Her parents were pleased to hear the news. They thought that Marcus had finally accepted Violette and he might spend the night there.

However, Violette sensed that something was wrong. Her face turned ashen and she braced herself for what she believed was the end of their relationship.

Sitting in the living room upstairs, hands clasped over her knees, Violette struggled to make her case. "I believe I'm a better match for you! Miss Brown, after all, doesn't come from a wealthy background like mine. Moreover, she... She is always around Mr. Waston, who has quite the reputation as a womanizer," Violette argued calmly.

Marcus shot her a sharp gaze which silenced Violette mid-sentence, and she remained quiet.

After what felt like an eternity, Marcus said in a cold voice, "You have two choices. The first is that we end things here and now! The second, I will bring two projects to the Finch family, and your father will know what to do. But this comes with a condition..."

When Violette heard his words, she found herself in a daze.

Such a situation was alien to her. She had been living a fairy-tale life.

Violette was taken aback at the moment. She had never imagined that the man she admired most would be bargaining with her, for another woman's sake.

How could Violette accept this calmly? She objected in low voice, "She's not worth it! You two ended things a long time ago."

However, Marcus remained silent.

Deep down, he was at a crossroads regarding Melissa's unexpected return, but he was certain that he needed to clarify his position to Violette. His lack of feelings towards her and his current disinterest in marriage led him to present her with those two options.

To anyone paying attention, the right decision would be clear.

Marcus' stay was brief. Upon his arrival, the Finch residence was ablaze with Light, as if in broad daylight. But upon his departure ten minutes later, only small night lamp was left on since everyone believed he's stay the night. Thus, Violette parents were shocked when they found out he had left.

They hurried to Violette's room and asked, “What happened? Why did Marcus leave? Why didn't you persuade him to stay overnight?"

Violette's mother Luna voiced her concerns and confusion.

She was eager for her daughter to be in a committed relationship with Marcus, hoping this would bring the Fowler family's support their way. That way, the Finch family's future would be bright and successful!

When Violette heard all those questions, she couldn't hold back her tears.

"Marcus wants to end our relationship!"

This news left Violette's parents in disbelief, and they were even more surprised when they found out why. They couldn't believe that their daughter could be outmatched by an ordinary secretary...

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