Seeing her smile, Zoey liked her even more and chuckled.

"Oh, I can't beat Mark on that. I've been keeping an eye on the interaction between you two. I suppose he's determined to make advances to you with his arts of words."

Cecilia blushed even more at Zoey's words.

Just as Cecilia was about to say something in response, the butler came over and performed a respectful bow.

"Merry Christmas, madams.