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    Carol’s voice tightened with anger. “From what I’ve found, she’s been incredibly devoted to him. Dani, think about it—was that explosion Cedric’s doing? Did he try to eliminate you for Elite Lux’s fortune, only to miscalcte and end up crippled himself? If so, he’s only reaping what he sowed.”


    Dani remained by the window, silent and unmoving, lost in thought. By the time she turned back, the ck car had already vanished into the night’s abyss.


    Carol, noticing the shift in Dani’s expression, grew restless. “Dani, don’t be swayed by his frailty. The ones who seem the most pitiful are often the most corrupt at heart.”


    Her voice hardened. “Let me handle them.”


    But Dani’s tone was final. “You can go.”


    Carol’s frown deepened. “Dani, don’t fall for that act! Cedric is no different from Alexander—both cut from the same deceitful cloth.”


    Dani said nothing.


    The roompsed into a heavy, calcted silence.


    Carol stormed out, her frustration palpable.


    The following day, Alexander strolled in with a bright smile. “Dani, I know you’re swamped and barely have time for anything, so I figured lunch break was the best chance to catch you. How about dinner with my father tonight?” Sensing that Dani might still see his father as the cold and ruthless man from before, Alexander quickly added, “He personally asked me to bring you. He insists on cooking himself. Dani, just this once. Please do me a favor.”


    Dani’s eyes flicked up to meet his.


    Alexander’s requests were always different from Cedric’s.


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    Even in a plea, there was an effortless arrogance in Alexander’s voice, a lingering sense of entitlement.


    Over the years, Alexander had absorbed much of Elite Lux’s empire. The copse of themerce association had worked in his favor, and now, his growing empire thrived—his every move calcted, his demeanor sharp with the cunning of a seasoned businessman.


    The past three years remained a blur in Dani’s mind, like a story she had never read. Yet, the lingering sense of distaste was sharp, unwavering. She was about to refuse instinctively, but Alexander quickly added with a smile, “My father knows he wasn’t exactly polite to you before, and he truly wants to make amends. He’s not been in the best healthtely. Dani, please understand—it would mean a lot to me. Just this once, okay? How about a simple meal downstairs at your cafeteria instead ofing over to my ce? Would that be alright?”


    After a brief pause, Dani gave a small nod.


    Alexander’s grin widened, satisfaction lighting up his features.


    But by evening, Alexander arrived downstairs, stepping into her office with an apologetic look. “Dani, I messed up. I forgot to tell my father about the change in ns, and he’s already gone ahead and prepared dinner at home. If you don’te, I’ll never hear the end of it. Just this once,e back with me?”


    Dani remained seated, her expression unreadable, her gaze steady. Without missing a beat, Alexander dialed Richard and switched to speaker mode.


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