Cecilia replied nonchalantly, "She has no choice, even if she's unwilling."

Cecilia had no intention of making a scene in the first place.

Yet, because of Mark's interference, she felt obliged to assume responsibility.

Simon suddenly felt the gravity of it all.

He finally understood who he absolutely could not afford to offend in the entertainment industry: Cecilia.

No wonder Flora had warned him.

He had been skeptical.

Cecilia settled the bill and stood up.

Simon hurriedly rose from his seat and said breathlessly, "Cecilia, please wait for me." He almost choked.

"I came to see Mr. Evans, but I came empty-handed. There's a fruit store nearby; I'll quickly purchase some fruits. Please wait for me."

Cecilia declined the offer.

She offered a faint smile, remarking, “Actually, Mark places significant importance on a person's appearance."

With those words, Cecilia departed.

Simon couldn't help but touch his face and then his oily hair, feeling rather self-conscious.

Cecilia returned to the ward.

She found Mark engrossed in a morning newspaper. Recognizing her footsteps, he inquired casually, “How did the conversation go?"

Cecilia closed the door behind her.

She leaned against it and recounted the recent events to Mark.

Mark found himself rather taken aback.

Knowing Cecilia's disposition, he understood that she wasn't inclined to engage in cutthroat competition, let alone having chosen an art student with a junior college background as her supporting cast.