Chapter 2030 Mark closed the office blinds and asked nonchntly, “A client?” “No, I don''t think so,” his secretary replied, shaking her head.


    “She mentioned her surname is Shaw.” Was it ine? Mark''s brow creased. He hadn''t expected ine to be so persistent, especially after he''d given no encouragement.


    Preferring not to meet her, he instructed his secretary, “Please tell her I''m unavable.


    The secretary, noticing an unusual hint of aversion on Mark''s typicallyposed face, pondered for a moment. She remembered ine being a well-known actress.


    She spected that perhaps ine was trying to get close to Mark for personal gains.


    Peter, overhearing the exchange, joined them, wiping sweat from his brow.


    He had just seen ine waiting outside in a thinning white dress, despite the chilly weather, and couldn''t believe her boldness.


    Rubbing his temple, Petermented, “I really underestimated her.” He figured ine must have done her homework on Mark''s marital status to dare such a bold move.


    Peter sighed at her naivety.


    Although Mark had a reputation as adies’ man in his youth, he had always associated with respectable women. He wouldn''t entertain the advances of someone like ine, who was known to be kept by some rich men.


    Besides, everything about ine paled inparison to Cecilia''s grace.


    Peter, trailing behind Mark, closed the office door and joined him in the elevator.


    Breaking the silence, Peter suggested, “I still need to handle Chandler. Perhaps I could apply some pressure?” Mark, straightening his shirt in front of the mirror-like wall, remained expressionless.


    After a pause, he replied, “Chandler''s issues have indeed been problematic. Handle it as you see fit, Peter, but ensure it doesn''t upset Cecilia.” He recalled Cecilia''s evident displeasure at the previous night''s dinner and resolved to be more circumspect in the future.


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    “Understood,” Peter assured with a smile.


    Meanwhile, ine was waiting outside thepany. Spotting Mark, she hurriedly approached him.


    “Mr. Evans, I''m truly sorry for what happenedst night. Please ept my apology.” Mark, however, disregarded her and headed straight for his car.