The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

Chapter 543 Late Night Visit

Mark slipped out the bar's back door.

The night was pitch black, and the streets were eerily quiet.

His steps were heavy, his mind racing with a whirlwind of thoughts.

Dean's plan felt like a ticking time bomb, ready to blow at any moment.

Mark knew that once he got involved in this mess, it would be nearly impossible to get

out. Dean was ruthless, but also impulsive and mentally weak. If things went south, Mark might end up taking the fall.

Dean had the Lancaster family to back him up, and he could always escape to Everglade City if things got too hot.

But what about Mark?

He had spent his whole life in Emerald City. Where could he possibly run to?

Mark took a deep breath, trying to figure out his next move.

Suddenly, a light flashed behind him, followed by the blare of a car horn. He jumped like a frightened cat and quickly turned around, only to see a black sedan slowly passing by. Through the window, he could make out two stern faces.

It was Michael and Patrick!

Their gazes pierced through the night, straight into Mark's heart.

Mark's heart tightened, and he quickly turned away, trying to hide his panic and pretend he hadn't seen them.

But Patrick wasn't about to let him off the hook.

stopped next to Mark, and Patrick opened the door,

no

roseer

his nervous expression, Michael and Patrick

been a while since we had a drink together,

He couldn't refuse, especially with

of Dean, Michael was a big shot in Emerald City,

forced a smile before getting

tense. Michael's gaze was sharp, like an eagle's, fixed

beside him, smirking, and then

you'd set me up with that drink last time! You've got connections

shivered at Patrick's words and quickly apologized. "Patrick, it was all a misunderstanding. I... I didn't

a cold snort. "Enough, Mark. The Sophia case is closed. Stop pretending with me! Wasn't it you who lured me into that drink? Got Michael caught up with Sophia and

mentioned Dean, and

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now, couldn't miss

and couldn't utter

more; they knew Dean had

goal tonight: to get Mark to

was putting her child to sleep while the nanny quietly tidied up.

Brown, someone is here

a sense of unease washing over

she remained calm and asked

remained unchanged, her response steady. "It's a woman. She says...

Cousin?

nanny, Emily gently patted her

on the couch, looking exhausted. Seeing Emily come down, Alice stood up, her mouth opening