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.

youthful

Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be made for the greater

hoped to sway him, he'd have to play

With a deep breath, Chandler

this VIP room looks nice, but it feels a tad

Elaine around? She's top-notch at taking care of people.” Elaine held back a reaction, her lips pressing into a

approach was just what she'd been

hers briefly before

in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I have a family to think about.” Chandler was taken aback; he'd thought any man would find Elaine

invested in Elaine should have guaranteed Mark's compliance,

was evident, his

the door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia and

between

and deduced

significant figure in showbiz, Cecilia, as

gaze towards Mark held an edge

lounging, straightened up

into his arms and

With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a

then he soaked a cookie in milk; handing

drawn to

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

I said, I have a

here. He thought of seeking help from

somewhat disoriented, was

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

“Lost interest in me

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, we'll both pay the price. Not only will your acting

her disappointment, questioned, “So why introduce me to

even intrigued by you.” “Had his former wife not shown

Chandler only responded with

ran his 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

temper flared, and he delivered a sharp slap to Elaine's

welled up

over her shoulder at the closed door,

room, the children

his school assignments, while Olivia reveled in the affection from her

quite fond of him. She loved curling up in

was one of

her baby teeth still emerging,

she laughed, her adorable dimples were

brown locks had hints of auburn,

amusing Olivia, glanced over at

engrossed in

into the earlier incident, yet

from the script, Cecilia let the silence

complicated discussions,

Mark grinned.

grabbed Mark's face and

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

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

Her skin was impeccable.

worlds apart. It's unfair

tweaked

center of attention for many; her brother, in particular,

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

nod, but Mark, ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge 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 at her

shut

and Olivia home for dinner.” “We have a

his hand

I promised I'd taste his latest creations tonight”

was just an ordinary

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

ushered the

collapsed

Waylen posed the most significant

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

because of a mere disagreement over stock in

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

vexed, tossed and

to him why, despite

Waylen had

he hastily

contract with Exceed Group,”

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten the

peaking, Mark flung his phone aside, musing about Waylen’s cunning

the lavish residence of Waylen

haunting

was the

Leonel near the

in tow, walked towards the

piece, had Rena providing

play was unmistakable;

laptop, exuding

room, Marcus was engrossed in

and

of irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position and started

busy weaving braids into Olivia's

Observing this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a

seemed to

to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to

Waylen threw her

cooking when

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