Rena, familiar with Elaine since Peter had recently spoken of her, paused and assessed her.

After a moment, Rena acknowledged with a smile, "Yes. What's on your mind?"

Elaine, skilled in flattery from her time serving Chandler, launched into her spiel while Rena listened passively.

Eventually, Elaine cautiously broached the subject of Mark. Nervously biting her lip, she confessed, "Mrs. Fowler, I have deep feelings for Mr. Evans. I'm considering pursuing him and would like your perspective."

Rena, with a polite but distant smile, responded, “I can't dictate my uncle's choices. But I doubt my grandmother would welcome anyone but Cecilia into the Evans family. Perhaps, Miss Shaw, you should consider other prospects."

Elaine wasn't naive.

She sensed Rena's disapproval but dared not provoke her.

After sharing a few words with Wendy, Rena left the club. She noticed Mark and Cecilia having an argument near their car, with Mark appearing to be appeasing Cecilia.

Wendy, amused, asked, “Mrs. Fowler, shall we greet them?"

Rena, running her fingers through her hair, settled into the car and replied with a faint smile, "No need to stir the pot. Also, Wendy, even though Cecilia can handle herself, keep an eye on Miss Shaw.

Young girls can be impulsive and might act disgracefully."

“Okay, don't worry."

As the black Rolls-Royce pulled away, Rena settled back into her seat, her thoughts drifting.

Her life with Waylen was smooth sailing, perhaps even a bit too mundane compared to her uncle's and Cecilia's. Yet, in this simplicity, she found a sense of joy.

The contentment of a disciplined life often escaped others' understanding.

Meanwhile, Mark was still trying to cheer up Cecilia in their car.

The sight of Elaine had soured Cecilia's mood. Although she wasn't openly hostile to Mark, her displeasure was evident.

"I didn't even glance at her. She can't hold a candle to you."

Cecilia shot him a look.

"If you didn't see her, how would you know whether she's pretty or not? She bragged about bearing you more kids.