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    The most pressing matter was to navigate through the current turmoil. After Hackett had left, Richard entered Alexander’s study.


    Even after all this time, Richard couldn’t help but be amazed when he saw Alexander’s face.


    “Alexander, weren’t you bothered by the association’s demands? What’s changed your mind now?”


    A storm seemed to brew in Alexander’s eyes as he exined, “Dani’s position is unattainable. If wealth doesn’t elevate me to her level, then I’ll climb the socialdder. My interest isn’t in the association itself, but I won’t overlook any opportunity that might bring me closer to her.”


    Once he cleared the association of its current members, his next move would be to bring Dani into the fold. By then, he would control the association, with Dani as his most loyal ally. For him, the setup was perfect.


    That evening, Alexander apanied Hackett’s three daughters into the hotel room. Under the scrutinizing gaze of the high-definition camera, Alexander wore Cedric’s face. He tried to maintainposure but couldn’t hide the satisfaction in his role.


    Behind the camera, Hackett watched, utterly astonished. Alexander was indeed a force to be reckoned with. Ruthless and determined, he wouldn’t stop until Cedric was out of the picture. His actions would push Cedric into an inescapable corner of public scandal.


    Meanwhile, Cedric had just navigated through a corporate crisis. Fresh from a shower and dressed infortable pajamas, he reclined on the bed, waiting for Dani’s arrival.


    When she entered, Cedric greeted her with a suggestive grin.


    Daniughed.


    “My love,” Cedric said as he leaped across the room and wrapped her in a tight embrace. “When will you make me a father? I long for a child with you.”


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    Dani chuckled softly. “Alright.”


    Cedric’s face brightened at her words, and he pulled her in for a deep kiss. Dani mentioned that she wanted to shower, and Cedric insisted on joining her.


    Reluctantly, she agreed. Just as she was about to embrace him, the ringing of a phone interrupted them.


    Dani nced towards the sound, breathless. “Your phone.”


    Cedric whispered seductively, “Let it ring.”


    Then Dani’s phone began to ring as well.


    As she reached for it, Cedric gently pulled her back to the bed.


    “Let yours ring too,” he murmured, his kisses trailing across her skin.


    Dani struggled to catch her breath under his affection. Suddenly, a knock at the door interrupted them.


    “Dani,” Lillian’s voice called from outside.


    Dani grasped Cedric’s hand to halt his advances. Cedric gave her a sulking look.


    With a soft chuckle, Dani teased, “Calm down, will you?”


    She then slid off him, quickly dressed, and grabbed her phone from the nightstand to contact Lillian.


    Lillian responded promptly, “Dani? Aren’t you home? I’m right outside your door.”


    ncing at Cedric, whoy on the bed looking dejected, Dani smiled gently and replied, “What’s going on?”


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