What can I do for you?”

In her soft tone, Melissa replied, “I'm a few blocks from your office. My car's acting up. Could you give me a lift?” Sitting at his desk, Marcus raised an eyebrow at Melissa's request.

Sylvia was standing right across the desk from him.

Marcus got a call from the villa just moments ago. The housekeeper said Jessie had sent someone over, a woman who used to work for Albert. Marcus figured Melissa must've acted on her own and now was trying to butter him up! Without letting on, Marcus said, “Alright... Where are you? I'l swing by” “No need... Um, I'l meet you at the office,” Melissa rushed to say, hanging up abruptly.

on. I'm all ears.” Sylvia quipped, “Melissa, huh?”

to pick me

a cab to Marcus’ office when she a spotted black SUV

be? Could it

Albert nodded at Melissa, gesturing for her to hop

he fired up

hushed tone, Albert asked, “Where to?” “The

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