When the dishes were served consecutively, a hint of a smile grew more apparent at the corners of Mark’s lips. It felt like a breath of fresh air.
Arianne was rather puzzled. Was something wrong with him today? She knew that he always had a façade in front of everyone but something did not feel quite right.
After a moment of observation, she picked out a detail. No matter how he smiled in the past, his eyes looked like they were covered with ice. There was no emotion in them. Today, however, even his eyes were beaming…
Mark did not come up with absurd requests during the meal, which kept Arianne on edge. The contract was soon signed. The process was so smooth that it felt like a dream to her.
It was around eight at night when they exited the restaurant. The night breeze during this season was still a little chilly. Lily asked, “Arianne, are you going back with Mr. Tremont?”
Before Arianne could answer, Mark replied, “She’s my missus. Of course she’s going back with me. Ellie, let Miss Pierre send you back.”
Ellie Amore nodded and followed Lily into the company car.
Mark felt strange today. Arianne dared not go home with him. When Lily and Ellie Amore left, she said directly, “Alright, there’s no one else here. You don’t have to act like you’re the best to anyone and everyone anymore.”
Mark glanced at Brian, who was in the driver seat, and said, “Isn’t he someone?”
Arianne was speechless while Brian felt sorry for himself, being innocently dragged into this.
Nevertheless, had Mark just cracked a joke?
In the car, the man rested with his eyes closed as if he was exhausted.
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