Wendy grinned and assured her, âGot it, Mrs.
Fowler.
â
Rena continued with her breakfast, and soon Elva was brought to her by the nanny.
Rena took care of her daughter gently.
Ceciliaâs situation was of minor problem to Rena.
The story of Mark and Ceciliaâs love had become the talk of Duefron in a single day, and the involved parties were honest about it.
With Renaâs assistance, the issue didnât escalate.
At dusk, Cecilia called Mark.
She said in a hushed tone, âRena is still more clever.
I really canât match her.
â
Mark, sitting with documents in front of him, smiled and replied, âYou donât have to compete with Rena.
Cecilia, I Before Mark could finish his sentence, Cecilia interjected, âBut I want to be stronger.
I donât want to hide behind you every time, relying on you to protect me from trouble.
Mark, Iâve grown up.
I can also be of assistance to you.
â
Mark fell silent for a while, struggling to convey his emotions.
Sensing the gravity of the atmosphere, Cecilia playfully teased, âMark, I hope youâll enjoy your golden years.
â
Markâs emotions swirled between anger and amusement.
He loosened his tie with a chuckle and retorted, âWerenât you content last night?â
Cecilia blushed and didnât want to prolong the conversation.
She promptly hung up.
She was currently in her office.
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After ending the call, she spotted someone standing across from her-
-it was Elaine.
Cecilia regarded her silently.
Slowly, Elaine approached and sneered.
âSometimes I envy you.
You stole Mrs.
Fowlerâs boyfriend, and sheâs even helping you.
â
Cecilia couldnât help but laugh.
âIs this your doing, Elaine? Arenât you afraid of my retaliation?â
Gritting her teeth, Elaine replied, âYou wonât.
â
Cecilia was genuinely surprised by her confidence.