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?”

by the elevator, answered

Thanks for asking, Mr.

Fowler.

please, no more

words, she hung up

her office, Melissa found Albert occupying her

noting Melissa’s rain-drenched

really did you no

his disdain with

from her desk to

then retrieved a velvet box from her bag,

the box,

at the door, he remarked, “I had Chloe pick out a new dress

It’s under the desk.

home, or Julie will

Melissa muttered a thanks.

smile,

could add anything, Albert mentioned, “You can leave

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