As they conversed, Harrison approached from the opposite direction.

He glanced at Rena respectfully, addressing her as Mrs. Fowler.

Wanting to keep their subtle connection discreet, Rena nodded subtly and followed Flora to the backstage dressing room.

Flora was astute and perceptive.

She thoughtfully poured a cup of tea for Rena, who sipped it graciously while Flora gazed out and commented, “That young man is quite handsome.

I’ve heard there are numerous women who desire to captivate him but he keeps his private Life well-guarded.”

Rena had heard similar rumors recently.

With a serene smile, she acknowledged Flora’s words.

Winking playfully, Flora added, “I believe he is quite smitten with you. His eyes have been fixed on you. If you truly have no interest, I might consider making a move.”

Before Flora could proceed, Rena interjected, “He’s only 24 years old.

How could you even think of pursuing him?”

Flora playfully touched her forehead and smiled wryly.

After all, she was already 42 years old.

Throughout the shooting, Rena observed several scenes featuring Harrison and Flora engaged in a competitive display of acting prowess.

Harrison proved to be remarkably talented, giving the impression of a seasoned professional.

Rena left before the work was over, and Harrison appeared slightly distracted.

Flora, who was usually composed, playfully nudged Harrison and remarked, “Mrs. Fowler is a family woman. You shouldn’t entertain any notions about her. Perhaps… I should entertain you tonight?”

Harrison blushed, taken aback by Flora’s teasing.

Covering her mouth, Flora chuckled. “Just kidding, of course. Rena wouldn’t agree to that either.”

Flora could discern that Rena held a special place in her heart for Harrison, perhaps due to Rena’s late first love, or maybe it was the purity that emanated from Harrison…

Amused by Flora’s playful demeanor, Harrison blushed, his heart racing.

After removing his makeup, Harrison made his way to the parking lot where he spotted a sleek red sports car. A slender woman with long, straight black hair emerged from the vehicle.

Approaching Harrison with an intense gaze, she softly said, “I’d like to talk to you.”

Harrison recognized the woman.

Her name was Aline Hanson, and she used to be the mistress of his uncle, Harold.

Closing the door, Harrison walked over and asked, “What do you want to talk to me about, Miss Hanson?”

Looking at Harrison’s young, handsome face, Aline found herself in a trance for a while. Finally, she muttered, “Wow, you really look like him.”

Harrison didn’t say anything in response.

They went to a nearby coffee shop, whose ambiance was very quiet and suitable for business negotiations.

Aline was thinner than before.

Her skin was so dry that it couldn’t be powdered, but she still tried to make herself appear charming to the 24-year-old man in front of her.

She flipped her hair and beamed, “You can only play a supporting role in Rena’s play. Join my company, and I’LL give you what you deserve.”

Harrison Looked at Aline.

Aline took out a contract from her bag and said, “If you sign with me, I will take you on for five years and give you the male lead role in two movies and two TV dramas. That’s excluding other variety shows, and you and the company will split the profits 50-50. What do you say?”

This was an amazing offer for newcomers.

But Harrison didn’t want money or fame.

He gently closed the document with his long, slender fingers and asked softly, “Besides what you’ve already mentioned, is there anything else, Miss Hanson? Perhaps some conditions that you left out of the contract?

Aline put her hand on the back of Harrison’s hand.

Harrison Lowered his eyes and then Looked up at Aline.

Aline muttered bluntly, “Yes. I also want you to be my lover.”

Withdrawing his hand, Harrison told Aline calmly, “I appreciate your favor, Miss Hanson. But I’m going to have to decline. I’m not interested.”

Feeling humiliated, Aline seethed with rage. She scoffed, “Do you have any idea how many young men Like you will kill for this sort of opportunity?”

However, Harrison began walking away without looking back.

He didn’t relish the idea of being a substitute. He knew that Aline only wanted him because he reminded her of his uncle.

Rena also thought that Harrison Looked so much like Harold.

However, Rena looked at him with gentle eyes, and she truly cherished his youth. Therefore, Rena was the one Harrison wanted to protect.

Maybe his secret love for Rena would fade away one day.

Maybe he would also get married and have children of his own, but he would always remember how he had loved such a wonderful person Like Rena.

He would always feel that warmth because of her.

As she watched Harrison walk away, Aline gritted her teeth.

