A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2101 Mark wore a subtle smile.

What was going through her mind? Yet, he found her petulance endearing, and he enjoyed their conversations all the more for it.

His voice melded softly with the rhythmic sounds of vegetables being sliced on a cutting board.

“You don't have to do everything for I'll take care of you.

Rena knows what she wants and she’s working hard for it. You need to live your life the way you want. You don't have to compare yourself with anyone else. You're just you. Even if you don't know how to «cook, what does it matter?” A mix of embarrassment and irritation surged through Cecilia as she sharply pinched his belly.

Mark merely smiled.

“You're such a big baby.” After putting the kids to bed later that evening, they made passionate love.

With that, the issue was settled.

For now, Cecilia had shelved any thoughts of learning to cook.

The following afternoon.

Mark sat in his office. He signed off on a document and passed it to his secretary.

“Any commitments for today?” After pondering for a moment, the secretary answered, “You have a dinner event tonight, though it's not essential.” “Please cancel it for me then.” Mark capped his pen, grabbed his coat, and stood up, ready to step out for something special.

The item had been air-freighted from Ypsila.

He'd received a phone call earlier that morning.

Closing the office blinds, Mark turned to his secretary, “I won't be returning to the office today.” His secretary noticed his uplifted mood and smiled.

“Mr. Evans, are you planning to meet with Miss Fowler?”

Chapter 2102 A faint smile crossed Mark's Lips.

He offered no denial.

Descending the stairs, Mark found his driver already waiting. He stepped into the car.

The limousine proceeded to tail the security vehicle, one in front of the other.

The driver peered into the rearview mirror.

“Mr. Evans, where should I take you?" Mark told the driver the address.

With a deft maneuver, the driver redirected the vehicle.

Twenty minutes later, they arrived in front of an elite salon. The establishment's manager was already standing by, poised to welcome them.

The manager graciously held the door open for Mark.

“Mr. Evans, the VAR piece you've commissioned is ready. Would you like to have your wife try it on, or...” Mark followed her inside, his tone casual.

“I'll take it with me now.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY The manager nodded approvingly.

“Certainly. If any adjustments are needed, you can bring it back for alterations.” She personally went to retrieve the dress.

The brand behind this dress was one of prestige, serving only the European royal families. That Mark was able to acquire such a piece was truly noteworthy.

Handing Mark an elegantly designed large box, the manager smiled.

Upon opening the box, Mark laid eyes on an intricately crafted white dress adorned with embroidered feathers.

He'd spent an entire week choosing before he found the perfect gown.

Back in the car, Mark couldn't resist pulling a small box from his pocket.

It was a 12-carat pink diamond that he had just acquired recently, encircled by smaller floral diamonds.

Soft yet stunning, it was the perfect for Cecilia.

Mark wore a gentle smile, which was abruptly interrupted as the black limo came to a sudden halt, causing him to Lurch forward and strike the seat in front of him. A wave of dizziness washed over him.

Chapter 2103 Mark's expression tightened.

The driver was quick to interject, “Mr. Evans, I can assure you this was unforeseeable. A woman has just run out in front of the car.

I'll step out to investigate.” Something didn't feel right to Mark.

Exiting the vehicle, he followed the driver, only to pause in bewilderment.

It was Elaine who had thrown herself in the car’s path.

The contrast was stark. Gone was the lustrous, well-kempt woman he once knew. Her appearance was haggard, her once-shiny hair now dry and lifeless. But what shocked him the most were her legs.

She was now limping and unable to walk properly.

Mark observed her in silence.

Slowly picking herself up off the ground, Elaine locked eyes with him.

She stared at the man she had once revered.

Her lips quivered as she finally broke the silence, her voice filled with a question she could no longer contain...

The driver impulsively kicked Elaine and spat out, “Are you out of your mind? Sleep-walking in broad daylight, are you? You ask Mr. Evans ‘why’? You have no right to even ask such things. Do you understand?” Mark shot the driver a glance, and the latter immediately felt a twinge of embarrassment.

back in the car,”

but in this moment, he

betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What

his head, the

of men hurried over. It seemed they had been searching for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate

a minute,” said Mark

paused, puzzled, but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just say the word.” “Including

Mark responded, his tone

herself at

Mark spoke up

years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia. It’s none of

a cigarette, letting it smolder

at her damaged leg, he offered a

broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?”

should never

Mark's smile thinned.

your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed over Elaine, leaving her

looked down, his dark eyes

“Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote a check for ten

essentially, to seal Elaine's

men understood Mark's implication and assured him

turned back to his limo and grasped the door handle,

tolerance for her, she

won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded, tears streaming down her

Then, she was flabbergasted.

the opulent small box scattered on the back

was a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from a famous

all these luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad mantra as she erupted into

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her

faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia

few shaky steps back, Elaine was filled with

she now missed Chandler, a man from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything

obsession with Mark, she had actually believed he might love her in

is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the setting sun cast its glow

voice emerged slowly, “She is the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she

straightforward, free from an abundance

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and executed Mark's instructions without

departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in a psychiatric

mood, but he remained determined to

had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with the

giving the servants

hesitant, one of the

Evans, we earn a decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our

Surveying the arrangements Mark had made, the

2106 They smiled and offered their blessings

securely closed the

around, Edwin

to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully pinched Edwin's

dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms

too” Mark

and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on the floor while Olivia

bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn

display of

with

the diamond

just needed to serve Cecilia

birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered briefly before responding, “I'll give her my dad.” It struck Mark that his son

as Mark was about to say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

was awash in

had a penchant

said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more,

It looked delectable.

at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared

always been

around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to

him, her eyes heavy with unspoken

his arms around her,

long-stemmed roses blanketed

bore dew on its petals, their dark beauty a

light blue box sat on

it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then the

Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her

black shirt after we're together,

It was something any woman

against Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses

all you got for me?” Mark's laughter was

turned, draping her arm over

“Help me change”

It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't

shut the bedroom