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    As Alexander’s car traversed the North District bridge, he looked out the window. Suddenly, his expression changed dramatically. The calm indifference gave way to sharp indignation.


    He leaned forward abruptly, pressing against the window, pointing angrily at the imposing building ahead.


    “What the hell is that?”


    The secretary remained silent for an extended period. Alexander snapped his head around, his tone icy.


    “Speak up! Have you lost your voice, or what?”


    The secretary recoiled slightly.


    “It’s Ms. Harper’s project. Construction has already begun.”


    “What?” Alexander’s face twisted in astonishment.


    “What did you just say?” How was this conceivable? How had the project slipped through his fingers? Thatnd was Dani’s lure, the means by which she had kept him ensnared. How had she relinquished it so soon?


    Alexander shook with rage, his body quivering. He gripped the car window tightly, his voice a chilling whisper.


    “Who?”


    Who had snatched away the opportunity that was rightfully his? Who indeed?


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    The secretary faltered.


    “It was Tyler Maynard. He secured it just before your trip.”


    Alexander’s gaze sharpened menacingly. Hismand to the driver was a growl.


    “Head to Elite Lux. Immediately.”


    The driverplied without dy, elerating the vehicle. The car surged ahead, rainwater from the recent showers sshing wildly as they sped away.


    Dani and Lillian were just returning from lunch when a car barreled towards them. The vehicle skidded to a stop directly in front of them, causing Lillian to instinctively step back.


    Shielding Lillian, Dani squinted against the bright light, her expression turning steely and cold. Alexander then emerged from the car, his aura tempestuous, charged with palpable fury. His re bore the old disdain he often directed at her.


    “Dani, why?” His voice broke with anger, his usualposure shattered.


    He strode up to her and seized her hand, his dark eyes drilling into hers.


    “Why?”


    Dani attempted to withdraw her hand, but his grip was too strong. Ceasing her struggle, she faced his anger with an icy calm.


    “What?”


    Lillian moved to intervene but was blocked by Alexander’s secretary. As she reached for her phone, it was snatched from her grasp before she could call for assistance.


    Dani’s face hardened further, her eyes chillingly sharp as she demanded, “What do you want?”


    Alexander faltered, taken aback. He had witnessed Dani’s many moods—her joy, her warmth, her intense passion. Resentment, hesitance, perseverance. A vault of emotions. But this—this unyielding coldness was something utterly foreign.


    The disappointment in her eyes was palpable, leaving Alexander momentarily stunned. Dani seized this chance to slip her hand from his grip.


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