Hesitant, Peter trailed off, embarrassment coloring his pause.
Mark unwrapped a candy, his smile cryptic.
Then, Peter shifted topics.
“There’s a dinner party tonight, Edwin’s with you. Planning on canceling?”
Mark considered it.
However, upon reviewing the document, he inquired, “Wasn’t this an investment-related dinner? Summon Maria.”
Peter stepped out to fetch one of Mark’s secretaries, Maria Manson.
Shortly, Maria appeared, a smile playing on her lips.
“Mr. Evans, tonight’s host is Mr. Simon Lewis, a big name in the showbiz. He’s anxious about funding for his project. He’s even managed to invite the play’s leading lady-stunning and from Duefron’s elite. She rarely makes such appearances.”
Mark’s curiosity piqued.
Upon inquiry, Maria confirmed, “The actress is Cecilia Fowler.”
Peter’s gaze met Mark’s.
Dispassionate, Mark instructed, “Inform Simon I’ll be punctual.”
Maria nodded and exited.
Peter’s smile was sly.
“Perfect. The dinner has multiple investors.
You could play Cecilia’s guardian angel.”
Mark’s attention was anchored to the document.
After a pause, he murmured, “In Duefron, she’s untouchable.”
Mark’s intent was singular: to see Cecilia, even just from afar.
Come afternoon, his tasks completed, Mark collected Edwin.
To make up for his absence for the night, he suggested dinner out.
Children typically favored fast-food like fried chicken, a preference Mark was willing to indulge.
Yet, Edwin declined the fried chicken.
Grasping Mark’s hand, his brow furrowed, Edwin declared, “I want rice.”
Mark was baffled by the child’s preference for such simplicity.
Patting Edwin’s head tenderly, he proposed, “I can watch you eat the fried chicken.”
“But I want the rice,” Edwin clarified, blushing.
Mark smiled, acquiescing to the child’s peculiar request.
“Alright, let’s find you a restaurant.”
He drove Edwin to a well-regarded establishment, bustling with patrons.
Edwin relished the meal.
As Mark mentioned he’d drop Edwin off before attending an evening event, the boy’s demeanor shifted, his focus now solely on his plate.
Mark found Edwin’s temperament reminiscent of Rena’s.
He cajoled softly, “Your mother will be at the event, too. Don’t you want us to meet?”
Edwin did, undoubtedly.
But restrained, he sidestepped.
“I have a heap of homework tonight.
I can’t accompany you. You might as well just go to the event.”
Mark’s smile returned.
Post-dinner, they drove back to the villa where Zoey anticipated Edwin’s arrival.
As Mark made to leave, Zoey approached him, her words firm.
“No alcohol for you. Keep an eye on Cecilia; ensure she’s treated right.”
Mark offered a reassuring smile.
“No need to worry, Mom.”
Zoey hesitated, her initial words dying on her lips, and instead, she exhaled a sigh.
“I’ve prepared your favorite snack. Some wontons with coriander.”
A moment of surprise flickered across Mark’s face.
Finally, he responded softly, “I’ll bring her back.”
He slid into his vehicle, the robust SUV offering an expansive view of the crimson horizon.
A craving for a cigarette tugged at him.
Yet, he refrained.
His health necessitated abstention from all harsh substances, tobacco and alcohol included. While such restrictions could render life lackluster for some, he found solace in Cecilia and their two beautiful children…
A gentle warmth touched Mark’s features.
Upon his arrival at the club, the evening vibrancy was palpable.
Peter awaited him at the entrance.
As the vehicle halted, Peter leaned in, his voice a whisper.
“Cecilia’s here. She’s unaware you’re coming.”
A smile tugged at Mark’s lips.
Together, they ventured into the private dining area, already occupied by a dozen individuals.
Except for the film crew, there were five investors.
Upon entry, Mark’s presence caught the attention of an acquaintance who initiated light conversation. It was Mark’s voice that caused Cecilia to divert her attention from her phone, her gaze Lifting.
