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.

close, pressing her against the wall, and

in, his forehead touching

warm, Cecilia lightly nudged

it together; we’re

a grin, Mark straightened up, leading her

reached

a different person as he began speaking with a newfound

few more drinks with you, but my wife just returned

collect me; we have some matters to sort out

My apologies.

spread across

face drained of

assuming Mark was referring

Mark, a statuesque,

eldest daughter of the influential

or another, sought the

promptly stood, greeting her

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