Melissa attempted to evade him, but she hesitated momentarily before relenting.
She held a deep admiration for Albert.
He was the one who had rescued her from the depths of despair, providing her with everything she needed and breathing new life into her once more.
To Melissa, Albert represented a mentor figure.
Observing his melancholy, she recognized it wasnât only directed at her.
Despite her desire to speak, she found herself momentarily transfixed.
Marcus stood in silence opposite the bathroom.
He observed Melissa and Albert silently, noting their interaction.
Their relationship wasnât particularly intimate.
It seemed to be an emotional connection between a man and a woman.
Thus far, Melissa has not reciprocated such sentiment towards Marcus, yet Albert seemed to have garnered it effortlessly.
In that moment, Marcus perceived that Melissa held Albert in higher regard than him.
As the Fowler family heir, Marcus deemed it beneath his dignity to engage in conflict with Albert.
Calmly, Marcus informed Melissa, âIâll be waiting in the car.
â
Melissa met Marcusâ gaze.
Albert pressed his fingers to his temple, addressing the young man, âMarcus, please hear me outâ¦â
Marcusâ tone remained cool as he remarked, âI must thank you for looking after Melissa all these years, Uncle Albert.
â
With that, Marcus departed.
Albert glanced back at Melissa, exhaling softly.
âIâve put you in a difficult position, havenât I? Youâre free to resign if you wish,â he offered.
Whatever she needed, he would provide it.
Melissa shook her head resolutely.
âI wonât resign,â she declared.
Observing Albertâs unease from excessive drinking, Melissa spoke gently, âMr.
Waston, youâve misunderstood something.
You believe youâll worry about me once you return to Heron, but let me pose a question for you.
If Jessie were in my shoes, would you feel concerned for her? Would you allow her to drink this much?â
Albert was taken aback.
Turning the faucet on, Melissa splashed cold water on her face, composedly remarking, âYou wouldnât.
Mr.
Watson, do you need me to point out who holds a more significant place in your heart? You, Jessie, and many others in the company might assume that I made it this far simply because you held me in high regard.
However, the truth is quite different.
Iâve remained by your side because of Jessie.
Of course, you havenât treated her well either.
Mr.
Watson, you took me here because I am just a secretary after all.