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.

you’re inclined to earn some extra cash, show up

no need to

the intimacy, I’ll arrange for a

The delivery remained nonchalant.

cold sweat forming

realization dawned on

a

because he had forgiven her,

he refused

encounter, he would compensate her with

She was undeniably costly.

terms, her body

aware that, in Marcus’

even more expendable than the woman in the car that

other woman probably out of affection; he touched Melissa because she

intention of taking responsibility for Melissa; all he

she uttered, “I

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

chuckled and continued, “Melissa, you’re aware

trinket alone is worth around

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

for the

Melissa burst out, “I told you, I don’t

He stared at her.

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

sneering, “I have no interest in

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