Her gaze remained fixed on the document cover. Melissa understood that such business dealings were typical for Marcus. As a businessman, he would pursue his objectives relentlessly, especially for a project

worth

of billions. However, a thought lingered in her mind.

Her voice trembled as she spoke. “Mr. Waston has done me a huge favor when I had nothing. He needs me now, but you're asking me to betray him and the Watson Group. Isn't that selfish, Marcus?” Marcus silently observed Melissa, his gaze unwavering.

Then he countered coolly, “So, tell me, what's your idea of appropriateness? Comforting Albert about his father's death, spending endless days and nights with him, or being at his beck and call every time he's in trouble, all for some supposed gratitude?” Melissa stared at Marcus in disbelief at his words.

“What exactly are you implying?” she asked softly.

Albert has feelings for you. You know he... He once had feelings for my mother. As my girlfriend, do you think it's appropriate for you to maintain contact with him?” Melissa felt a pang of hurt at

he utter such cruelty? Three years had passed, yet he remained unchanged. Simply because she worked for Albert,

he harbored doubts about her ability

assistance, leading him to forbid any contact between them, even during challenging

Marcus... If my assisting Albert makes you uncomfortable, I'l

abandon my commitment now,” Melissa

released Melissa upon hearing her

thought you valued power and social status. The Watson Group's affairs won't

contemplated making compromises. However, she was taken aback by Marcus’ ruthlessness. It finally dawned on her that Marcus was really pissed by Albert's words at the club that night. Perhaps she had been too swayed by his smooth talk to notice it sooner, or maybe Marcus never truly believed in her. Instead, he assumed an ambiguous relationship existed between her

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