Rena, however, dismissed such concerns with a gentle reassurance.
âHaving had past relationships is not your fault,â she conveyed tenderly.
Rena hesitated, expressing, âI donât wish to conceal anything from you.
I desire for you and Marcus to be together.
However, Marcusâ temperament⦠If I openly assist you, it might inadvertently distance you from him.
Do you grasp my intention, Melissa?â
After a prolonged moment of contemplation, Melissa offered a slight nod.
Rena said tenderly, âThe initiative to reclaim Marcus lies with you.
Marcusâ father and I can merely refrain from introducing new girls to him in the next two years.
Melissa, I desire genuine happiness for my son.
Itâs apparent that you are the key to his happiness.
â
Melissa found herself in a state of shock.
Recognizing the challenge of processing this information, Rena opted for silence.
In the interim, Sylvia returned, holding a bag.
Rena asserted, âArrange for a car to take Melissa back.
â
Sipping her tea, Rena directed Sylvia, âVisit me later.
I have matters to discuss with you.
â
Sylvia acknowledged.
Despite not being privy to the recent conversation, Sylviaâs seasoned workplace acumen and
perceptiveness prompted her to promptly organize transportation for Melissa.
Upon Sylviaâs return, Rena had made significant progress with her tea.
Locking eyes with Sylvia, she conveyed, âMarcusâ departure to Livebop is inevitable.
Not even Waylen and I can deter him.
I understand youâll be accompanying him.
Before your departure, attend to one more matter.
â
Sylvia presumed it was business-related.
Surprisingly, Rena asserted, âPrior to your Livebop assignment, arrange for Melissa to join the Fowler Groupâs branch company.
â
Sylvia was taken aback.
Rena cast her gaze downward, offering a smile.
âIf Melissaâs devotion to Marcus is deep enough, she can reach the head office within a year.
Upon Marcusâ return, Melissa might find herself working under him, affording them regular encounters.
â
Rena adjusted her dress and added with gentleness, âConsider it a gift for Marcus.
â
Rena exited the room.
Sylvia sank back into her chair with a sense of dejection.
She pondered the potential backlash from Marcus if he discovered she had orchestrated this.
Yet Sylvia couldnât defy Renaâs directive, and she certainly couldnât attribute it to Rena.
Every one of the Fowlers was a handful!
Sylvia sighed heavily in her heart.
Melissa remained elusive in Marcusâ world for three days.