Chapter 2999

The store manager, sensing the shift in atmosphere, intervened with a stern glance that quelled further gossip.

He was adept at handling such situations, quickly providing refreshments like orange juice, coffee, and a fruit plate for their VIP guests.

The store was even temporarily closed to the public to ensure their privacy.

Marcus, no stranger to such deference, remained nonchalant.

Julie, however, found herself caught between amusement and concern, worried about Melissa’s

reaction to their extravagant shopping spree.

Over coffee, Marcus mentioned casually, “She ought to be informed sooner or later.

His approach wasn’t about keeping secrets from Melissa, rather, he aimed to establish a bond with Matthew on their terms.

Fifteen minutes later, Sylvia made her way into the store, her arrival marked by a slight complaint about Marcus’s choice of location.

upon spotting Matthew, a boy bearing a striking resemblance to

in surprise,

toy on his lap, looked up as Sylvia

and curious, broke the comfortable

“Where’s his mother?”

late,” Marcus replied with an even

conversation about his mother, flashed Sylvia a charming

work,” he

herself utterly charmed by the

Sylvia remembered her mission, proceeding to handle

also took a moment to caution the shop

completing her task, she approached Matthew, squatting

unfazed by new

tone, Sylvia observed, “He

smile

interrupted the moment, likely a call from

touch of disappointment, Marcus gently ran his

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