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 the

spun around,

were sharper than

to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle anything.

mentioning Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up

hesitated, unsure of what to

complex expression, Marcus turned and

Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be

arranged for a servant to attend

strolled into

horse crafted by Marcus, while

the table, engrossed in

in for a ate

and took a seat beside

these days are

You seem lost in thought. Whats

that Marcus

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

at the

Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking a sip, he added with a laugh, But Shawns got

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

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

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

wasnt her usual

tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely

same time, Melissa stared right back at him,

hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus

chat in my room later.

understood it as

felt grateful but a heaviness lingered

feel like they were striking a deal, somehow

headed upstairs, he brought

he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine left in

and then

felt

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

bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking

will be

and

a pang of sympathy

had crossed a line. If she were

to leave here!

she trusted Melissa and found comfort in her

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

being a big guy,

and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep? Yep,

casting an affectionate gaze at the

strayed? Marcus

hes curious or tired of marriage

intense

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 you ever think about calling it quits?

me, are you fed up with me? Melissa

more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions

Marcus wasnt letting her off the hook

scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his neck, pleading softly, Easy

the door

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

about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her

glistened with sweat, and his face His face

Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever grow

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

his gaze, Marcus

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

torise, she felt sore all

Marcus! Her

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

few days! And he assured me Mom and

splitting, and I can still be

couldnt help but share

had

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

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

why her temps up! Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a look that could

Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to school,

he gently touched her shoulder. You get some

Im not pregnant! With a sly grin, Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work

so the

Was it intentional?\

his eyes, Marcus gave her a look loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to stay put

Yvonne was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus

he headed back

against the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus

bedroom door before finally

Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne told me. Thanks,

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

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