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

around, chiming,

were sharper than

tell her about Marcus capabilities; she

You must be hungry, right? Ill

of what to

Marcus turned and headed back into

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

a servant to attend

she strolled into

horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased

meanwhile, sat at the table, engrossed in a

were in for a

and

Thugs these days are really ruthless!

You seem

was fully aware that Marcus expected her

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

glanced at the

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? They say hes

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

assured, The walls

Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a

wasnt her usual tone with

eyes away from her, enchanted by her

the same time, Melissa stared right back at

holding her delicate fingers,

and suggested, Lets chat in my room later.

understood it as Marcus offering

but a heaviness lingered in her

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

headed upstairs, he brought

he

Minnie trailed after them.

table, Melissa gazed at the wine

and then poured

felt

girl lying with

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

your dad will be just fine, she reassured.

question, Are Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take me away like

was taken aback and felt a pang of

she were Janet, shed find

You dont have to

and found comfort in

until Yvonne drifted into slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing

being a big guy, made Matthew

the sound of footsteps, Marcus looked up and

casting an affectionate gaze at the sleeping

you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus

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

her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher

she finished speaking, he threw another curveball. What about you, Melissa? How do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do

me, are you fed up with

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

her off the hook

Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might

inside, Marcus shut the door

her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he

like this? Have you ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive.

glistened with sweat, and his face

how she could ever grow

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

gaze, Marcus stared at

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

she felt sore

Marcus! Her waist felt like

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

few days! And he assured

can still be with

news, Melissa couldnt help but share the girls

cost had

with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed even more at Yvonnes worry. Im fine!

Yvonne didnt seem convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled in,

widened, fixated on Melissas belly.

Off to school, kiddo.

he gently touched her shoulder. You get

sly grin, Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned

the chances

Was it intentional?\

Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night,

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to

back to

lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw her this chilled

at the bedroom door before finally stepping

down the magazine, Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne told me. Thanks,

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

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