He caught up just as the elevator doors slid open, revealing an empty car. Jessie stepped in, moving to close the doors, but Alberts hand intercepted, holding them ajar. She averted her gaze, focusing on the ascending numbers.

Ina hushed tone, Albert murmured, Marcus isnt being truthful.

Jessie was momentarily stunned before grasping his implication.

She retorted, Thats none of my concern! Its something your wife should handle.

Albert met her icy demeanor with a solemn tone. Lets not dwell on that. Melissa mentioned your plans to sell the hotel and go abroad.

Where to and for how long? Tears welled in Jessies eyes.

each letdown, she found herself drained of the energy to be

sway her

of silence, she calmly responded,

kept her

drift. She wanted no ties with him, so she

bitter smile, he remarked, Dont fret.

Im a married man. It wouldnt be right

response, but she lifted her

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