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.

noting her youthful beauty and her knack

heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had

heard of Mark's reputation, and if Chandler hoped to

a deep

looks nice, but it feels a tad

better with someone like Elaine around? She's top-notch at taking care

direct approach was just what she'd been hoping

eyes met hers briefly

or catch me in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my

Elaine should have guaranteed

was evident, his jaw

But before he could recover, the door opened,

eyes darted between Chandler

actress and deduced Chandler's

in showbiz, Cecilia, as the Fowler

towards Mark

previously lounging, straightened

his arms

a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia

away her mess, and then he soaked a cookie

was drawn to

force, his gaze fixed on

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

place here. He thought

still somewhat disoriented, was

hallway and the door behind them clicked shut, Elaine quickly pulled away from

“Lost interest in me after

I overlooked her significance earlier and now she’s upset because of you. Let me be

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So

wife not shown up, he might

responded with a

Just a heads up; don't cross me. Inform Simon that you're on board for that supporting role. Not only do

delivered a sharp slap to Elaine's face before storming

welled up in Elaine's

over her shoulder at the closed door, resentment building

room, the children had

while Olivia reveled in the affection from

was quite fond of him. She loved curling

in conversation was

teeth still emerging,

she laughed, her adorable dimples were on full

had hints of auburn, adding

Olivia, glanced

engrossed in her

into the earlier incident, yet

her focus from the script, Cecilia

into complicated

Mark grinned.

face and

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

lowered, and her glossy black

Her skin was impeccable.

“Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to even

tweaked

many; her brother, in particular, was exceptionally

lineage, Olivia was a princess in the eyes of both the Fowlers and the

twinge of jealousy, are we?” “Why should I feel any envy towards her?”

liking, keep her close. Perhaps she'll brighten your days.” Mark chuckled at

shut her

home for dinner.” “We have a

hand at new

delightful. I promised I'd taste his latest

was just an

was Waylen at home cooking instead of at his office? As Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so he could spend more time with the children.” Her statement had a clear undercurrent

ushered

collapsed onto his bed, deep

perhaps Waylen posed the

2007 Mark muttered under his breath, labeling Waylen with a few choice

was still miffed that, because of a mere disagreement over stock in a project, Waylen had resorted to such

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

feeling vexed,

why, despite everything, Waylen

Waylen had quite

phone, he hastily dialed

with Exceed Group,” Mark

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the deal

peaking, Mark flung his phone aside,

the lavish residence of Waylen and

opening her car door, the haunting

was the

from the car, greeted by Leonel near the

Olivia in tow, walked

piece, had Rena providing guidance from

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

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

in the room, Marcus was engrossed in block-building

and with Olivia's

hint of irritation, Marcus just adjusted

was busy weaving

Cecilia felt a

Rena seemed to bask in the

aimed to remain enticing

settled in, Waylen threw her a

to start cooking when his phone

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