NovelAppChapter 3051 Melissa attempted to evade him, but she hesitated momentarily before relenting.
She held a deep admiration for Albert.
He was the one who had rescued her from the depths of despair, providing her with everything she needed and breathing new life into her once more.
To Melissa, Albert represented a mentor figure.
Observing his melancholy, she recognized it wasn't only directed at her.
Despite her desire to speak, she found herself momentarily transfixed.
Marcus stood in silence opposite the bathroom.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe observed Melissa and Albert silently, noting their interaction.
Their relationship wasn't particularly intimate.
It seemed to be an emotional connection between a man and a woman.
Thus far, Melissa has not reciprocated such sentiment towards Marcus, yet Albert seemed to have garnered it effortlessly.
In that moment, Marcus perceived that Melissa held Albert in higher regard than him.
As the Fowler family heir, Marcus deemed it beneath his dignity to engage in conflict with Albert.
Calmly, Marcus informed Melissa, "I'll be waiting in the car.
" Melissa met Marcus' gaze.
Albert pressed his fingers to his temple, addressing the young man, “Marcus, please hearout..." Marcus' tone remained cool as he remarked, "I must thank you for looking after Melissa all these years, Uncle Albert.
"1 With that, Marcus departed.
Albert glanced back at Melissa, exhaling softly.
"I've put you in a difficult position, haven't I? You're free to resign if you wish," he offered.
Whatever she needed, he would provide it.
Melissa shook her head resolutely.
"I won't resign," she declared.
Observing Albert's unease from excessive drinking, Melissa spoke gently, "Mr.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWaston, you've misunderstood something.
You believe you'll worry aboutonce you return to Heron, but letpose a question for you.
If Jessie were in my shoes, would you feel concerned for her? Would ve you allow her to drink this much?" Albert was taken aback.
Turning the faucet on, Melissa splashed cold water on water on her facem composedly remarking, "You wouldn't. Mr.
Watson, do you needto point out who holds a more significant place in your heart? You Jessie, and many your others in the company might assthat I made it this far simply because you heldin high regard. However, the truth is quite different.
I've remained by your side because of Jessie.
Of course, you haven't treated her well either.
Mr.
Watson, you tookhere because I am just a secretary after all.
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