She wanted to show off her power and influence in Duefron, but her connections were limited. Ruth, who she made famous, sided with Rena, and now Harrison refused her offer.

These people were so stupid.

Would Rena treat them well?

No way.

Before Christmas, the movie in which Rena invested wrapped production.

There were a lot of people attending the wrap party.

Rena invited Mark and the Fowler family.

Under the extravagant crystal lamps, there were countless beautiful women, and one of them was Flora. Although she was already over 40 years old, she was still stunning.

Mark walked over to Flora and handed her a bunch of flowers.

and asked Cecilia, “Mom, why is Dad

her son’s inquiry, Cecilia felt

that was a Long time ago. Flora was married and had children, but Mark didn’t avoid her. He was so

couldn’t make her

gently stroked Edwin’s hair and replied, “Your dad and Miss Holt are good

his head to one side, Edwin asked, “Are

know how to

Mark came down

strangers, he and she were just like normal

was wearing a handmade diamond dress

dazzling than the crystal lamps adorning the

which made Mark feel

deliberately in

to see through Mark’s mind, Cecilia replied softly, “He wanted to see you. He

Mark glanced at Cecilia.

even rubbed his stubble against Edwin’s tender face. Edwin was young, so he had this lovely milky fragrance on

greedily filled his nostrils with Edwin’s

Edwin, he would spend his daily waking hours holding Edwin, and then there wouldn’t be much time left

“Have you missed me?”

planted a kiss

and they looked Like each

black, and outsiders

performed onstage. Mark sat down

Mark lowered his voice

fixed her eyes on the

Cecilia was jealous. He smiled and said, “I ended it with her a long time ago. You don’t have to be jealous. She’s married now and has her own children. Oh,

Cecilia

long because

Mark left, Edwin

Mark’s heart softened.

whispered something to Edwin that Edwin began smiling

straight to the underground parking Lot where a black limo was waiting for her. Peter was sitting in the driver’s seat, and Mark was sitting in

quickly got out of the car

Evans has been waiting for

replied, “It’s Edwin who wants

closed the door behind Cecilia and Edwin after they went

Afterward, they left.

pulled over the car and

voice was filled

Mark just picked up Edwin and got out

After all these years, he showed no signs of stress or even weariness. Cecilia couldn’t help thinking that Mark was actually

he bought a house

felt her

followed Mark into the villa. The decoration style was

Like a single

rocking horse in

the rocking horse and playing with

shirt he wore underneath. He crouched down and touched his son’s head. He asked, “Do you like

his

time, he knew that he had a

that he could feel he was

his father brought

also said that he wanted to buy

situation was

“I like it very much,

and chuckled. “I’m glad to hear

this scene, Cecilia was

unwilling to reveal her

Walked over to her and whispered, “Don‘t cry. You’re a grown-up.

sofa and poured her

sat beside her and said softly, “I have good

“Why with me? Why not with Miss

Mark laughed quietly.

He teased, “Why are you still jealous? Miss Holt helped me a lot in the past two years. I supported her not only to repay her kindness but

Cecilia was stubborn.

mean it Like

Mark smiled and talked to her about business. “My project is kind of a success. It has

to arrange it. Take Edwin to

had spent four years on

gave up pursuing the woman he

had to call him Great-uncle in

would

moment, he wanted the company of the people he cared about the most. He wanted to see them standing in the crowd, and he would feel like all his years

Then, he would quit.

about resigning after

had a lot of

it wasn’t too late for him to start from scratch in

to give Cecilia

Mark spoke very sincerely.

thought of the diamond

have that diamond ring? That’s the ring I bought with the money I saved up to marry you.

was tempted, but women were always squeamish when

deliberately attempted to piss Mark off.

You have a lot of female friends anyway. I’m not the

spoke like

Mark’s eyes. Cecilia was the same

he whispered, “Stay here

Cecilia didn’t agree immediately.

several

about to

Mark said, Edwin pleaded, “I want to stay here

always felt sorry for Edwin. She Loved him very much, and she couldn’t refuse his

didn’t say it clearly, but she meant

Instead, he went to the kitchen and made some midnight smack for Cecilia and Edwin. The food Mark cooked was delicious, and Cecilia ate it without saying

care of his son, Mark said gently, “You’ve been talking less and less in the past

and said, “I have

stared at her

knew that she was from a rich family and that she was good at making money. She

didn’t know what was going on between Mark

was late

the one who bathed him, helped him

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