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    “So, what brings you here today?” Dani probed, her voice light but with an undercurrent of scrutiny.


    Hackett let out a nervous chuckle, more a stammer than augh. “Considering you’re at the helm of this acquisition, I just wanted to clear the air. Any past misunderstandings—I hope there are no hard feelings.”


    Dani looked at him, her expression shifting to one of perplexity. “Why? There’s nothing to clear. You seem to be overstating things. Weren’t you the one who always preached that women should be seen as mere adornments for men, advising Cedric against pampering me too much? I must admit, sometimes your observations might hold a grain of truth.”


    Herst words,ced with a sweet, sardonic smile, sent a fresh wave of anxiety crashing over Hackett. Hisplexion turned ashen as the full implication of her words slowly dawned on him.


    Cedric and Dani couldn’t have been more different.


    Her indifference was absolute.


    After speaking, she turned her attention back to her meal,pletely ignoring Hackett. Not even his position as the president of themerce association had any influence on her. She didn’t even offer a few polite words to conclude the conversation.


    Across the table, Hackett sat tensely, embarrassment gnawing at him.


    It wasn’t until Dani had left, not even casting a nce behind her, that Hackett’s face hardened. Rising from his seat, his expression was cold.


    The surrounding diners, familiar with Hackett, were visibly shocked. They had always regarded him as amanding figure, yet now, he appeared diminished in front of Dani. Whispers filled the room.


    “Hackett seemed so powerful before!”


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    “Absolutely. At a recent auction, when he was outbid on something he wanted, the winner ended up with a broken leg. Everyone thought Hackett was untouchable.”


    “It’s surprising to see him outmaneuvered by a young woman like Dani, given his experience.”


    “Look at him, drenched in cold sweat.”


    “But shouldn’t all eight association members be here? What is Hackett doing here alone?”


    “He must be trying to secure Dani’s mercy behind closed doors while still boasting about his influence in public. Knowing Dani, she won’t bother to set the record straight.”


    As they spoke, they captured Hackett’s stern face and shared the images online.


    Fuming, Hackett could barely contain his anger.


    It had been a long time since he had felt this humiliated.


    Straightening up, he strode out of the Elite Lux dining hall.


    Even as he walked away, the echoes ofughter followed him. “Look at him! Nothing but empty threats. We all know he’s lost his edge. It’s about time he stepped aside!”


    As Hackett entered the elevator, his face contorted with fury. He mmed his fist against the wall.


    With renewed resolve, Hackett vowed to bring down Elite Lux.


    He rushed to themerce association and summoned the other seven members.


    On the phone, he insisted they urgently assemble within half an hour to n their counterattack against Dani’s economic measures. As he paced, hands clenched on his hips, his anger intensified, and fantasies of retribution against Dani filled his mind. Despite his demands, thirty minutes ticked by without any of the members appearing.


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