Waylen was already seated at the breakfast table, with a newspaper in his hand.
His voice was laden with sarcasm as he read out a headline, â Fowler CEO a visit to Miss Finchâ¦â
Group pays late-nightâ¦
Marcus joined him at the table.
After Waylen set aside the newspaper, he asked, âDo you think the Finch family released this story on purpose?â
A servant handed Marcus his breakfast.
He took a bite and replied softly, âLikely!â
Waylenâs expression turned serious.
âIf thatâs the case, youâll need to be extra cautious around the Finch family!â
At the Waston Group, Melissa found herself battling a cold after getting drenched in the rain.
When
she arrived at work, she pulled out some cold medicine from her bag and mixed it with hot water to drink.
Just as she took a few sips, her office door swung open.
To her surprise, Jessie was standing there.
Jessie was adorned with the diamond ring Melissa had picked out for her.
With her folded arms and her striking figure, she looked captivating.
After taking a moment to take in the scene, Melissa raised an eyebrow and asked, âWhat brings you here?â
Instead of just cutting straight to the point, Jessie said, âDid you read the newspaper this morning? Marcus⦠He visited Violette last night.
It seems a wedding between the Fowler and Finch families might be on the horizon.
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Jessie looked at Melissa in silence, as though she was attempting to read her thoughts.
Actually, Melissa had seen the news earlier that day.
Initially, she felt slightly uneasy, but she quickly regained her composure.
Given that she and Marcus had not been together for quite some time and he was now with Violette, it made sense that Marcus would spend the night at her place sometimes.
It would be foolish of her not to realize something so obvious.
So, Melissa kept her cool.
Upon noticing Melissaâs calm demeanor, Jessie felt a mix of disappointment and resolve not to concede.
She pressed on, âYou truly donât care about him anymore? You were head over heels for Marcus back in the day.
What happened to you? Have your feelings for him vanished? Or are you just scared you canât compete with Violette?
Donât forget, you and Marcus share a child.
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As Melissa powered up her computer and started sorting through her work, she responded, âI was under the impression that you had eyes for Mr.
Waston now.
Why this sudden interest in Marcus? Moreover, wouldnât Mr.
Waston be a bit upset to find you so captivated by another man?â
Melissa didnât seem bothered.
Jessieâs expression changed at Melissaâs reply, and she retorted sharply, âHow could you bring Albert into this to threaten me! Others might not see through you, but I do, Melissa.
Youâre a bastard of the Smith family, and your child is no different.
They say the apple doesnât fall far from the tree, right?â
Right after Jessieâs words, Melissa delivered a slap across her face.
The sound of the slap echoed sharply.