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    “Marrying Joyce has never crossed my mind.”


    Richard pped Alexander on the shoulder with a knowing nod.


    “Then brace yourself, you’ve got a tough road ahead. Dani isn’t easily fooled; she’s a cut above the rest of her family.


    You won’t manipte her as easily as the others.”


    Silence hung between them, yet a spark of determination ignited in Alexander’s gaze.


    Dani’s obsession with him wasn’t exactly a secret. He figured it was only a matter of time before she came crawling back. Whether it was to touch on personal subjects or to discuss their joint venture on the North District project, it was inevitable. Given that Bet Group was a titan in Olisvine’s redevelopment sector, Dani couldn’t possibly progress without HIS involvement.


    When the time came, Alexander knew he wouldn’t have to exert much effort. A mere hint of interest in reigniting their connection would suffice. Dani would be desperate enough to fall for it.


    There was an effortless assurance in his posture whenever he thought of Dani.


    He couldn’t quite pinpoint why, but he was convinced of her enduring fondness for him.


    As Alexander waited, his expression the very picture of calm certainty, his secretary found himself torn betweenprehension and confusion.


    It was clear why Alexander felt confident—Dani had once been wrapped around his little finger. Her tendency to go out of her way for him had made a deep impression on all who had seen it, not least the secretary himself.


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    Yet, there was a puzzling element to this calm.


    The North District project was on the cusp of its inauguration. How could Alexander afford to remain so tranquil? Did he not fear another firm might swoop in and clinch the deal first?


    Days ticked by—one, then another. Suddenly, Richard’s urgent, furious call broke the serenity of Alexander’s office.


    “Alexander, where the hell are you right now?” The sharpness in his voice sliced through the calm, sending a shiver through the room.


    Alexander was deeply engrossed in reviewing a minor project proposal.


    “What seems to be the problem?” he asked.


    “Where on earth are you? Are you aware that Dani is on the brink of sealing a deal with yton Renovation today? You’ve constantly boasted about your rapport with Dani, your unwavering certainty that she’d choose your side. So, what’s going on? How have we ended up in this debacle?” Richard’s voice burst through the line, seething with fury.


    Gripping the phone, Alexander felt a chill as color drained from his face. Moments stretched on as he struggled to muster a reply. After a tense pause, he sputtered, “Wait, Dad, are you really sure about this? Couldn’t it just be a misunderstanding?”


    The thought of Dani partnering with anotherpany gnawed at him. Fueled by a mix of shock and betrayal, Alexander’s calm shattered. How dared she?


    The moment the CEO of yton Renovation stepped into Harper Group with a contract, Alexander stormed into Dani’s office, all formalities forgotten.


    Dani was poring over the development ns with her design team assembled around her. The words “yton Renovation” were elegantly scribbled on the small ckboard behind her in a script that Alexander recognized instantly as hers.


    With his chest heaving and his tie hanging crookedly, Alexander stared at Dani with disbelief and seething anger.


    “Are you really going to coborate with yton Renovation?”


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