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    Carol’s tone was t. “Dani is busy and doesn’t have time for pointless social calls. They ruin her appetite. She’d prefer if you didn’te back.”


    Alexander blinked, caught off guard. “Why? We had a great talk yesterday.”


    “Did you?” Carol shot him a look of pure disdain. Alexander had the unmistakable air of a man who basked in his own wealth, daring it for all to see. “Maybe that’s how you saw it, but we didn’t. No reason to stay in touch. End of story.”


    With that, Carol turned on her heel and headed upstairs.


    “Dani, I honestly don’t get what you ever saw in him.”


    Dani skimmed the report in her hands, clearly unbothered. “He hasn’te back, has he?”


    Carol shook her head. “Nope. He looked pretty shaken. Doubt he’ll be back.”


    Dani gave a slight nod. “Alright.”


    The previous show’s massive sess had breathed new life into Elite Lux. Business was booming, keeping Dani buried in work. Before she knew it, a month had slipped by.


    One evening, an auction was taking ce.


    Dani wasn’t keen on attending, but Carol insisted on dragging her along, iming she needed a change of pace. The car rolled to a stop at the auction venue.


    Even before stepping out, they spotted Cedric and Alexander near the entrance. Alexander strutted around like he owned the ce, radiating arrogance, his voice never pausing as he spoke with a self-satisfied smirk. His finger repeatedly jabbed in Cedric’s direction, emphasizing his injured leg.


    Alexander spoke loudly, so much so that even through the slightly open window, Carol could catch every word. “Cedric, this was your doing, wasn’t it? Everything was settled that day—Dani agreed to leave you and marry me. But then, suddenly, she changed her mind. What did you say to her? A grown man like you, resorting to these desperate theatrics. Don’t you find that embarrassing? Cedric, do you even understand what love really means? It’s about letting go, about making the person you love happy. But you? You’re just being selfish. That injured leg of yours? It’s karma. Someone like you has no right to be loved by Dani. With that leg of yours, you shouldn’t even be showing yourself in public. Do you have any idea what people are saying? They’re wondering how someone like Dani—a globally respected executive—could possibly have a husband who looks like this. Have you even considered how humiliating it must be for her to be the subject of such gossip?”


    Alexander carried himself with an air of arrogance, drawing curious nces from those nearby.


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    Carol turned to Dani. “Want me to step in?”


    Dani’s gaze flickered to Cedric’s silent figure. Her voice was steady. “No need.”


    Carol hesitated, noting the distinct chill in Dani’s tone.


    The car slid into a spot in the underground parking lot.


    As Dani entered, Alexander, seated in the front row, waved eagerly, practically beaming.


    He shouted, “Dani! Over here!”


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