NovelBarWhat can | do for you?”
In her soft tone, Melissa replied, “I'm a few blocks from your office. My car's acting up. Could you give me a lift?” Sitting at his desk, Marcus raised an eyebrow at Melissa's request.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSylvia was standing right across the desk from him.
Marcus got a call from the villa just moments ago. The housekeeper said Jessie had sent someone over, a woman who used to work for Albert. Marcus figured Melissa must've acted on her own and now was trying to butter him up! Without letting on, Marcus said, “Alright... Where are you? I'l swing by” “No need... Um, I'l meet you at the office,” Melissa rushed to say, hanging up abruptly.
Bears Turning to Sylvia after the call, Marcus said, “Carry on. I'm all ears.” Sylvia quipped, “Melissa, huh?” With a grin, Marcus nodded.
“Yep! She's coming over to pick me from work!” Sylvia was taken aback.
At the company entrance, Melissa was about to hail a cab to Marcus’ office when she a spotted black SUV pulling up.
Who could it be? Could it be Mr. Waston?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIndeed it was. Albert nodded at Melissa, gesturing for her to hop in.
Then, he fired up the engine.
Ina hushed tone, Albert asked, “Where to?” “The Fowler Group” Melissa answered.
After a beat, she added, “When'd you get back, Mr. Watson?” Focused on the road, Albert remained silent. After a pause, he murmured, “I've been back a few days. Oh, are you going to see Marcus because of Jessie?” Melissa wasn't about to reveal her little scheme.
So she simply gave a vague reply.
Albert didn't press further. He dropped Melissa off at the Fowler Group entrance. As she prepared to leave the car, he handed her a bag of files, saying, “Check these out!”
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