The woman leaned close to him, undeterred by his glum expression.

She had schemed to be there, claiming that her car had broken down before asking him to give her a ride home.

Marcus hadn't refused out of respect for her father, but he wasn't expecting to be seen by Melissa, of all people.

Not that he should be bothered by this — they had broken up, after all.

The problem was, he did feel bothered. He was flustered and angry and evenalittle regretful.

soon as Melissa's car disappeared in the distance, Marcus got

instructing him to drive the

out of the car and demanded, “Is it because of her?” Marcus stood tall and brooding in

a cigarette and took a couple of drags before asking, “Her, who?” “Melissa! From the Watson

She wouldn't have been promoted so fast if there was nothing going on

unaware that I'm trying to pursue you. Do you honestly think that woman is worth more than I am?” She was shaking with emotion, and

her, Marcus put his cigarette out and got back inside the car. The

you are a nobody to me. What made you think you can insult her to my face?” He pulled the door closed, forcing her to back away, and then snapped at Ross, “Drive!” Ross had overheard every bit of their conversation, and couldn't be more pleased with its result. Still, he wasn't as cruel as his master. “It may not be a good idea, Mr. Fowler.”

at the rearview mirror and saw the girl

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