NovelBarAt this point, Marcus cut in and said to Melissa, “Miss Brown, this is the VP of the development department of our group, Ryan Jenkins.
He's from your hometown, so | thought about introducing you two.” Melissa's face was expressionless when she heard this.
But Ryan forced a smile on his face and greeted her.
But as he stretched out his hand for a handshake, Marcus quickly stopped him by saying, “There's no need to shake hands. Miss Brown is a very reserved person.” Melissa knew that it was Marcus’ jealousy speaking, but she didn't mind atall.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThough Melissa was only the acting CEO of a Waston Group subsidiary, and made less money than most senior members of Fowler Group, she was still the highest representative of her company. Hence, she was on the same level as Marcus and above Ryan's level.
Contrary to some expectations, Marcus didn't discuss about business.
Instead, standing on the green lawn with his golf club, he looked really handsome in his white shirt and tracksuit.
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After studying the terrain briefly, he swung at the ball and holed in one.
Satisfied with his impressive performance, he looked at Melissa and asked in a tone filled with pride, “What do you think, Miss Brown?” Melissa was going to tell him what he wanted to hear, but when she saw how he was looking at her with a charming smile and noticed him winking at her, the true meaning of his action and subsequent question became very clear to her.
Apparently, the bastard was seducing her again.
This made Melissa blush shyly.
Fortunately for him, she was not as fiery as she used to be, so she still went ahead to compliment him. After that, Marcus began to teach her how to play golf. She had learned it in the past, but her proficiency had just been average at best.
Marcus was a very patient teacher, though.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn fact, Melissa was beginning to think that this trip to the golf course was worthy of it. But still, she couldn't understand why he had gone to great lengths to bring her here. Was it just to teach her how to play golf? This was what was on her mind as she washed her hands in the bathroom.
“Melissa” A familiar voice suddenly called her name.
Melissa froze and slowly turned around. Ryan was right there, just a few feet away.
The bathroom was Luxuriously decorated and under the overhead lights, Ryan's face looked haggard and pale, just like when he was sick.
Melissa was shocked to see him like this.
In contrast, she recalled the days when she and Marcus were at his apartment, and when they even had their first intimate contact in her rental place.
“You seem to be doing quite well, Melissa,” Ryan said in a bitter tone.
“Your career and your relationship with Marcus look good. You know, after Marcus snatched that case from you, | thought you guys wouldn't be together anymore. | never expected that things would take a new turn”
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