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.

to earn some extra cash, show up here at eight every

is no need to

I’ll arrange for a

The delivery remained nonchalant.

paled, beads of cold sweat

realization dawned

a transactional

her not out of affection, not because he had forgiven her, but

he

each encounter, he would compensate her with two

She was undeniably costly.

monetary terms, her body

Melissa was aware that, in

deemed even more expendable than the woman in the

of affection; he touched Melissa

no intention of taking responsibility for Melissa; all he needed to do was pay her to have

she uttered, “I don’t want

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

chuckled and continued, “Melissa,

is worth around

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

me for the

burst out, “I told you, I don’t want

He stared at her.

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

sneering, “I have no interest in hearing your

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