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.

her close, pressing her against the wall,

his forehead touching hers, whispering, “You’re even

warm, Cecilia lightly nudged

together; we’re in

straightened up, leading

they reached the

making him seem almost a different person as

intended to share a few more drinks with

we have some

My apologies.

uncomfortable hush spread

drained

worried, assuming Mark was referring to Cecilia as his

a statuesque, striking woman

daughter of

some point or another, sought the Fowler

promptly stood, greeting her warmly,

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