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,

is no need to bother

I’ll arrange for a driver

The delivery remained nonchalant.

paled, beads of cold sweat forming

dawned on

a

not out of affection, not because he had forgiven

because he refused

each encounter, he would compensate her with two

She was undeniably costly.

monetary terms, her body

aware that, in Marcus’

more expendable than the woman in the

out of affection;

intention of taking responsibility for Melissa; all he needed to do was

as she uttered, “I

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

chuckled and continued, “Melissa, you’re aware of its

trinket alone is worth around 20

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

me for the next three

burst out, “I told

He stared at her.

she attempted to elucidate to

have no interest in

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