She then leaned against the sofa, eyes fixed on Melissa. "But you have a son together. Consider this: with a kid in the picture, cutting off Marcus entirely isn't easy. If Marcus swings by to see Matthew and it's nasty weather, you could offer him to crash for the night. Freshen up after a shower and see how he reacts. I bet he won't resist you in his thirties. If he sleeps with you, he should take responsibility."

Melissa cracked a slight smile. "You do have quite the imagination."

Jessie's interest piqued. "Naturally. I've Learned a thing or two.

Melissa, when I was with Albert, it was a constant game of cat and mouse. He had a knack for courting women, juggling several in a single week. A real charmer."

“And yet, you're still drawn to him?"

“He's a big spender and doesn't mind splashing the cash."

"You're not exactly struggling financially, though, are you?"

This remark left Jessie less than pleased.

She snorted. "Then why not reconcile with Marcus if it's all about the money? As long as you say something nice, Marcus will swallow his pride for you. He just needs a little nudge. A man of his standing values his pride highly."

Melissa kept on chopping the vegetables.

Since Marcus had initiated the partnership with Summit Ltd, there seemed to be no turning back for him and Melissa.

When Melissa visited the Fowler Group before she set off for Heron, she proposed to Marcus that she could exit the Waston Group once she finished assisting Albert, but Marcus didn't entertain the idea.

That was when Melissa realized Marcus' intentions were genuine.

How could he just quit a multi-billion dollar partnership anyway?

Melissa chose to stay quiet.

Jessie continued, “Are you seriously considering leaving Marcus for Albert? Let me tell you, Melissa. Albert has no plans to marry. ALL you'll end up with from him is some cash."

In response, Melissa asked, "Is that what happened to you?"

Jessie was furious.

Munching on crisps, she snapped, “What's that supposed to mean, Melissa? You throw your attitude around with me but turn into a lamb around Marcus, acting all innocent and sweet."

Melissa set down a plate of mutton.