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.

inclined to earn some extra cash, show up

no need to bother with

for a driver to

The delivery remained nonchalant.

beads of cold sweat forming on

dawned on

was a

with her not out of affection, not because

because he refused to settle

he would compensate her

She was undeniably costly.

her body commanded a hefty

in Marcus’ eyes, she held

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

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

Melissa; all he needed to do was

uttered,

He jeered.

“Fancy some jewelry instead?”

chuckled and continued, “Melissa,

is worth around 20

A truly valuable possession.

Keep it.

me for the next

burst out, “I told

He stared at her.

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

no interest in hearing your love

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