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

Chandler; sometimes, though,

Mark's reputation, and if Chandler hoped to sway

deep breath, Chandler approached

Evans, this VIP room looks nice, but it feels

care

just

hers briefly before

with my principles, especially since I have a family to think

have guaranteed Mark's compliance, but the reality proved

evident, his

he could recover, the door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia

darted between Chandler

actress and deduced Chandler's role

a significant figure in showbiz, Cecilia, as the Fowler

Mark held an edge of

previously lounging, straightened

arms and ruffled

some treats. Want a bite?” With her

away her mess, and then he

drawn to its

cookie with force, his gaze fixed on Elaine. She felt a chill down her spine from

said, I have a family. It's time for you to Leave.” The

was out of place here. He

somewhat disoriented, was suddenly tugged

they reached the hallway and the door behind them

mocking smile, Chandler asked, “Lost interest in

for you to live lavishly. Do you recognize that woman? She's from the prominent Fowler family in 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,

trying to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why introduce me

by you.” “Had his former wife not shown up, he might have been. He did smile at me,” she

responded with a

for that supporting role. Not only do you need

to Elaine's face before storming out with a

welled up in

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

room, the children had

Olivia reveled

fond of him. She loved curling

in conversation was one of her

baby teeth still emerging, her speech was a tad

her adorable dimples were on

of auburn, adding to her youthful

Olivia, glanced over

engrossed in

incident, yet Mark felt compelled to

her focus from the script, Cecilia let the

into complicated discussions,

Mark grinned.

face and planted

concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she won't

her head lowered, and her glossy black hair casually tied back. From his vantage point, he noted her perfectly sculpted

Her skin was impeccable.

After a brief pause, he said, “Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair

playfully tweaked

of attention for many; her brother, in

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

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

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

shut her

dinner.”

his hand

I promised I'd taste his latest creations tonight” Mark raised an eyebrow,

was just

office? As Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with

she ushered

were gone, Mark collapsed onto

began to think that perhaps Waylen posed the most significant challenge to his romantic aspirations.

breath, labeling Waylen with a few choice

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

Cecilia's viewpoint, Waylen's decision to take

feeling vexed,

clear to him why, despite everything,

view, Waylen had quite the

he

with Exceed Group,” Mark

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the deal

his frustration peaking, Mark flung his phone aside, musing

arrived at the lavish residence

her car door, the haunting melody of a piano

was the one

near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual love for

in tow, walked

a piano piece, had Rena providing guidance from

to play was unmistakable; Olivia was far more entertaining than

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

room, Marcus was engrossed in block-building with

and with

irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position and

busy weaving braids into

Cecilia felt a mix of amusement and

seemed to

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

Waylen

start cooking

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