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.

heated argument with him, but now, with each letdown, she found herself drained of the energy to be angry. Albert was now someone elses spouse, and

sway her emotions any

beat of silence, she calmly responded, Probably

her

caught her drift. She wanted no

bitter smile, he remarked, Dont fret. I wont pester you.

man. It wouldnt be

no response, but

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