However, in a quiet corridor, Elaine caught up with her, mockingly addressing her as "Miss Fowler."

Cecilia faced her calmly.

Her gaze fixed on the extravagantly dressed young woman before her, silent and unyielding.

Elaine, with a sneer, said, "Do you know why I refrain from calling you Mrs. Evans? Because you're not truly a couple. You might have two children together, but what of it? You've been divorced for ages.

I've done my homework. You two split up right at your wedding years ago."

Cecilia, lowering her gaze, let out a muted chuckle.

Lifting her eyes, she met Elaine's with a touch of scorn.

“Clearly, you've delved deep into Mark's history.”

And Cecilia was correct.

Elaine had indeed invested heavily in digging up Mark's past. She discovered his once-lauded history, his sacrifices made for Cecilia, and yet Cecilia seemed to have taken him for granted.

In Elaine's eyes, Cecilia was utterly unworthy of Mark.

Elaine's eyes welled up slightly.

"I can have his child too. I could even give him more children. I'm young, healthy, and able."

Cecilia laughed lightly.

She tossed her long black hair and said softly, "Miss Shaw, do you really think Mark is just looking for someone to bear his children?

You've done your research, so you must know about his numerous past girlfriends. Take Flora for instance. Do you believe you can match her status in society? And about Cathy, are you aware of her educational background? Or that her artwork has received international acclaim?

Mark's exes are all remarkable women.

What makes you think you stand out among them?"

Elaine, feeling humiliated, eventually managed a response, “But you're the least impressive of them all."

Cecilia nonchalantly replied, “True, I might be the worst. Indeed, I don't claim to know much."