Melissa hesitated to address them in that manner.
She felt she wasnât on the same level as Alexis and Laura.
Melissa came from an ordinary family.
After graduating, she felt she was already lucky to secure a good job.
She genuinely believed that Marcus didnât need to introduce her to his family even when they ran into each other in a restaurant by chance.
Following a period of silence from Melissa, Marcus grew impatient.
âYour salary is going to be deducted.
â
Hastily, Melissa addressed, âAlexis, Laura.
â
Laura offered a shy smile.
Alexis let out a slight sigh.
âMarcus, donât treat girls this way.
â
Despite being 27 years old, he remained assertive in pursuing a girl.
Evidently, he had an interest in Melissa.
Alexis reassured Melissa gently, âThis isnât his usual behavior.
Heâs typically a gentleman.
â
Melissa discreetly glanced at Marcus.
His expression appeared to be even colder than before.
Marcus had no intention of having lunch with Alexis.
He merely approached and conveyed, âDad heard about you and Leonel getting married.
He mentioned that you should return for dinner when you have the time.
Donât be so secretive, as if your marriage is something to be ashamed of.
â
Alexis snorted.
Lifting his chin slightly, Marcus gestured for Melissa to return to her seat and resume eating.
He exerted dominance and displayed pickiness in various matters.
Laura had long forgotten the initial purpose of the meal and couldnât resist commenting, âIt appears that Marcus has a strong liking for Melissa.
â
Alexis smiled.
âThis is the first time Iâve seen him act this way.
â
Generally, Marcus showed little interest in girls.
However, he was raised right to be an gentleman, refraining from picking on girls as he was currently doing to Melissa.
Alexis refrained from probing further.
After all, the situation was still unclear.
She intended to address it when Marcus decided to take Melissa home to meet his family.
Following lunch with Laura, Alexis returned to the law firm.
Upon entering the office, Alexisâ secretary arrived with a document in hand.
âMiss Fowler, thereâs a complex case in Heron.
It poses significant challenges, and Milo may struggle to manage it.
â
Alexis accepted the document and perused its contents.
A slight frown formed on her face.
The situation appeared to be genuinely troublesome.