Melissa flipped through the files, discovering they were project-related.
She was taken aback.
âYouâve been working on this?â
Albert lit a cigarette, replying, âI got it sorted.
For specifics, hit up the other party.
But keep Jessie in the dark about my involvement.
If all goes well, the Green family might weather the storm.
â
Taking another look at the files, Melissa sighed.
âThe projectâs solid but the Green familyâs strapped for cash.
It would take billions to kick it off.
Howâs Jessie gonna rustle up that kind of cash in a jiffy?â
Exhaling smoke, Albert shrugged.
âJessie will figure it out.
â
Melissa, sharp as a tack, grasped Albertâs implication immediately.
Marcus was the only one who could help Jessie.
Albert added nonchalantly, âI tried, but she turned me down! Melissaâ¦
Youâre the one I trust most.
So donât let me down!â
A pang of sadness hit Melissa.
After years of working with Albert, she knew him fairly wellâ¦
He must have regretted his actions!
But there was no going back.
After a few more words, Albert said, âThatâs all! Head inside before that guy gets jealous again! Iâll head back to Heron later.
Holler if you need anything.
â
Clutching the files, Melissa nodded after a moment, and then exited the car.
As she watched Albert drive off, she sighed.
Suddenly, a slim figure appeared beside her.
He spoke with a hint of coldness.
âArenât you reluctant to leave him? How about hopping back to Heron with him?â
Melissa snapped back to reality upon hearing his voice.
She glanced at Marcus, brushing off his sarcasm.
But Marcus wasnât about to let her off easy.
âSo, your car broke down? Did you enjoy your ride with Mr.
Watson?â
Clearly, Marcus was feeling jealous.
After years of dealing with him, Melissa knew how to handle him.
She lifted her head and said softly, âWell, itâs not as cushy as riding in your car!â
Marcus locked eyes with her.