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73. Lisa's Confession
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The problems in the Texas office were resolved. Mark formed a unique team of people he trusted to provide regular reports to prevent the same mistakes from happening in the future. So now he could return to New York with Lisa."As always, Mark. You're always reliable," said Mr. Alex as he received a detailed report from his adopted son on resolving the problem."It's a great coincidence that there's a solid team to work with and to ask for help and detailed information, Pa. And if I may, I'll send you a list of names that should be promoted, or at least get a special contribution bonus. Because I think they deserve it," Mark requested, which Mr. Alex immediately approved.It had been a long time since Mr. Alex had taken the time to consider Mark's suggestions and criticisms. As a rule, Mark's innovations and actions are always based on logical reasons, and his goals are clearly for the company's betterment. In short, Mark has earned total and unconditional trust from the owner of H CO
Between Love and Scandal 75. Hate But Miss
"What's with the greeting? Instead of welcome," Mark swore as he walked into Aileen's room.With his innocence."What? Why say welcome to someone who won't even say goodbye?" he snapped.Aileen said rudely. Her tone was angry."I'm sorry, Aileen. I--" "You don't care about me, do you? You don't think it's important to tell me, do you?" Aileen lashed out at Markrelentlessly until the man was stunned and didn't know how to respond."Hang on. Are you jealous or homesick, huh? Do you look so grim?" Mark rebuked whilesuppressing a smile at the corner of his lips. Which made Aileen even angrier."That's okay. Who would be jealous? Never mind longing. Be self-aware, please," Aileen said unacceptably.I see. Okay, she was angry that Mark didn't say goodbye and didn't tell her while he was away. But this was not a form of jealousy or longing. It was just a protest that she shouldn't behave like that in friendship."But why so angry? I just didn't have time to tell you at the tim
Between Love and Scandal 76. Mr Lucas Decision
"Listen, Mark. You should help your sister. I see Lisa is quite successful in the design world. Just don't let her lose her focus, that's all." Mr. Alex took the opportunity when Lucas and Lisa returned to their rooms. Only he and Mark remained in the living room to chat as usual."Okay, Dad. But I thought you wanted to introduce her to another man to get away from me? The one you said was good at the boutique business?" Mark asked for the man's identity."Ah, yes. As usual, you can always read my mind, huh? How is that possible? Not even Lucas can do that," Mr. Alex asked as he looked at his adopted son."I'm half Indigo, Dad. Hehehe." He said this absurd answer while chuckling amusedly. I don't know, but even though he wasn't the man's flesh and blood, Mark was usually the most understanding towards him compared to his two biological children."Maybe it's because you're the type of person who doesn't pay much attention to himself. So you're more able to pay attention to others aroun
Between Love and Scandal 77. Jealous
On the first occasion of the day, Lucas crossed paths with Aileen and said a quick hello. He didn't really expect the girl to respond well to his greeting. However, Aileen gave him a friendly smile.Lucas was stunned and disbelieving, but then he decided she might offer him a ride home later in the afternoon. Who knows, right?He didn't know that Aileen was just using him to make Mark jealous. Aileen didn't realize it would lead to a complicated situation later because Lucas wasn't a man to be used carelessly."Aileen, would you like to stop by the cafe before you go home? Shall we?" Lucas wasted no time. That very afternoon, he put the plan into action."Uh, I don't know where the cozy cafe is around here," Aileen replied, not saying yes but not refusing either."Leave it to me. Just tell me where you want to go," Lucas chirped.Aileen smiled. She followed Lucas to his car in the parking lot. And just as she wanted, Mark, who was with Lisa, saw them walking hand in hand."Is he the o
Between Love and Scandal 78. Heart Expression
"You! I did it because I wanted everything to end well. All because of Papa's wishes. I owe a lot to the Howard family. At least give me a chance to make things right. I told you that I would fight for our love. That should have convinced you, right?""You don't explain it that way. You scare me all the time. Afraid you'll turn to Lisa. Afraid you'll stop fighting for us. Afraid your goals will change. Not to me anymore, but--""Stop thinking like that. It hasn't even crossed my mind. I'm just struggling with it. I hope you'll wait because it's really all about us in the end," Mark said.There was a moment of silence. Mark stayed where he was, and so did Aileen. It seemed that the two of them had run out of words. Neither of them could speak."I'm going home. I hope after this you won't take any more risks by getting close to Ed," Mark concluded.Aileen was stunned. Mark looked very angry. Obviously, there was no warm hug or caressing hands in her hair, let alone a peck on the forehea
Between Love and Scandal 79. Lucas's Love
"So, when are you going to tell me the girl's name?" asked Lisa the next day as she and Lucas relaxed in the living room in the afternoon.And Lucas was relaxing in the living room in the afternoon."What girl's name do you mean?" Lucas frowned, not understanding."Ah, the one who made you read that romance novel on purpose," Lisa replied, reminding him oflast night when she found her brother reading in his room."Oh, no. I just found a good novel." Lucas argued. Which seemed very far-fetched becauseHe was pretty sure that his brother had never read a novel before."Ish! It's okay if you don't want to admit it. I guessed it myself. Aileen, right? Huuuft, that girl again.As if there's nothing else to try. Mark was fascinated by her. Now so is Brother Ed. Oh my!" Lisa grumbled in annoyance."Listen, Lisa. I'm trying to get close to Aileen. So you should just focus on Mark. Don't you really want to marry him?" Lucas said as he looked into his sister's eyes.Lisa was silent for a momen
Between Love and Scandal 80. Mark's Confirmation
"Just keep getting closer to Lucas," said a sarcastic voice from the other end of the line that Aileen heard on her cell phone."What the hell? I was just saying thanks for the novel, really," Aileen replied with the intention of showing off and making Mark even more angry. Who told you to do that, right? He thought to himself."Novel?""Yes. Lucas saw me with Hana's novel the other day, right. He thought I was a fan of this novel. It's a series of novels and he romantically gave me the rest of the series. I was bored," Aileen explained how the story really went."Ish! Are you so happy to be bribed with a novel?" Mark sneered, seemingly scolding Aileen."Yeah, let it go. I didn't ask for it. And I gave the novel to Hana anyway, because I'm not the one who's a fan of this novel, wkwkwk.""Oh, so mean!" Mark commented, chuckling at the end. Obviously, Lucas was on the ball as well. He was already at the stage where he dared to give Aileen gifts. Man, it looks like his threats are gettin
Between Love and Scandal 81. Sweet Moment
And the two people burned by romance approached each other. Eye contact that both radiated a great longing as well as an unspeakable overflowing of the heart that felt even more overwhelming when held only in the soul.Mark boldly lifted Aileen's chin slowly, then his lips came and gently kissed Aileen's pink lips, unadorned by lipstick that night. The sweetness his kiss tasted made Mark not want to stop there. He continued to squeeze and even taste his lover's lips as if there was no tomorrow. By then, Aileen was rebelling as she began to have difficulty breathing."Oh my! What kind of kiss is that? So greedy, you know!" Aileen pulled away and covered her swollen lips. They had only kissed once before, and even then, it was only a fleeting moment before embarrassment struck them both."That was... an annoyance kiss," Mark replied."So don't ever make me jealous again. The risk will be much worse than right now," Mark threatened with a menacing look.Aileen laughed. She thought to her
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