Chapter 2021

No one had the audacity to protest Mark’s exit, though they exchanged light banter.

But then, a defiant voice chimed in, “Mr.

Evans, if you’re Leaving early, shouldn’t you at least down three drinks as penalty?”

A hush settled over the room.

ALL eyes fixed on Elaine, whose demeanor oozed confidence.

She obviously did it out of her jealousy of Cecilia.

The evening had been going smoothly until Cecilia’s arrival, which meant Elaine missed out on quality time with Mark.

The tension was palpable.

moved Mark aside and

hinted at anxiety, but she stood her ground, believing she

an actress, while

a decade younger than Cecilia, Elaine was convinced of her allure, especially

gracefully lifted the goblet he used, and took a

It was just water.

tilted her head back, consuming its

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by her actions,

poised to intervene until a subtle

goblet and reached for a bottle of strong alcoholic

finger as she

with a hint of mockery, “Miss Fowler,

three glasses

Evans’s behalf?”

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