Chapter 2001 With those words, Cecilia departed.

Simon couldn't help but touch his face and then his oily hair, feeling rather self-conscious.

Cecilia returned to the ward.

She found Mark engrossed in a morning newspaper. Recognizing her footsteps, he inquired casually, “How did the conversation go?” Cecilia closed the door behind her.

She leaned against it and recounted the recent events to Mark.

Mark found himself rather taken aback.

Knowing Cecilia's disposition, he understood that she wasn't inclined to engage in cutthroat competition, let alone having chosen an art student with a junior college background as her supporting cast.

Cecilia gazed at his surprised expression and offered a reassuring smile.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY “Why the surprised look? I belong to the Fowler family and I'm your girlfriend. If I were to lose to the lover of some casual rich man, it would invite ridicule not only upon the Fowler family but also upon you. Such matters are commonplace in the world of appearances.” That girl might intent on exploiting the prominence of both the families of Fowler and Evans.

Cecilia had no intention of affording her that opportunity.

Should the girl fail to conduct herself appropriately, Cecilia had no qualms about putting an end to her ambitions.

Mark observed Cecilia silently, as though reevaluating her. She exhibited a poised and seasoned demeanor.

She had been in the showbiz for a considerable amount of time.

How could she remain simple and naive? Cecilia hadn't made a fuss about it before simply because Mark had been gravely ill.

After a significant pause, Mark offered a gentle smile and said, “That's good to know.” Cecilia didn't delve too deeply into Mark's thoughts.

During Mark's recovery, in addition to looking after him, Cecilia tended to her own matters.

Both of them seemed content with the arrangement.

Two days later, Mark's condition had significantly improved. He approached the doctor, inquiring about the possibility of being discharged.

“I believe I could be discharged today.

Chapter 2002 This place feels stifling” The doctor smiled.

“You've made remarkable progress since your admission, Mr. Evans. Trust me” Mark sweetly added, “My Cecilia shares the same sentiment.” The doctor was delighted.

“You two share a wonderful bond. It's quite sweet for Miss Fowler to set aside her career and prioritize taking care of you." As they talked, a series of knocks echoed at the door.

Mark glanced over and spotted two unfamiliar individuals.

The man had a chiseled face and prominent ears, while the woman beside him appeared rather young.

Mark had a hunch about their identities.

Mark gazed toward the door, a guess about the identities of the visitors forming in his mind.

“Think you're in the wrong room,” he commented dryly.

Chandler, with his distinctive square face and prominent ears, stood out like a thumbtack on a blank canvas next to the younger girl accompanying him. In his hand was a photograph. Comparing its image to Mark, he ran fingers through his thinning hair.

“This is odd; it looks just like you." Chandler's hesitation was apparent. The girl, Elaine Shaw, quicker on the uptake, sprang into action.

Elaine, an art student, had the world at her feet.

Bright-eyed, energetic, and talented, she was the epitome of youthful promise.

Yet, she knew the entertainment world wasn't kind; without a helping hand, she could spend decades in obscurity.

Aligning herself with Chandler was a gamble.

Elaine's eyes sparkled upon seeing Mark.

He had an air about him that turned every woman's head.

With grace, she poured a glass of water, placing it into Mark's hand.

“I've heard so much about you from Mr. Lewis. I'm a big fan,” she cooed, sliding her fingers along the back of his hand, hoping Chandler wouldn't notice.

Chapter 2003 Mark just offered a knowing smirk. Back in the day, he'd navigated these waters countless times.

Instead of indulging her, he set the glass aside.

“What brings you here?” Chandler, always alert, shot a warning glance at Elaine before addressing Mark, his voice quivering.

“I regret how I've treated you before, Mr. Evans. I've been set straight by Peter. I need your help to restart the mine in the northwest. My family’s struggling; my kids’ school fees are sky-high.” Mark shot Elaine a playful look.

“Kids in junior high school grow up that fast these days?” The air grew thick with tension.

Mark seemed relaxed and at ease.

Chandler, on the other hand, took a moment before regaining his composure.

landed on Elaine, noting her youthful beauty and her

weighed heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices

to sway him, he'd

With a deep

looks nice, but it

around? She's top-notch at taking care of people.”

just what she'd been hoping

hers briefly before

or catch me in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I have a family to

should have guaranteed Mark's

evident, his jaw dropping

the door opened,

darted between Chandler and

the rising actress and deduced Chandler's role in

not being a significant figure in showbiz, Cecilia, as the Fowler

Mark held an

lounging, straightened up

arms and

Want a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly

and then he soaked a cookie in milk; handing

was drawn

on the other hand, bit into his cookie with force, his gaze fixed

have a family. It's time for you to Leave.”

out of place here. He thought of seeking help

still somewhat disoriented, was suddenly

and the door behind them clicked shut, Elaine

“Lost interest in me

Duefron, and she’s Mark's former spouse. I overlooked her significance earlier and now she’s upset because of you. Let me be clear; don't get on her bad side. If things go south, we'll both pay the price. Not only will your acting career be at risk, but you might also find doors

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why

not shown up, he might have been.

Chandler only responded with a

fingers through his hair, stating, “You can't simply deduce his intentions. Just a heads up; don't cross me. Inform Simon that you're on board for that supporting role. Not only do you need to play your part, but you also need to keep Miss Fowler content.

to Elaine's face

up

the closed door, resentment building up against the cruel twist of

children had finished

his school assignments, while Olivia reveled in the

was quite fond of him. She

him in conversation was one

her baby teeth still emerging, her speech was

whenever she laughed, her adorable dimples

had hints of auburn, adding to her youthful

amusing Olivia, glanced over

was engrossed

incident, yet

her focus from the script, Cecilia let the silence answer for

didn’t want to delve into complicated

Mark grinned.

grabbed Mark's face and planted

be quite the beauty as she matures.” Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she

She was seated on a chair adjacent to the bed, her head lowered, and her glossy black hair casually tied back. From

Her skin was impeccable.

said, “Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's

tweaked her

of attention for many; her brother, in particular, was exceptionally fond of

into the esteemed Evans lineage, Olivia was a princess in the eyes

with a nod, but Mark, ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge of jealousy,

she’s to your liking, keep her close. Perhaps she'll

Cecilia shut

home for dinner.”

his hand at

latest creations tonight” Mark raised

just an ordinary

“Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so he could spend more time with the children.” Her

ushered

gone, Mark collapsed onto

that perhaps Waylen posed the most

under his breath, labeling Waylen with a few choice

a mere disagreement over stock in a project, Waylen had resorted to

Cecilia's viewpoint, Waylen's decision to take time off for

feeling vexed,

became clear to him why, despite everything, Waylen had won

Waylen had

phone, he hastily dialed

the contract with Exceed Group,” Mark

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten the

his frustration peaking, Mark flung his phone aside, musing

arrived at the lavish residence of Waylen

her car door, the haunting melody

the

the car, greeted by Leonel near the

Olivia in tow, walked towards

in a piano piece, had Rena providing guidance from beside

attention, the lure to play was unmistakable; Olivia was far more entertaining than Elva,

Alexis’ dad, was busy with his laptop, exuding an aura of acute alertness

the room, Marcus was engrossed in block-building with

was precarious, and with

Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position and

meanwhile, was busy weaving braids

chaotic household, Cecilia

Waylen and Rena seemed

dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as

settled in, Waylen threw her a

about to start cooking when his phone

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