A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love by Arny Gallucio

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

no need to

for a driver to take you

”

The delivery remained nonchalant.

of cold

realization dawned

was a transactional

not because he had forgiven her, but for his physical

sought her out because he refused to

he would compensate her with

She was undeniably costly.

terms, her body commanded a

in Marcus’ eyes, she held

money, deemed even more expendable than

of affection; he touched Melissa because she was deemed

all he needed to do was pay her to have

she uttered,

”

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

“Melissa, you’re

worth

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

for the next

”

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

”

He stared at her.

attempted to elucidate to Marcus, “I

“I have no interest