldnt help but

the cost had been

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

convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled in, chirping, Maybe

Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas

Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to school, kiddo. Ill

he gently touched her

did put in some serious work last

fertile time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

gave her a look loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so

by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do it

headed back to

the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine

the bedroom door before finally stepping

magazine, Melissa looked up and

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

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