A Second Chance at Forever novel (Eleanor and Bernard)

Silent since getting into the car, Albert heard Melissa whisper, “You don't need to oversee the project yourself. Are you doing this for Jessie, Mr. Watson?”

Albert glanced at Melissa and then turned his head away.

He grinned slightly and remarked, “No way!” Then he inquired casually, “Jessie... How's she been lately?” Melissa sensed Albert's reluctance to acknowledge the truth. Maybe it had stung him hard when Jessie turned him down last time.

Eventually, he had had to resort to Marcus for Jessie's sake.

With a nonchalant tone, Melissa replied, “She's hanging in there. But her dad passed away last month, so Jessie's got her hands full looking after her mom and the family business. Mrs. Green's not in the best mood and tends to take it out on Jessie” Concern etched on his face, Albert asked urgently, “Has that woman been hitting her again?” Melissa didn't answer, her eyes dropping to the ground.

reaction, Albert let the matter rest. He understood it wasn't Melissa's place to intervene in

been doing a stellar job running the branch. HQ's thrilled with your performance! Melissa... if you're up for it, I can swing you a spot at Heron. Pays a lot more than your position here. But if you're sticking with Duefron, forget I

small smile. “I'l mull it over, Mr. aston.” With that,

passed Melissa a letter of

dropping Albert off at his hotel, Melissa hailed a

the job offer. It ‘was tempting the salary coupled with Waston Group shares could easily rake in tens of

several times more than

Melissa. Plus, itt would mean a

jumped at

was torn. While Marcus and her weren't as tight