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.

earn some extra cash, show up here at eight

no need to bother

the intimacy, I’ll arrange for a

”

The delivery remained nonchalant.

beads of cold sweat forming

dawned on

was a transactional

engaged with her not out of affection, not because he had forgiven

sought her out because he refused

compensate her with

She was undeniably costly.

monetary terms, her body commanded

Melissa was aware that, in

of with money, deemed even more expendable than the woman in the

woman probably out of affection; he touched Melissa

taking responsibility for Melissa; all he needed to do was pay her to have s@x with

quivered as she uttered,

”

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

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

is worth around 20

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

for the next three

”

out, “I told you, I don’t want your

”

He stared at her.

her partially dressed state, she attempted to elucidate to Marcus, “I

no interest in hearing