Peter unveiled the lunchbox, beaming, âSeems Mrs.
Evans has prepared something else today.
â
Mark surveyed the dishes and noted some distinct variations.
The presence of lean meat dishes was conspicuous.
Taking a bite, he frowned, remarking, âThis wasnât prepared by my mother today.
Perhaps she took a day off and let the servant handle it.
The meat is overly chewy and undercooked.
â
Ever the flatterer, Peter grinned, replying, âYour palate is truly impeccable.
I doubt even the renowned food critics on air could rival you.
â
The duo conversed with ease.
Mark, being both talented and a charmer, quipped, âMy taste buds discern more than just food.
Theyâve also won over many women, including difficult ones like Cecilia.
â
Engrossed in their banter, neither noticed the figures by the door.
Cecilia, along with Markâs female secretary, had overheard.
The blood drained from Ceciliaâs face, a mixture of embarrassment and irritation evident.
The secretary, equally flustered by the situation, swiftly made her exit.
Cecilia, though intending to leave unnoticed, caught the eyes of the two men.
Peter, realizing the gravity of the situation, attempted to defuse it, saying, âMr.
Evans is just naturally charming, always full of sweet nothings.
.
In her younger days, Cecilia would warmly address Mark as âUncle Mark* and do wild things with him.
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But hearing Mark discuss intimate matters so nonchalantly, a wave of discomfort and indignation washed over her.
Without a word, she turned and departed.
Markâs demeanor shifted from composed to anxious.
Dropping his food, he dashed after her.
His usually composed self now replaced with urgency, he was a sight for the onlooking secretaries as he frantically pressed the elevator button.
Inside the elevator, Cecilia tried to regain her composure.
Her cheeks still flushed, she replayed Markâs words, feeling a mix of anger and embarrassment.
Each recollection brought a fresh tear, blurring her vision.
Upon reaching her car, Cecilia wasted no time in starting it.
The thought of facing Mark was unbearable.