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    With newfound determination, Alexander walked into the Bet Group building. Once in his office, he ced a call to the appropriate department and, with measured precision, lodged aint against yton Renovation for alleged fire safety infractions.


    Alexander ended the call and leaned back, a smug smile spreading across his face as satisfaction settled in.


    His actions wouldpel yton Renovation tounch internal safety reviews, a procedure guaranteed to drag on for at least half a year. Dani’s project was on a tight deadline—she couldn’t afford such a setback.


    Only Bet Group had the resources and know-how to handle a project of this magnitude.


    Sinking into his chair, Alexander basked in his triumph. He was convinced that Dani was cornered. Sooner orter, she’d have no choice but toe to him, pleading for assistance.


    That evening, a charity g was the highlight of the city.


    As Alexander walked in, Keith was already mingling.


    Seeing him, Keith strolled over with a yful grin, giving him a thumbs-up.


    “Nice work! I heard Dani was about to finalize the deal with yton Renovation today, but you threw a wrench in it?”


    Alexander gripped his wine ss firmly, his expression stormy, as if the world owed him something.


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    Keith let out a chuckle and nced across the room at Dani. She wore a white gown that hugged her waist. Keith, unable to resist, extended his hand and spread his fingers, picturing how easily her waist would fit within them.


    “What do you think you’re doing?” Alexander muttered, his gaze seething as he shot a re at Keith.


    Keith nervously licked his lips, clearly embarrassed to be caught in the act.


    “Take it easy, Alexander. I’m just saying, Dani’s a real knockout. No surprise you can’t seem to forget her.”


    Alexander snorted in disbelief.


    “Me? Can’t forget her? That’s ridiculous!” Keith tapped his ss against Alexander’s.


    “Come on, stop fooling around. If you didn’t care, would you be going this far? Reporting yton Renovation, pulling strings to get a deal with Dani’spany—that’s some serious effort, my friend.”


    Alexander stiffened, his re as cold as ice.


    “You think I’m doing all this for Dani? Don’t be absurd. Do you even remember who we’re talking about? She used to trail after me like a lost puppy, begging for my attention. She even hand-washed my underwear in the freezing winter. And now you think I’m the one running after her? Unbelievable.”


    As Alexander continued his heated speech, Keith’s attention seemed to drift. His eyes briefly darted over Alexander’s shoulder, and his face flushed a deep shade of red.


    Alexander’s gaze followed Keith’s. Standing behind him was Dani.


    Joyce had overheard their conversation about Dani and, without missing a beat, tugged Dani over just in time to hear Alexander’s harsh words.


    Joyce’s face brightened with smug satisfaction. Any lingering resentment from the “toilet director” incident had melted away, reced by pure joy. She lifted her chin with arrogance, sneering at Dani.


    “See that, Dani? What good is your sess in business if Alexander still doesn’t want you?”


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