Chapter 44

Nicholas showed up at a club with Clara. People at the entrance couldn't help but steal glances when they saw Nicholas pull up on an electric scooter—it definitely wasn't the usual entrance. They walked into a private room. Inside was a man who immediately stood up when he saw them. "Mr. Evans." "Mark, I'm not a CEO anymore. Just call me by my name." "Alright, Nicholas! I'm honestly so glad to see you bounce back! Been waiting for this day for ages," Mark Anderson said with a grin. Mark turned to Clara. "And this is?" "This is my fiancée, Clara," Nicholas replied, then looked at Clara. "This is a friend of mine, Mark." "So it's true your dad picked you a fiancée. Wow, didn't expect her to be this stunning. Miss Howard, hello! I've heard all about you. Nicholas wouldn't be where he is today without your help." "No need to thank me," Clara replied lightly. Mark sensed that Clara came off a bit distant. Kind of reminded him of how Nicholas used to be. They sat down to talk business, not b