It was him.
informed of
mingled, his attention
talk, but current company seemed largely
Mark’s gaze was inscrutable.
appeared Mark was taking a fancy to Cecilia, prompting
Evans might not
his
a direct response, he addressed
the script with
stood up to make room, and Mark took the opportunity to sit beside her. With eleven people squeezing into ten
aware of the softness of her waist, though his expression revealed nothing of his internal
a cigarette between his slender, pale fingers, not for smoking
features complemented his formidable
him or pressure him into
room buzzed
glass of wine, slurring, “A toast
Her eyes lifted.
the tension between appeasing wealthy patrons and respecting the Fowler name,
prospect of a Fowler daughter entertaining
but Simon’s faith and validation meant something to her, and he used to be such a big help to her career… If her accepting the wine could secure
expectant eyes of the
offered a
I trust you’ll honor your
she prepared to sip, a slender hand enveloped
It was Mark.
gasp filled
touch a lady, and not just any, but a Fowler, was
next. There was no slap, no
silent, intense
grasped at once that this was no ordinary
with Cecilia’s, where
tone, he asserted,
to take the glass,
health, she knew he couldn’t afford
gulped down the wine
were a rosy hue post-drink, rendering her
Medina, the initial instigator, found his sobriety
with the Fowler patriarch’s daughter but had also slighted Mark. Recognizing the gravity of the moment, he was about to say
potential profit loss, but the realization that he’d crossed Mark, a man renowned for his
immediate action. Instead, Mark offered a subdued smile, advising, “Mr. Medina, no need to vie with me this time. Aim
his
in relief, though cold sweat
he effortlessly took control of the
usurpation
a silent protest, she consumed several more glasses of wine, her assistant’s attempts to intervene
darted towards Mark, aware of the history he shared
to dissuade her, but he soon relented, allowing her
quality,
impair her senses. As they prepared to depart,
though
a move to accompany them but reconsidered, sensing the intimacy of the moment, and instead
the window ascended slowly, Mark’s gaze rested on the inebriated woman beside him. Her black hair cascaded
profile was a blend of
face, Mark
he surmised her emotional turmoil
ties with Thomas, was
but he steeled himself, recognizing their current reality as a divorced pair. Despite the uniqueness of this
of indecision, Mark steered towards the
current state would only distress Edwin and
caressing Cecilia’s face, he
minutes elapsed before the black SUV pulled up at the apartment’s
the halt, her eyes fluttering
we?”
punctuated
the same for her, his voice a soft murmur, “It’s the place
approached, its high
shielded her eyes, discomfort evident as she reclined, her breathing shallow and
I recall the place we
was enveloped by her
her natural fragrance mingled
within Mark quietly
moment, Mark really
was able to
it,” he whispered
their most precious memories. He truly believed that she would never forget
put down her hand and gazed ahead, as though
on her face, which quickly disappeared as she let
any of it?”
again, and this time, her voice
look on her face. He got off the car, opened the door on her side, and bent down to pick her up. At
“No! I won’t go!
don’t want to go
chilly wind blew
face almost touching hers, and said in
shut the car door
would fall, she wrapped her arms around Mark’s neck and clung
a glassy
pleasant smell wafted up her nose. They had been in this elevator countless of times already, and it seemed like it was just yesterday when they were still a sweet couple who snuck out and
flashed before her eyes, Cecilia’s eyes began
there were also times she felt
those two states was
alcohol in her system could she dare
to roll
Then, she pressed her head on his shoulder even more, feeling embarrassed as she
more than enough to make Mark’s heart
doors opened. As they arrived at their apartment, he took
didn’t live here anymore,
and gently lay her on the
the bed was soft, her body was much
the bed, Mark didn’t want to leave yet. He bent over the bed and gently brushed aside a stray lock of
eyes were closed, and her breathing
adorable with the way her chest
held her for a long time. Of course he wanted to hold her. After all, he was a man who
he gently called her
the sight of this large man whose eyes were burning with
face
their lips were locked in a gentle
by the suddenness of
could even resist, he already had her wrists pinned above her head,
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