In the evening, around six, Marcus drove Melissa to the Fowlers mansion in a Rolls Royce.
Even though it was Marcusâ birthday, Waylen, with Matthew present, didnât scold Marcus much for being late at his own birthday party.
On Marcusâ arrival, Waylen only grunted, âFinally decided to show up, huh? Nearly forgot your own birthday, didnât you?â
Marcus shut the car door, replying, âDad, you always know me too well.
â
Waylen just rubbed his nose.
The Fowler family was buzzing with activity.
Despite it being mid-winter, they had set up a panoramic glass room in the courtyard for the party.
Many of Duefronâs elite had gathered.
The official reason was to celebrate Marcusâ birthday, but their real motive was to network with the Fowler family.
Naturally, some were there just for the spectacle.
Violette, Marcusâ ex, and her family were among the attendees.
Now that Marcus had a son, and it appeared the childâs mother had returned to him, everyone was curious about how sheâd manage the situation Marcus then opened the car door.
Melissa lifted her head slightly and met his gaze.
She realized that stepping out of the car meant a major leap in their relationship.
âCome on out.
My dad has been waiting for us for quite a while.
â
Marcus spoke so softly that it was almost a caress to everyoneâs ears.
Violette was there too, biting her Lip.
She noticed Marcus had never used such a tone with her before.
Tears seemed imminent in Violetteâs eyes.
Jessie, looking glamorous, casually held her drink and remarked, âIs this too much for you already? Remember how Marcus used to be so emotionally unsettled over Melissa?â
Emotionally unsettledâ¦
Violette found it hard to believe.
The thought of Marcus, typically so reserved, being overtaken by strong emotions seemed impossible to her.
Jessie, managing to keep her face neutral, added, âMarcus showered Melissa with love.
How else do you explain them getting back together, given his pride?â
Violette felt a sting of jealousy.
âI guess itâs all because of their son.
â
Jessie couldnât help but mock Violetteâs naivety.
âSeriously? Do you really think the Fowler family are desperate for heirs? Canât you bear children for him? Do you believe the Fowler family would welcome a woman back into Marcusâ life after years apart just for the sake of a child? That child is cherished because itâs Melissaâs, because Marcus loves her.
Without it, the kid would just be another faceless heir, rich but powerless.
â
Violette was on the verge of tears, struggling to keep them at bay as she gazed at Marcus, her eyes filled with sorrow.
Meanwhile, Melissa stepped out of the car.
Being the mother of the Fowler familyâs eldest grandson, she naturally captured everyoneâs attention.
Though many envied her without knowing her full story, the presence of several Fowler Group executives who were taken aback by her appearance indicated her significance.
It was hard for them to grasp that Marcus had brought Melissa, his former secretary back then.
Sylvia was present too, standing next to Rena in a modest dress, her expression tinged with excitement.