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.

in the soft light,

spun around, chiming,

were sharper than

had to tell her about Marcus capabilities;

right?

hesitated, unsure of what

a complex expression, Marcus turned and

Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy

servant to

strolled into the Living

horse crafted by Marcus, while

at the table, engrossed in a

were in

sidled over and took a seat beside

Poison, electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are really

seem lost

Marcus expected her to

in her chair and spoke

at the

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

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

The walls here are thick. Yvonne

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

wasnt her usual tone

away from her, enchanted by

the same time, Melissa stared

delicate fingers, Marcus swirled

chat in my room later.

understood it as Marcus offering

but a heaviness lingered in

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

Marcus headed upstairs, he brought

bed, buddy! he told the

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the wine left in her

drained it slowly, and then poured

she felt a

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

lamp, Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking her

will be just fine,

and

and felt a pang of sympathy for the

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

to leave here! At

trusted Melissa and found comfort

Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing

being a big guy, made

looked up and

Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at the

strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his expression

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

with intense eyes, as if

do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about calling it quits?

Tell me, are you fed up with me? Melissa

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

letting her off the hook

Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might

the door with his

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

kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her legs turn to

glistened with sweat, and his face His

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

prodding, driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I

Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared at

word slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next morning, Melissa awoke to find Marcus

she tried torise, she

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

look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at

a few days!

and I can still be

the news, Melissa couldnt help but

the cost had been

Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed

Just then, Marcus strolled

was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a

Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off

he gently touched her

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

fertile time, so the chances of her getting pregnant

Was it intentional?\

quite read him Her body

to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to

back to the

flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw her

at the bedroom

up and said, Yvonne told me. Thanks,

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

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