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

but in this moment, he mustered the

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

head,

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 incident.” They

minute,”

a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just say the word.” “Including cooking

2104 Mark responded, his tone

blanched. She found herself at

Mark spoke up

had any meaningful connection. I never professed any feelings for you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia. It’s none of your business.” Elaine opened her mouth to speak

a cigarette, letting

damaged

merciful. They only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of grim

should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

at Cecilia? It was beyond ridiculous. She cut her finger last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take

looked down, his dark

“Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out

enough, essentially, to

Mark's implication and assured him they

and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out of her

that Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she made

appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she

Then, she was flabbergasted.

upon the opulent small box

was a stunning pink diamond ring and a

out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words

finally penetrated her delusions

had faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received

a few shaky steps back, Elaine was

from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything

in her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed

mustered the courage to ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As

be with." Even if Cecilia was not good

irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed Mark's

from the country, she would spend the remainder of

had a mild impact on Mark's mood, but he

Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia

arrived, giving the servants the

hesitant, one of the servants

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

the arrangements Mark had made, the servants caught

They smiled and offered their

Mark securely

around, Edwin

are you planning to propose to Mom?” Mark

a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered

too” Mark bent down to kiss

bag filled with black balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on

thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses,

display of

was Mark's handiwork, complete with

he concealed the diamond ring inside the

needed to serve Cecilia

misleading Edwin into thinking it was merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered briefly before

about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic black

had a penchant for

2107 Only then did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The

It looked delectable.

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

had always been his Cecilia, his

and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his

him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

his arms around her, guiding her

black long-stemmed roses blanketed

far away, bore dew on its

sat on the white bed

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and

embraced her from behind, brushing

shirt after we're together,

she adored them. It was something any

Mark's chest, she allowed his

the dress all you got for me?”

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm over his

“Help me change”

the door. It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't deny her

the bedroom