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

around, chiming, Uncle

sharper

one had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew

be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip

unsure of

complex expression, Marcus turned and headed

asking softly, Is Daddy going to

servant to attend to

that, she strolled into the Living

crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after him

sat at the table, engrossed

were in for a

Melissa sidled over and took a

Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken aback, bit her

seem lost in thought. Whats on

fully aware that Marcus expected her to

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

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

he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more

concern, Marcus assured, The

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 table, Melissa grasped

wasnt her usual tone with

his eyes away from her, enchanted by

Melissa stared right

her delicate

gently and suggested, Lets chat in my

as

but a

this situation made it feel like they

Marcus headed upstairs, he brought Matthew

for bed, buddy! he

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the

and then poured herself

she felt a pleasant

found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay? Yvonne

down the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside

be just

firing off another question, Are Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take

aback and felt a pang of sympathy

be told, Shawn had crossed a line. If she were Janet,

to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt

Melissa and found

found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like a Light in

big guy,

and

an affectionate gaze at

do you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus

hes curious or

intense eyes, as

feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you ever

Tell me, are you fed up with me?

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

wasnt letting her off the

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

shut the door with his

hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are

anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft

sweat, and his face His face looked

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

stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about anyone else! Is that the truth? Marcus nibbled her chin gently, pressing her, Have you ever thought of leaving me?

gaze, Marcus stared

he brought his nose close to hers and uttered each word slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next morning, Melissa awoke

tried torise, she felt

and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like

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

back in a few days! And

splitting, and I can still

help but share the

had been high

Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all

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

widened, fixated on Melissas

shoulder a pat. Off to school,

touched her shoulder. You get some

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

time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their

chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do it

he headed back

through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw her this chilled

bedroom door before finally stepping

up and said, Yvonne told me.

asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A half day

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