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    Hackett forced a smile. “Everyone knows how deeply you cherish your wife. And I could see it now.” Cedric’s expression remained unreadable.


    Hackett pressed on, “However, I believe your wife is a bit too ruthless. In business, we should greet people with warmth to ensure sess.”


    Cedric arched an eyebrow, his expression still cool. “Is that so?”


    Hackett opened his mouth to respond when Cedric casually added, “Are you implying that your family’s sess is thanks to your wife winning favor from others?”


    Hackett’s face stiffened at the words, his expression locking in ce. After all, no one dared speak to the president of themerce association in such a manner.


    Hackett’s face remained rigid for a long moment before he clenched his teeth and said, “Mr. Phillips, you must be joking. I was simply offering some advice. Maintaining a bnced rtionship is essential. I’ve heard your wife was your first love, so it’s natural for you to be so protective of her. But if you focus too much on your wife, your standing at home will suffer. In love, it’s vital to maintain the upper hand.”


    Cedric’s gaze grew cold, his eyes locking onto Hackett.


    Hackett’s face took on a smug grin. “There are three tricks to dealing with women. Would you like to hear them? First, don’t spoil them too much, but don’t ignore them either. Treat them like a cat—tease them when you’re interested, and give them space when you’re not. Second, don’t give them too much power. Otherwise, they’ll start thinking they’re someone important, and it will be harder to put them in their ce. Third, don’t shower them with too much money or let them unt themselves in public. Keep them like a bird in a cage, dependent on you. This way, they’ll always rely on you, a puppet in your hands.”


    With each word, Cedric’s expression grew icier.


    Hackett had often shared these thoughts with others, and as the president of the association, he was ustomed to ttery. He felt a sense of satisfaction sharing his “insights” with Cedric, believing it might bring him closer to him.


    Business and women were always the best topics to bond over. A couple of drinks, and men would treat each other like old friends.


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    “Mr. Graves,” Cedric called out.


    Hackett smiled, responding, “Yes?”


    “If I remember correctly, you started your career in the entertainment industry, didn’t you?”


    Hackett, slightly puzzled, replied, “Yes.”


    “1 recall your female artists often y roles as independent, strong, and dignified women. So, in your view, are women just meant to depend on men?”


    Hackett chuckled. “That’s just a marketing strategy. Women today love that image, don’t they? They seem independent and strong, but deep down, they’re still fragile and need support. We just give the market what it wants.”


    Hackett’s filmpany had produced many female-led blockbusters, each a hit. No one expected that beneath the facade of championing female independence, Hackett actually held women in contempt.


    “Mr. Phillips, you’re just too devoted. We should talk more about these matters in the future. You’ll see how enjoyable it can be.” Hackett grinned at Cedric. “I wonder if you’d be interested in visiting my home. My three daughters just returned from studying abroad and are at home. They all admire you greatly.”


    Cedric nced at Hackett’s sycophantic grin, his stomach turning with disgust. “Is that so?”


    “Mr. Graves, you really go all out for business. Don’t forget, I’m a married man.”


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