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    It was clear they saw Cedric as the true power behind the scenes. To them, Dani, with her youthful appearance, hardly seemed capable of making waves in the business world.


    Paying no heed to their ttery, Cedric pulled out a chair for Dani, his voice soft as he said, “Have a seat.”


    Dani took her seat.


    The eight men chuckled, exchanging knowing nces. “Mr. Phillips, you truly dote on your wife.”


    Hackett joined in,ughing. “That’s how it should be! A happy wife means a happy life, after all.”


    Marc added with a smirk, “No wonder yourpany thrives in business. We should take notes from you, Mr. Phillips.”


    While they talked, Hackett politely gestured for Cedric to take a seat. Cedric settled into his chair, prompting the eight men across from him to do the same.


    Cedric sat with a straight posture, while Dani’s chair was slightly askew, making it appear as though Cedric alone faced the eight men. With her petite frame almost swallowed by the oversized chair, Dani faded into the background, easily ignored by the group.


    The eight men watched as Cedric poured a ss of water for Dani, but she shook her head. “I’m not thirsty.”


    Setting the ss in front of himself, Cedric offered, “Want to go for a walkter? There’s a new shopping za, and I heard they have great snacks. You’ve been craving something sourtely, haven’t you?”


    Dani gave a small nod. “Let’s go once this is done.”


    The eight individuals on the other side observed their conversation, exchanging nces as if they weren’t even present.


    Cedric was known for being difficult to deal with, yet his attentiveness towards Dani was undeniable.


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    If Cedric stayed firm, their backup n was to target Dani instead.


    In the end, women could always be won over with jewelry, designer clothes, andvish gifts.


    Modern women were all gold diggers anyway. Dani couldn’t possibly resist the temptation of wealth.


    That assumption put them at ease, making them believe the night wouldn’t be a total loss.


    They could only hope this business feud would end soon, or the entire association might fall apart.


    Unable to hold back any longer, Farley spoke up first. “Mr. Phillips, we’re here not only to reconnect but also to discuss some pressing business matters.”


    Sitting upright with an unreadable gaze, Cedric asked evenly, “What business matters?”


    Once again, the eight of them exchanged uncertain nces.


    Huey let out a small chuckle, took a sip of water, and said, “We’ve met before, haven’t we? At thest charity auction, we both had our eyes on a piece of jewelry, and you eventually…” Clearly, Huey was attempting to butter Cedric up.


    Cedric lifted a hand to cut him off. “Apologies, but I have ns to take my wife for a walkter. I’ll give you fifteen minutes. Will that be sufficient?”


    The eight men across the table froze in disbelief.


    “Fifteen minutes?” Hackett choked out. That wasn’t even enough time for introductions. They had prepared extensive arguments and even nned to invite the couple to a private clubter. But faced with Cedric’s detached demeanor, Hackett swallowed his frustration. “Fifteen minutes it is!”


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