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    Niks didn’t respond, still walking without a second thought. Once inside the car, his secretary nced at him, puzzled. “Sir, do you think Alexander will agree to be your secretary?”


    “He will.”


    The secretary remained confused.


    Niks smirked. “Alexander is the type who talks a big game. Life and death, all casually discussed. But when ites time to act, he hesitates. Offer him enough, and he’ll bend. At the end of the day, men like him are no different from most—”


    “They’ll chase after whatever benefits them and run from anything that might harm them.” The secretary nodded in understanding.


    “But the real issue is someone like Cedric! He’s obsessive, and his motives are pure. A man like that can’t be swayed by anything you offer. He knows exactly what he possesses and what he’s willing to give. No matter how much you throw at him, he remains untouched. Those types are the hardest to deal with!” Niks added, a hint of irritation in his voice.


    After all, why else would he go through the trouble of seeking Alexander out? He had crossed paths with many like Alexander and knew precisely how to manage them.


    So, when his secretary informed him that Alexander had agreed to the coboration proposalter that evening, Niks was hardly surprised.


    “Coboration proposal? He’s just trying to save face. If it weren’t for his seven years with Dani, I wouldn’t even waste my time with someone like him!”


    Niks always carried himself with that air of superiority.


    Dani was engrossed in a book in the living room when Niks straightened himself and cleared his throat. He felt a strange unease, unsure why his usual confidence faded in her presence. He felt as though he was her subordinate.


    “Dani, I’ve secured a preliminary cooperation agreement with Phillips Group. Also, I’ve recently hired a new secretary. You don’t mind, do you?” Niks asked.


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    A hint of annoyance crept in. Why was he reporting the hiring of a secretary to Dani, anyway? On what grounds did he feel the need to? Yet for some reason, he feltpelled to speak.


    Niks watched Dani, irritationcing his tone.


    Dani, still lost in her book, said casually, “Pass me the tissues.”


    Niks handed her the tissues and grumbled, “I’m not your servant!”


    Dani didn’t look up. “Oh, really?”


    Her indifferent tone only fueled Niks’ frustration.


    “I don’t care who you hire as your secretary, but if you let anyone step foot into the vi, I’ll make sure you regret it,” Dani said without looking up.


    Niks shot back, “Why not? My secretary handles my meals and clothing, which are crucial to me.”


    Dani nced up at the privileged young man before her. “Because this is my home. If you want more freedom, you’re wee to move to a hotel.”


    Her sharp reply left him momentarily speechless. He nced toward the kitchen and tried to negotiate. “After all, I’m Cedric’s brother! I should have some privileges others don’t. It’s just a secretary; you can’t be this strict with me!”


    Dani seemed amused by the word ‘brother.’ She nced at Niks and said, “Then perhaps you should show the respect due to your brother.”


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