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.

whispered into her ear, “You're well aware that 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

but he was also despicable! How could he utter such cruelty? Three years had passed, yet he remained

he harbored doubts about her ability to succeed

that her accomplishments were solely due to Albert's assistance, leading him to forbid any contact between them, even during

If my assisting Albert makes you

my commitment now,” Melissa expressed

released Melissa upon hearing

through the contract, his slender fingers tracing its pages as he remarked, “Are you certain? I thought you valued power and social status. The Watson Group's affairs won't be

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,

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