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.

light,

spun around,

sharper than

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

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

hesitated, unsure of what to

complex expression, Marcus turned and headed

Daddy going to be okay? Melissa hugged her

servant

strolled into the

crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased

sat at the table, engrossed in

were in

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

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

paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, You seem

Marcus expected 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

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

The walls here

no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down, Marcus asked, Have you had

usual tone

away from her, enchanted by

the same time, Melissa stared right

holding her delicate fingers,

Lets chat in my

understood it as

grateful but a heaviness lingered in

it feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making

upstairs, he

for bed, buddy! he

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine

it slowly, and

she felt

found the girl lying with teary eyes.

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

your dad will be

bit her lip, firing off another question, Are Mom and Dad going to

taken aback and felt a pang of sympathy for

If she were Janet, shed find it hard

to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt grasp

trusted Melissa and found comfort in her

slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like

guy, made

Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne

an affectionate gaze at the

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired

him. She spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or tired

spoke, Marcus scrutinized her with intense

still got a thing for me? Do you

out to caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed

want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but

letting her

for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to

shut the door with his

couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began to kis her, his voice

you like this? Have you ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her legs turn to jelly

with sweat, and his face His face looked irresistibly sxy

with Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever grow tired

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

jerk! Dropping his gaze,

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

she felt

Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just

two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside,

days! And he assured me Mom and

I can still be with

couldnt help but share the

the cost had

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

Just then, Marcus strolled in, chirping,

widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus

shoulder a pat. Off to school, kiddo. Ill

he gently touched her shoulder. You get some more

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

it was her fertile time, so the chances of

Was it intentional?\

loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their

to school by their driver

he headed back to the

Melissa lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine

at the bedroom door

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

fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A half day sounds good!

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