Peter returned during the conversation and overheard Zoey’s remarks.
After ending the call, Mark inquired, “Has she been safely sent back?”
Peter nodded in understanding. After a brief moment of contemplation, he suggested, “If you truly have feelings for her, why not consider it? There isn’t a significant age difference between you two, and she’s both attractive and innocent.”
Mark’s mind drifted away, replaying the memory of their kiss in the club’s bathroom, evoking a sense of pleasure.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter a while, he snapped back to reality, a bitter smile forming on his lips. “We’re not compatible. Her brother is with my niece. No, and she’s too pure. | don’t think she should get involved with me.”
With those words, Mark took the bathrobe and headed for a shower.
The following day, Cecilia descended the stairs at a leisurely pace.
Voices of conversation drifted from the living room, revealing Korbyn and Waylen engrossed in a discussion.
Korbyn, sipping his tea, said with cunning insight, “| heard the tax bureau is targeting Harold again. The whole investigation team paid him an early morning visit. It looks like he’s in for some tough times.”
Clearing his throat, Korbyn inquired, “Waylen, was that your doing?”
Waylen, well aware of the situation, replied in a reserved manner, “It seems to be the work of another party. | suspect Harold has offended someone.”
Korbyn nodded, knowing exactly who that someone was. Who else but that individual possessed such power and held a grudge against Harold?
Unbeknownst to them, Cecilia’s heart raced with anticipation.
Did Mark have something to do with this?
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDid he truly take action against Harold because of his disrespectful words?
Suddenly, Cecilia felt a strong urge to see Mark.
Skipping breakfast, she drove to the hotel where Mark was staying. She hadn’t yet decided what to say when they met but she simply longed to be in his presence.
Arriving at the top floor of the hotel, she rang the doorbell.
However, there was no response for quite some time.
Coincidentally, the hotel manager passed by, recognizing Cecilia as Mark’s guest.
He informed her, “Mr. Evans has checked out.”
He’d left…