Chapter 2020

And Elaine, to Cecilia’s dismay, had taken a seat right beside Mark.

Feeling slighted, Cecilia believed she should show Mark a hint of her displeasure.

Mark was well-acquainted with Cecilia’s moods.

He found them more charming than irritating.

With a gentle yet firm grip, he took her hand.

“Come with me,” he urged softly, “An important business associate is here.

Let’s greet them before we leave.

Before she could protest, he guided her along.

In the midst of their walk, Mark gave in to an impulse.

wall,

his forehead touching

warm, Cecilia lightly

together; we’re in

a grin, Mark straightened up,

reached

seem almost a different person as he began

intended to share a few more drinks with

collect me; we have some matters to sort

My apologies.

hush spread across the

face drained of

worried, assuming Mark was referring to Cecilia as his

a statuesque, striking woman

was indeed the eldest daughter of

point or another, sought

greeting her warmly, “Miss

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