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    The rush of satisfaction was undeniable.


    Alexander had once looked down on her, and deep inside, he still did, but he had no choice now but to submit. She thrived on this feeling of control, loving every second of it.


    She turned her head slowly, her eyes glinting with interest as they met Alexander’s.


    “What did you say? I didn’t quite catch it.” Her voice dropped, icy and mocking.


    “Say that again?”


    Alexander knew thating to Joyce meant sacrificing his pride, but even now, he couldn’t shake the feeling of disgrace.


    He found himself wishing Dani were the one standing before him instead.


    With Dani, it wouldn’t feel like humiliation—it would have been yful, even enticing.


    He stood frozen while Joyce watched him patiently. She gave him time, waiting for him to finally surrender, piece by piece.


    “I’ll say it again.” Alexander clenched his jaw, grinding his pride into dust.


    “I ept your terms. What do you have to offer me?”


    Joyce let out a sharp, wildugh, almost manic in its tone. With a smug look, she turned to Alexander and asked, “This is the money I earned through sleeping with Doug. Does that bother you?”


    Alexander clenched his jaw, refusing to say a word.


    His pride wouldn’t let him.


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    Joyce let out a softugh, clearly enjoying every second of his difort without any rush.


    With a sly smile, she walked closer and started to undress him. First, she slid off his jacket, unbuttoned his shirt, and finally reached for the belt on his trousers.


    The sharp “click” of the belt buckle seemed to hit a nerve, echoing in his mind.


    Instinctively, Alexander’s hand shot up, holding the belt in ce.


    Joyceughed again, teasing, “What’s the matter?” Her fingers easily brushed his hand aside.


    “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten your brilliant n to save Bet Group.”


    Alexander’s gaze burned, his eyes streaked with anger and shame.


    The sheer humiliation coursing through him left him trembling faintly.


    Joyce’s smirk grew wider as she smoothly pulled the belt free.


    “You really should’ve considered all this before stepping into my world, don’t you think?”


    Her words lingered as her hand glided over Alexander’s firm stomach, fingers lingering just above his waistband. Just as her fingers inched lower, Alexander’s hand shot out and gripped her wrist firmly.


    Joyce’s crooked smile stayed in ce, unbothered. She was in no rush, quietly watching and waiting to see how Alexander would respond.


    “Alright.” His face reddened as he hastily gathered his clothes, dressed, and bolted from the house.


    He moved quickly, his pace frantic, like a man fleeing something he couldn’t face.


    The moment her hand started to move lower, a sudden vision of Dani filled his mind. At that moment, he realized he no longer cared about being the CEO of Bet Group.


    A wild thought took hold of him—he wanted Dani more than anything else.


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