NovelBarAgreeing to his request, Cecilia contemplated that there would likely be minimal interaction between them in the future, considering their imminent familial ties.
The elevator ride was marked by a palpable silence, leaving Peter to sense that something might go awry during dinner.
As Peter pondered the situation, the elevator doors opened on the first floor and, to his surprise, Harold stood there, eyeing Cecilia with disdain.
“So, you ignored my calls and messages because you’ve found yourself a new boyfriend, huh, Cecilia? How old is he? At least 35,! suppose. Can such an old man satisfy your needs?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFurious tears welled up in Cecilia’s eyes.
Her feelings for Harold had been genuine and she had broken up with him because he cheated on her.
How dare he question her now?
Struggling to find words to refute him, Cecilia felt her anger boiling over.
Before Harold could continue his tirade, Mark nonchalantly struck a match and spoke up.
“Regardless of my age, any woman with me would undoubtedly find satisfaction. But | can’t say the same for you, Mr. Moore. It seems you’ve been too busy with other women totend to your home life. | wonder if you still can perform in the bedroom.”
Harold’s temper flared, and Mark simply straightened his shirt calmly. “By the way, my name is Mark Evans, and I’m Rena’s uncle.”
Harold was dumbfounded.
Mark Evans?
He couldn’t fathom that Rena’s uncle was Mark.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn that moment, Harold’s mind raced, recalling how he had deceived Rena for four years, how he had orchestrated Darren’s imprisonment, and how he had connived to connect with the Fowler family.
Unbeknownst to him, the legendary Mark Evans from Czanch was Rena’s uncle all along.
Harold instantly knew he probably wouldn’t get away with it.
He felt disoriented, his thoughts spiraling.
Concerned for Cecilia’s well-being, Mark insisted she join him in the suite for safety.
Upon entering the room, Mark instructed Peter, “Conduct an investigation into the Moore Group. If there’s anything even just slightly suspicious, have the team look into it tomorrow.”
Having been Mark’s assistant for a considerable time, Peter possessed keen discernment.
Recognizing Mark’s sour mood, Peter deduced it wasn’t solely due to Harold’s provocation.
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