Hesitant, Peter trailed off, embarrassment coloring his pause.


    Mark unwrapped a candy, his smile cryptic.


    Then, Peter shifted topics.


    “There’s a dinner party tonight, Edwin’s with you. nning on canceling?”


    Mark considered it.


    However, upon reviewing the document, he inquired, “Wasn’t this an investment-rted dinner? Summon Maria.”


    Peter stepped out to fetch one of Mark’s secretaries, Maria Manson.


    Shortly, Maria appeared, a smile ying on her lips.


    “Mr. Evans, tonight’s host is Mr. Simon Lewis, a big name in the showbiz. He’s anxious about funding for his project. He’s even managed to invite the y’s leadingdy-stunning and from Duefron’s elite. She rarely makes such appearances.”


    Mark’s curiosity piqued.


    Upon inquiry, Maria confirmed, “The actress is Cecilia Fowler.”N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    Peter’s gaze met Mark’s.


    Dispassionate, Mark instructed, “Inform Simon I’ll be punctual.”


    Maria nodded and exited.


    Peter’s smile was sly.


    “Perfect. The dinner has multiple investors.


    You could y Cecilia’s guardian angel.”


    Mark’s attention was anchored to the document.


    After a pause, he murmured, “In Duefron, she’s untouchable.”


    Mark’s intent was singr: to see Cecilia, even just from afar.


    Come afternoon, his taskspleted, Mark collected Edwin.


    To make up for his absence for the night, he suggested dinner out.


    Children typically favored fast-food like fried chicken, a preference Mark was willing to indulge.


    Yet, Edwin declined the fried chicken.