In the rear of the car, Marcus and Melissa sat in silence as Sylvia conversed with Ross about the weather.
âLooks like weâre approaching thunderstorm season.
The weather can be quite
unpredictable, sunny one moment and pouring rain the next.
â
Sylvia smiled in agreement.
âIsnât that the truth!â
Ross offered his advice, saying, âThatâs why itâs essential to check the weather forecast before heading out, unless you want to end up soaked!
Getting drenched can easily lead to sickness, and when youâre under the weather, youâre bound to feel grumpy and look as sour as my wife going through menopause.
So annoying!â
Sylvia fell silent, slightly uncomfortable with Rossâ choice of words.
The composed young CEO, Marcus, calmly suggested, âThe transportation department could greatly benefit from someone like Ross.
â
Ross immediately closed his mouth!
In approximately 1@ minutes, they reached the entrance of Watson Group.
Marcus made no move to open the door for Melissa.
She was familiar with his temperament.
Years had gone by, yet becoming a father hadnât altered him in the slightest.
Melissa bowed her head slightly.
âThis is me.
Thank you, Mr.
Fowler.
â
Without looking at her, Marcus made a blunt remark.
âAre you thanking me for fulfilling your physical needs last night?â
Melissa felt a mix of embarrassment and anger.
Ross and Sylvia, being familiar with Marcusâ ways, pretended not to hear the exchange.
The car door closed.
Sylvia sighed softly.
âMr.
Fowler, by doing thisâ¦â
Marcus patted his leg.
âIâm furious!â
Despite Marcusâ declaration, Sylvia couldnât help but chuckle.
There was something oddly sweet in his anger.
Indeed, Marcus was truly angry.
As delightful as his night together with Melissa had been, the morning brought an equal measure of disappointment.
The atmosphere during the morning meeting at Fowler Group was tense, with shareholders barely daring to make a sound.
In the afternoon, Marcus received a call from his father, Waylen, who, after teasing his son bluntly, inquired softly, âMarcus, how are things between you and Melissa?â
Marcusâ tone remained indifferent.
âItâs what it is.
â