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    At his words, the others exchanged pleased smiles, their expressions bright with satisfaction.


    Once Richard had left, a man beside Hackett leaned in and murmured, “Do you really think Dani will agree? She doesn’t seem like someone who’s easily swayed. Could it be that she’s going after us because she’s uncovered something about her mother?”


    Hackett shut him down. “Rubbish! What mother? Whose mother?


    That’s got nothing to do with us!”


    After stepping out of Hackett’s office, Richard didn’t head straight to his car.


    Instead, he pulled out his phone and dialed Alexander. “Hackett asked us to try and talk Dani out of it.” Silence stretched on the other end of the line.


    Richard exhaled sharply. “Why is Dani so determined to go up against them? These men are industry giants. If she pushes too far, they won’t just sit back and watch. If they decide to retaliate, she won’t stand a chance.” Still, Alexander said nothing.


    Frustration crept into Richard’s voice. “Alexander, I know how hard you worked to build your sess. And I know you want to be with Dani, but is it worth risking everything you’ve achieved? What if she refuses to back down and offends the wrong people? Even if you two get back together, you’ll be walking into a storm that won’t just pass.”


    Finally, Alexander spoke, his tone steady and unwavering. “Dad, stay out of this. Dani isn’t reckless. If she’s making a move like this, she has a reason. Let me figure it out.”


    Richard’s frown deepened, but after a long pause, he let out a reluctant sigh. “Alright.”


    Once he hung up, he ran a hand over his face.


    No matter how much he respected Dani, his priority was always Alexander.


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    And above all, he didn’t want to go back to the struggles of the past.


    Still, if Alexander was willing to wait, he would trust him to handle it. He forced himself to hold back from confronting Dani.


    But the next day, Dani made headlines again, this time for boldly acquiring yet another major corporation.


    Richard sat stiffly in front of the television, his eyes glued to the screen as Dani’s interview yed. A cold unease crept through him.


    Then, his phone rang.


    Hackett.


    “Richard, don’t you think your future daughter-inw is crossing the line?” Hackett’s voice was low, edged with something dangerous.


    Richard’s stomach tightened. “Well, uh…”


    “Have you spoken to Dani or not? Or did you, and she just brushed you off? If she doesn’t even listen to you, don’t expect us to sit back and watch. The association…”


    “Represents over three thousand of the country’s toppanies; we won’t let this slide.”


    Richard swallowed hard. “What’s the rush? I haven’t had a chance to talk to her yet. My schedule’s been packed. I’ll meet with Dani this afternoon. No, I’ll go right now!”


    He ended the call and shot to his feet, panic etched across his face.


    What the hell was Dani thinking?


    Was she seriously going up against the nation’s most powerful enterprises? If they joined forces against her, she’d be crushed.


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