Chapter 2976

The rhythmic motion of the windshield wipers was the only sound.

Occasionally, Melissa glanced at Marcus, noticing his indifferent demeanor, a stark contrast to earlier emotions.

Eventually, the white Bentley halted outside the Waston Group building.

Opening the car door, Melissa offered, “Thanks for the lift, Mr.

Fowler.

Marcus responded with a faint smile and leaned in to close the door after her.

He watched her for a moment but Melissa, avoiding his look, walked away without a backward glance.

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As Marcus prepared to leave, his eye caught a small bloodstain on the white rug beneath the passenger seat – Melissa’s blood.

He paused, and then dialed Melissa’s number.

“You’re hurt?”

elevator, answered

Thanks for asking, Mr.

Fowler.

no more

words, she hung up and

office, Melissa found Albert occupying her chair, appearing to have

Melissa’s rain-drenched

did

disdain with

her desk to dry her

then retrieved a velvet box from her

took the box, rising

remarked, “I had Chloe pick out a

It’s under the desk.

Julie will have words for

Melissa muttered a thanks.

a smile, his response

add anything, Albert

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