At dusk, Cecilia called Mark.

She said in a hushed tone, "Rena is still more clever. I really can't match her."

Mark, sitting with documents in front of him, smiled and replied, "You don't have to compete with Rena. Cecilia, I Before Mark could finish his sentence, Cecilia interjected, "But I want to be stronger. I don't want to hide behind you every time, relying on you to protect me from trouble. Mark, I've grown up. I can also be of assistance to you.”

Mark fell silent for a while, struggling to convey his emotions.

Sensing the gravity of the atmosphere, Cecilia playfully teased, "Mark, I hope you'll enjoy your golden years."

Mark's emotions swirled between anger and amusement.

He loosened his tie with a chuckle and retorted, "Weren't you content last night?"

Cecilia blushed and didn't want to prolong the conversation. She promptly hung up.

She was currently in her office.

After ending the call, she spotted someone standing across from her-

-it was Elaine.

Cecilia regarded her silently.

Slowly, Elaine approached and sneered.

"Sometimes I envy you. You stole Mrs. Fowler's boyfriend, and she's even helping you."

Cecilia couldn't help but laugh.

“Is this your doing, Elaine? Aren't you afraid of my retaliation?"

Gritting her teeth, Elaine replied, “You won't."

Cecilia was genuinely surprised by her confidence.

Elaine's voice grew colder as she continued, “I know you're counting on me to put on a rivalry show. You are counting on me to win a prize with this film, but have you ever thought about whether you have the capability for that, Cecilia? You're just a worthless woman.

You don't deserve Mark's love."