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, chiming, Uncle

were sharper than

tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he

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

of

expression, Marcus turned and headed

to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be

servant

strolled into the Living

crafted by Marcus, while

meanwhile, sat at the

they were in

Melissa sidled over and took a seat beside

electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken aback,

seem lost in thought. Whats on your

fully aware that Marcus

didnt intend to keep anything from him. So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly.

glanced at

remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking a sip,

fed up with Janet, huh?

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

he gestured towards 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

wasnt her usual tone with

tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely

stared right

her delicate

chat in my room

as Marcus offering his

shouldve felt grateful but a heaviness lingered in

been smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking

headed upstairs, he

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

at the table, Melissa gazed at the wine left in her glass, Marcus

slowly, and then poured herself another

felt

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

sat

will be just fine, she

off another question, Are Mom and Dad going

taken aback and felt a pang of sympathy for the little

line. If she

gently patted Yvonnes head and assured, You dont have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt

she trusted Melissa and found comfort

to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like a Light in Marcus

big guy, made Matthew

the sound of footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep?

affectionate gaze at the

you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his

spoke softly. Maybe hes curious

scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher her

you, Melissa? How do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you

caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed up

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

wasnt letting her off the hook

headed for his room. Worried she might stumble,

inside, Marcus shut the door with his

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

you like this? Have you ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach

glistened with sweat, and his face His face

could ever grow tired of him or imagine being with someone

Marcus kept prodding, driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about anyone else! Is that the truth? Marcus nibbled her chin gently,

jerk! Dropping his 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 to

she tried torise, she felt sore all

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

Racing to the

in a few days! And he assured

I can still be

couldnt help but share the girls

cost had been high

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

Just then, Marcus strolled in, chirping, Maybe

her temps up! Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot

gave Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to

he gently touched her shoulder.

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

was her fertile time, so the chances

Was it intentional?\

couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to stay

by their driver

headed back

through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw

the bedroom door before finally stepping

looked up and said, Yvonne told

his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A half

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