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.

in the car,” Mark

driver had always been intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he mustered the courage to

betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get in the

his head, the

whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading

a minute,”

men paused, puzzled, but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said

Mark responded, his

herself at

Mark spoke up

we've never 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

lit a cigarette, letting it

damaged leg,

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

understood now that she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

cut her finger last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed over

down, his

moment's pause, he softly said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote a

was enough, essentially,

implication and assured him

to his limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out

limits of his tolerance

some mercy. I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever

Then, she was flabbergasted.

upon the opulent small box scattered on the back

and a couture dress from

for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her.

the harsh reality finally

Cecilia had received

a few shaky steps back, Elaine was filled with

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

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

courage to ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to

car door closed, his voice emerged slowly, “She is the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she wanted him,

was eternally irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an abundance of

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed Mark's instructions without

Elaine's departure from the country, she would spend

on Mark's mood, but he remained determined to orchestrate a surprise for Cecilia

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

then arrived, giving the servants the evening

the servants spoke her

earn a decent salary. We

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark

They smiled and offered their blessings

Mark securely

moment Mark turned around,

are you planning to propose to Mom?”

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

can help too” Mark bent down to kiss

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

box containing the dress on the bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering the pristine white

ultimate display

handiwork, complete with

concealed the diamond ring inside the

to serve

birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered briefly before

say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

in a

penchant for such romantic

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

It looked delectable.

unaware. Yet,

had always been his

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

glanced at him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts,

his arms around her, guiding her

long-stemmed roses blanketed

one, air-freighted from far away, bore dew on its

blue box sat on the white

ran her fingers over the flowers and then

these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing

black shirt after we're together, you remind me of these black roses.” His

she adored them. It was something

against Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for a

all you got

to come.” Cecilia turned, draping

“Help me change”

Mark noticed the kids peeking through the door. It wasn't

the