Rotten Twins: Making a CEO a Daddy novel Chapter 318

Kyle pulled another long face.

Faced with his silence, Lyla said, “I’m grateful that you saved me. I will repay the debt if there’s a chance but I don’t belong here. Do you understand?” Lyla asked.

Kyle lifted his eyes. His clear eyes became hazy. “I don’t and I don’t need you to repay either.”

“I...”

“I didn’t save you because I was expecting something in return.”

“I know...”

“You don’t!”

Lyla, “...”

She was at a loss for what to say now.

Kyla took a deep breath. “When are you planning on leaving?”

“My health is back on track. I’ll depart within a week if nothing comes up.”

“So soon?” Kyle was caught by surprise.

Lyla merely replied, “I just can’t wait to get home.”

I was like a cat had Kyle’s tongue. Finally, he nodded. “Fine, I will book you a ticket.”

Dumbstruck, Lyla stared back at him before curling her lips into a smile. “Kyle, thank you. I will return the money back to you when I get back.”

Kyle gazed at her, hesitant to speak but held his tongue in the end. He walked into the house.

Lyla remained at the courtyard, without reading too much into the situation. Since it would not be long before the day of departure, she must take the time to enjoy her last moments here.

Sitting on a chair, she reflected on the memories made here with a smile across her lips.

Life sometimes worked miracles. One would think that perhaps that was it in life yet many wondrous and thrilling incidents may happen. It would always be a mystery when a special someone would pop up in one’s life.

Take Kyle and Amanda as an example, there was nothing thrilling about them but they embodied a log she came across while drifting in the middle of nowhere, providing with her help when it was most needed without expecting anything in return. She would never forget these innocent and mundane people.

With that in mind, the smile by the corner of her lips turned sweeter.

......

A cocktail party.

Dressed in a black suit, Mark was helping himself to some alcohol at the side.

He was not in formal wear as his bare sun-kissed neck was absent of a tie, showing a wild side to him. However, Mark seemed more charming either way.

A pair of eyes fixated on him from afar and the person was headed his way.

“Mr. Pattinson.”

Mark lifted his eyes to meet the person’s before he nonchalantly averted his gaze. He continued indulging in the wine.

“What’s the matter?”

Delilah came over carrying a glass of wine. “Let me keep you company if you want to drink.”

Sweeping a glance at her, Mark did not hold back and clinked glasses with her. “Tell me, what’s your agenda?” He then downed the drink.

Delilah kept her eyes on him as she gulped down the wine as well. “Can’t I look for you without an agenda?”

“If my memory serves me right, I told you that I don’t want to see you ever again.”

“You’re looking at me now. Nothing happened.”

Mark poured himself another drink. Since he could not be bothered to deal with her, Mark got up to leave.

“So you really don’t want to see me, huh?” Delilah questioned Mark who had his back facing her.

“Yeah.” Mark listlessly answered.

Delilah would probably be fuming by the unconcerned answer had she not known what kind of person Mark was.

She walked up to him. “I know that you’re still angry. I apologize for what I said the other day.”

Giving her a side glance, Mark lifted an unbothered smile. “Nothing to be angry about.” He turned to go elsewhere.

Delilah stood there beside herself with rage while looking straight at his back.

…...

“Mr. Fitchet, don’t. It’s not proper.”

“Ms. Collins, I have admired you for so long. I must drink with you today.”

“I can drink with you but Mr. Fitchet, you’re making me a little ill at ease.”

“What’s there to be ill at ease about?”

Mark caught a glimpse of this scene after taking a turn on his way to the toilet. He was unsure which organization this guy belonged to but the latter was currently getting a bit handsy with Delilah.

Delilah happened to catch sight of him too.

Her eyes were sending SOS signals.

Nevertheless, Mark stood there without any intention of coming forth.

Mr. Fitchet was getting physical with Delilah. “Ms. Collins, I’m an admirer of yours. What great skin you have.”

“You’re funny, Mr. Fitchet. Oh, please stop it.”

“What’s wrong?”

“My boyfriend will misunderstand if he catches you like this.”

“Boyfriend?” Mr. Fitchet frowned at the mention. “You have a boyfriend?”

Delilah gave a nod. “Yes.”

“Who is your boyfriend? How come I’ve never heard about his existence?”

The old man could not get off his back at home. Although it was not made clear that he was introducing women to Mark, Master Pattinson had welcomed countless ladies into the residence.

He frowned...

“What do you think?” Delilah probed.

Mark turned his head and gazed at her. “Sure, no problem.”

Delilah was surprised by Mark’s reply. She had made the suggestion before but was rejected. It was beyond her expectation that he would actually agree to it today.

“You’re... okay with it?” Delilah stared at him in shock, finding it hard to believe.

Mark looked back at her. “I should make it clear beforehand. We are not to interfere with each other’s lives apart from the time we’re playing pretend.”

As it was fortunate enough for him to give consent to the proposal, Delilah could not be bothered so much with the details. She swiftly agreed with the terms. “Okay, no problem.”

Without another word, Mark walked off.

Just then, Delilah suddenly reached out and held him by the arm.

Caught off guard, Mark frowned and shot a look at her hand.

Delilah happily replied, “I have a lot of partners here today. I don’t want the earlier incident to repeat itself so this is the safest way to ensure that.”

“You’re hands on real quick.”

“Of course,” Delilah answered with a smile. Ending the conversation, Mark walked out hand in hand with Delilah.

Everyone was in the know about the thing with Mark. Moreover, he usually would not show up to any kind of event, much less bring a female companion.

All eyes were on them the moment the pair emerged together.

Delilah appeared unfazed. Lifting her head and straightening her back, charm added to Deliah’s beauty.

“Mr. Perkins, Mr. O’Leary.” She greeted with a full smile.

Mark turned to her. “If you don’t want the earlier incident to repeat itself, what’s with the unnecessary greetings?”

“These people would usually make advances at me. I’m telling them now to stop hitting on me.”

Mark kept to himself. A man of his position required no formalities with these people. He was only a face, a face Delilah could pull everywhere to show off.

News traveled quickly.

There were reports about Mark being accompanied by a new girlfriend after two years that shook Alpine City.

It also stirred quite a buzz among the employees.

Lily frowned upon finding out.

Because of Lyla, Mark sunk to an all-time low for two years. Now that he had a girlfriend, Lily simply could not blame him for it. After all, no one knew better than her what Mark went through the past couple of years.

Gazing at the newspaper, she let out a sigh.

Lyla, would you feel comforted in heaven by the latest update?