Chapter 3155 Melissa replied with a faint smile.
Jacautiously asked, "What about the Smith family..." Jahad a crush on Melissa but he also had his own concerns.
If Melissa could take over the Smith family, then marrying her would be an even better deal for him.
As soon as Jamentioned the Smith family, Melissa felt disgusted.
But she kept her cool.
"I have nothing to do with them," she said calmly.
Jawas taken aback, unsure how to respond.
Seizing the moment, Melissa made it clear.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I appreciate your interest, Mr Scott.
But I'm not looking to tie the knot or get involved romantically right now.
So, aside from business, there's not much else for us to discuss.
Hearing that, Jafelt awkward.
Taking a sip of his water, he tried another angle.
"Aren't you worried that rejectingwill affect Waston Group's financing?" "I work for Waston Group.
I do my best and they payfor it.
It is that simple," Melissa replied firmly.
Janodded with a tight smile.
Not ready to give up, he pushed, "What about Marcus? Are you still into him?" Melissa kept it brief.
"That's my personal business, not yours.
" Her expression was stern.
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Jarealized there was no room to negotiate.
Disappointed but still fond of Melissa, he sighed.
"I guess we're just not meant to be.
" Melissa simply offered a faint smile in response.
After being turned down, Jalost his appetite and left.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, Melissa found the food here delightful.
Just as she was about to have smore, someone suddenly took a seat beside her.
It was Marcus.
And he wasn't alone.
He had brought along scolleagues from his company none of whom dared to sit down though. Eyeing Melissa, Marcus asked, "On a date with Jaime?" Melissa glanced around suspiciously.
"Did you have_ followed?" she questioned.
Marcus scoffed.
"I'm not that creepy! I just happened to run into you. The content is on NO novelenglish.net! Plus, Alan's been spreading rumors.
He called my folks this morning, om saying you were dining with his son. That's hard to ignore," he explained.