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    The driver obeyed instantly, pulling over.


    “Get out!” Cedric demanded.


    Lydia stared at him. “We’re on an overpass!”


    Cedric’s gaze was unyielding, his tone merciless. “I said, get out.”


    Without hesitation, the driver stepped out, opened the door, and said with the same cold detachment, “Miss Vargas, please step out.”


    Seething, Lydia stepped out. The moment her heels touched the pavement, the driver shut the door, slid back into the car, and stepped on the gas.


    The sleek vehicle disappeared into the night.


    Lydia clenched her teeth, frustrated. Stepping out in her high heels, she barely caught her bnce as the wind tugged at her gown. She spat at the retreating taillights. “Jerk!”


    Inside the car, Cedric remained silent, his gaze fixed on the passing scenery while the driver concentrated on the road.


    But his mind was elsewhere. He kept seeing Dani’s expression from earlier when she saw him and Lydia at the auction.


    He was losing his damn mind.


    How had hee up with such a stupid idea?


    In the front passenger seat, his secretary, who had been holding back his frustration, finally snapped. “Mr. Phillips, you crossed the line tonight. Forget how the press will spin this. Do you have any idea how much this must have hurt your wife? She’s always distant with outsiders, but with us at Phillips Group, she’s kind and approachable. Do you know why? Because of you. She’s been doing her best tofort you, and this is how you repay her. Did you even see her face when she looked at you tonight? You’ve spoiled her so much, and you still did this to her? She left early tonight. She must have been devastated. If you keep this up, don’t be surprised if she walks away from you for good.”


    Thest sentencended like a p, and Cedric’s whole body tensed. “I wasn’t thinking then.”


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    The charity auction had been another tiresome and boring social event. CEOs often brought secretaries orpanions, but they didn’t often bring their wives. He just wanted to show his displeasure. He hadn’t meant to use Lydia to provoke Dani.


    The secretary scoffed. “Typical. When men get what they want, they stop valuing it. You spent years fighting for her. Now look at you. You’ve turned into aplete asshole.”


    The secretary sided with Dani.


    The driver, silently gripping the wheel, hesitated before speaking. “Mr. Phillips, your wife didn’t seem well tonight.”


    Cedric’s head snapped up, his sharp gaze locking onto the driver. “What did you just say?” His voice held an edge of urgency.


    The driver swallowed. “I mean it. When you were inside, I stepped out for a smoke. When I came back, I saw your wife and Lillian leaving. Lillian bent down to ask if she was okay. Your wife stood by the door for a long time, as if struggling to catch her breath. I ran to grab a bottle of water, but by the time I got back, they were already gone. Ryan was driving. He sped off.”


    Cedric’s hand, resting on his knee, trembled.


    A suffocating silence filled the car.


    His mind went nk.


    His secretary looked at him and sighed, rubbing his temple. “You should talk to her. You know she’s not unreasonable. It was just a charity auction. Exin yourself before this gets worse.”


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