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    The construction team was already at the restaurant when Dani walked in, her arrival leaving them momentarily speechless, captivated by hermanding aura.


    At the toast, Cedric presented her with a ss of juice and clinked his ss against hers.


    With a conspiratorial grin, he leaned towards the foreman and whispered, “Let’s keep the evening light for her; alcohol tends to cloud her bright spirit.”


    His voice dripped with an overt protective charm. It wasmon knowledge among the construction team that Cedric’s involvement in their project was deeply tied to Dani.


    With genuine smiles, the workers toasted.


    “Ms. Harper, we’ll give it our all! You can rely on us!”


    As the president of a powerful and expansivepany, Dani graciously invited them to avish dinner. Her warm smile and effortless charm filled the room, though she knew full well that she couldn’t prevent Cedric from visiting the site. This dinner was her subtle way of paving the path for him to earn the trust and camaraderie of the workers.


    Marco Pittman, the foreman, observed their interactions, his expression one of content satisfaction.


    The evening concluded with everyone feeling uplifted and jovial.


    Dani approached the counter to settle the bill, only to discover that Cedric had preemptively taken care of it. She then excused herself to the restroom, unaware that she was about to encounter Alexander upon her return.


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    Alexander’s eyes were cold as he fixed his gaze on Dani.


    “Are you seeing Cedric now?”


    Dani,pletely sober, washed her hands before replying, “Mr. Bet, is there something you require?”


    Alexander’s tone hardened as he pressed on.


    “I asked you a question! Are you and Cedric seeing each other now?”


    He understood Dani’s character deeply. Unless her heart was engaged, she wouldn’t have a meal with a construction team just to be near Cedric.


    “No,” Dani responded truthfully.


    “Then what are your intentions?”


    Maintaining herposure, Dani replied calmly, “Regarding what exactly?”


    “Concerning your feelings,” Alexander stated, his stare prating.


    “About us.”


    Dani kept her calm.


    “I’ve moved on.”


    Alexander narrowed his eyes.


    “What’s that supposed to mean?”


    Dani responded simply, “Exactly what it sounds like.”


    Alexander gave a slight nod.


    “And what about you and Cedric?”


    Dani’s tone was icy.


    “That’s none of your concern.”


    “How could it not matter? You’re my ex-wife! It’s my responsibility to evaluate the men you pick!” Even Alexander realized how absurd that sounded.


    Dani, unfazed, said calmly, “I’m perfectly capable of handling it myself.”


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