A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Chapter 2969 However, his smile turned to a sneer as he retorted, “Indeed, everything has changed.” Abruptly, his gaze snapped upward, filled with fury, his voice quivering as he demanded, “Is it because of Albert that you've changed?” Serenely, Melissa replied, “No, it's simply life.” She feared Marcus might not comprehend.

She elucidated, “Consider this: today, I purchased jewelry for Mr. Waston, receiving a birthday gift from the store manager. I gladly accepted it, only to sell the bracelet for three hundred thousand.

‘You might find this behavior distasteful, even petty, but I couldn't care less. Survival in this world demands a fight. If I'm to live a fulfilling life, I must fend for myself.” In response to her declaration, Marcus fixed his gaze on her without so much as a blink, his expression unreadable.

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felt a surge of anger and was almost

stature, had to depend on the Fowler family in Duefron. As a modest secretary, how could she possibly act entirely according to her own desires? Masking her anger, Melissa replied with a smile, “Certainly, Mr. Fowler. I'l give it some thought. It does seem like the quickest path to

gaze roving over her. Though he refrained from ki*sing her, his scrutiny

you've grown more

the idea of being my secret lover?” Melissa felt embarrassed and irritated under

your girlfriend? Are you seriously proposing an affair while in a relationship? How much are you offering? Two million for a night? Ten for three whole days?” Melissa struggled to maintain her composure, though her