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    After all, why do so many CEOs go to great lengths to project an image of a perfect family life?


    A stable public image is key to gaining investors’ trust.


    Cedric understood this basic truth better than anyone.


    Yet, he let the gossip about him spread without doing anything to stop it.


    Either Cedric was exactly what the rumors suggested, or… Lillian’s gaze fell on Dani, who was smiling.


    “Cedric, do you not care, or is it because you value Dani’s happiness over your own image and choose not to intervene?”


    As soon as she finished speaking, Lillian noticed Dani’s and Cedric’s eyes meet from across the crowd, followed by a shared smile. Something wasn’t right!


    There had to be more to it!


    Unless they were very close, there couldn’t be such a lingering, meaningful exchange of nces.


    Lillian’s curiosity was piqued.


    She grabbed Dani and pulled her into the courtyard.


    “Dani, what’s really going on between you and Cedric?”


    Dani had been enjoying the conversation inside, where they were discussing Cedric being caught in apromising situation, when Lillian abruptly dragged her out.


    Dani felt a twinge of regret.


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    “You’ve heard it all—Cedric likes men.”


    “Stop with the nonsense. I don’t believe it. Cedric is so traditional; he’s only ever had eyes for you!”


    “Then what do you want to ask me?”


    “What’s your rtionship? Are you and Cedric together? Is there something between you two…”


    Just as Lillian was about to get to the heart of it, the driver called to inform her there was an issue with the car.


    Lillian urged, “Don’t think you can run off, Dani. Stay here. I’ll be back. Don’t try to deceive me.” With that, she stormed out.


    Dani let out a soft chuckle and settled onto a nearby bench to wait for Lillian.


    What no one noticed was that someone had been observing from the balcony upstairs the entire time.


    It was Alexander, silent and unmoving.


    Keith approached Alexander and peered down. He saw Dani sitting gracefully on the bench, her long dress flowing elegantly around her.


    “You have to admit, even just sitting there, Dani radiates the elegance of an aristocraticdy. She mightck the harshness of someone in charge, but her charm is undeniable.”


    The moment he spoke, Keith felt a sharp, icy gaze cutting through him from beside him.


    “I didn’t mean it like that. I was just admiring her. What’s that supposed to mean, Alexander? You’re married. What does Dani have to do with you? Even if I do like her, what’s the harm in that?”


    Alexander’s cold gaze swept over him.


    “How dare you!”


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