Chapter 2920

In a trance, Melissa fixed her gaze on the ring before delicately sliding it onto her ring finger.

It fit flawlessly.

Amid her elation and hopeful sentiments, Marcus emerged from the bathroom, catching sight of her putting on the ring.

Briefly taken aback, Marcus recalled the forgotten engagement ring he had stashed here after the breakup.

The casual placement had backfired, caught unawares by Melissa’s discovery.

A shadow crossed Marcus’ eyes.

Advancing to the window-side sofa, Marcus seated himself.

Retrieving a cigarette, he leisurely lit it and indulged in a slow drag.

Fixing his gaze on her, a hint of mockery played in Marcus’ eyes.

Overcome with embarrassment, Melissa swiftly removed the ring, stuttering, “I… I just wanted to see how it looks.

Marcus displayed a lack of concern.

Indifferently, he remarked, “It’s not overly costly.

If you like it, keep it.

If not, and you prefer cash over jewelry, I can write you a check.

Accompanied by a waft of smoke, he proposed, “How about two million dollars per encounter? I’ll be departing overseas in three days.

extra cash, show up here at eight every

need to bother with

the intimacy, I’ll arrange for a driver to take you

The delivery remained nonchalant.

paled, beads of cold

realization dawned on

a transactional

affection, not because he

her out because he refused to settle for

compensate

She was undeniably costly.

body commanded

aware that, in Marcus’ eyes, she held no

with money, deemed even more expendable than the

the other woman probably out of

he needed to do

uttered, “I don’t want your

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

continued, “Melissa, you’re aware

alone is worth around

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

for the next three

“I told you, I don’t want

He stared at her.

partially dressed state, she attempted to elucidate to Marcus, “I left you in Warsew

have no interest in hearing your love story with

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