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    “Just ignore the flowers, Joyce. Isn’t Cedric the one you really want?” He paused. “I’ve thought of a way.”


    Joyce didn’t bite immediately. She merely twirled a petal between her fingers, watching it as if deep in thought. There was no rush. Dani had three days to consider the partnership. A deal that profitable—she wouldn’t refuse.


    Once it was set in motion, she would have all the time in the world to be by Cedric’s side.


    Love cultivated under the right circumstances wouldst. That was her belief. Now that there was no marriage to bind her, she had every opportunity to make him hers.


    Alexander studied her coldly, seeing right through her schemes. “Men are easily enamored before marriage. Even after marriage, some still stray. But if a child is involved, that changes everything.”


    He leaned back against the sofa, his gaze sharp. “People have been saying Dani and Cedric were nning for a baby. Who knows? Maybe she’s already carrying his child.”


    Joyce’s fingers stiffened against the petals. Then, her eyes turned cold, filled with malice. “What was the n you just mentioned?”


    Dani rested her chin on her palm, her gaze lingering on Cedric as he arranged the flowers.


    Suddenly, her phone on the desk vibrated violently.


    She reached for it without much thought, answering casually.


    Russell’s voice came through, tight with urgency. “Dani, someone put out a hit in the undergroundwork. Ten billion dors—for Cedric.”


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    Dani’s expression turned grave in an instant.


    Cedric turned his head and saw the solemn look on Dani’s face. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his voice low with concern.


    Dani slowly lifted her head, a faint smile curving at the corners of her lips. “Nothing. Just go ahead.”


    Cedric wasn’t convinced. He was about to mention that Dani looked unwell when the office door suddenly burst open.


    Lillian rushed in, panting, her phone clutched tightly in her hand.


    She froze for a split second when her gazended on Cedric.


    Still holding the scissors, Cedric straightened, eyeing Lillian in confusion. Lillian pressed her lips together before blurting out an excuse. “Dani, Ryan is bullying me.”


    Dani gave a brief nod. “I’ll take care of him.”


    Without another word, Lillian turned and backed out of the office.


    Dani sat still for a moment before reaching for her water ss. Cedric watched her and immediately moved to help. “I’ll get the water for you.”


    Dani pointed to the flowers instead. “That needs trimming.”


    Cedric followed her gaze, then picked up the scissors and resumed cutting. Lillian was already waiting just outside the door. “Dani, have you seen the underworld bounty?” she asked in a hushed tone.


    Dani’s gaze turned sharp, ice-cold andced with deadly intent. “I saw it.”


    “Who the hell would do something this insane? An underworld bounty isn’t just some petty hit. The base price alone is over ten billion, enough to mobilize every mercenary out there. And all of this—just to capture Cedric? That’spletely insane!”


    Dani’s eyes remained as cold as steel.


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