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    “Who would have imagined? The great Cedric Phillips, now so cautious and humble.”


    Cedric appeared unfazed by thement, shifting the topic.


    “What was Alexander’s business with Dani?”


    Ryan snorted dismissively.


    “What do you think? He wants her cooperation. He’s angling for that North District project, but the way he clung to her in the footage—it looked off. Just a heads-up, Cedric.


    You should keep an eye out.”


    Cedric’s expression hardened, his response resolute.


    “Understood.”


    The following morning, Cedric postponed an early appointment to visit Dani for breakfast.


    Dani descended the stairs to find Cedric contemtively resting his chin on his hand at the dining table.


    She eyed him curiously, then whispered to Josie, “What’s with him today?”


    Josie shrugged, clearly bemused.


    “Beats me. He arrived early, took a seat, and hasn’t uttered a single word.”


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    Daniughed, then shouted for Lillian toe down. Lillian appeared, yawning andining about herte night, her appetite absent.


    As Dani settled at the table, Cedric preemptively served her some side dishes. She ate in measured silence, Cedric attentively topping up her te with each bite she took. Dani smiled, her amusement nearly breaking through her poised demeanor as she continued to eat quietly.


    After finishing, Dani dabbed her mouth with a napkin, then faced Cedric. Cedric, visibly ufortable under her scrutiny, looked away and muttered, “What?”


    Dani smiled, probing, “You don’t usuallye over early to y host. Anything you’re trying to say?”


    Cedric cleared his throat awkwardly.


    “Not at all.”


    Dani gave a slight nod.


    “Alright then, I’m off.”


    At Dani’s suggestion of departure, Cedric quickly shed his guise of indifference, blurting out, “Wait!” Dani chuckled and resumed her seat. Cedric propped his chin on his hand, gazing earnestly at her.


    “Let’s have a conversation.”


    Dani settledfortably.


    “Alright, let’s talk.”


    Cedric began tentatively, “This year’s economy hasn’t been kind.”


    Dani met his gaze.


    “True, yet Phillips Group has just secured a significant deal.


    You’re managing to expand, even amidst these challenges.”


    Cedric paused briefly, then confessed, “However, collecting payments has been particrly toughtely.”


    Dani nodded, her expression reflective.


    “That’s understandable.


    Yet, yourpany maintains robust cash flow. It’s one of the few not dependent on borrowing.”


    Elite Lux was the other exception.


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