Chapter 2971

With his piercing gaze fixed on her, Marcus asserted, “Well, if you decline my offer, I don’t mind seeking out Albert and proposing to borrow you for a few days.

I believe he’d be willing to exchange a secretary for a project worth ten billion.

“You audacious bastard!” Melissa cursed.

Marcus gestured toward the sofa.

“Have a seat and watch some TV.

I’m heading to the kitchen.

We’ve got some mutton chops, your favorite,” he announced.

He softened his tone, averting his gaze.

“Trust me, you’ll enjoy it,” he assured her.

Melissa felt a pang of sadness at his words.

She sat on the sofa, unable to focus on the TV.

felt surreal

her mobile phone and dialed Albert’s

in her tasks, she processed

purposely avoiding thoughts of Marcus to the point of momentarily forgetting

memories of their past flooded

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her a

into the kitchen

the oven, perfectly

dishes adorned the table, each

serving the dishes, maintained his

He announced

Melissa glanced at her watch, which was from a

glanced at

well compensated

“It’s

long as I can keep track of

a mutton

have you been

he interjected with self-deprecation, “Of course,

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