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    She offered Cedric a skewer with a teasing smile.


    “Care to do me the honor of trying one?”


    Cedric couldn’t help but smile. Shaking his head, he grabbed a clean piece of cardboard and slid it under Dani for her to sit on before sitting down next to her.


    It was already past 11 p.m.


    The dim lights from the distant construction site cast long shadows. The two sat there together, watching as the towering structure slowly took shape in front of them.


    “What do you think?” Cedric asked with a grin, mimicking Dani’s earlier tone.


    “Any suggestions?”


    Dani shook her head, nibbling on a piece of corn.


    “None.” It was the in truth.


    Cedric was dependable and thorough—someone who could be relied upon to get things done without a hitch.


    She had no feedback or advice to give.


    In that moment, Dani wasn’t focused on work or ns. She just wanted to sit on the cool concrete in front of what would soon be her empire, enjoying barbecue and beer with Cedric.


    When Alexander showed up, he found Dani and Cedric clinking beer bottles, casually seated on the sidewalk,pletely carefree.


    Alexander frowned deeply as he walked over. He looked at Cedric and said, “She’s being reckless, but you should know better. Dani is the CEO of Elite Lux. If someone catches a picture of this, it’ll cause a storm of rumors.


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    You need to think about your own reputation and stop encouraging her careless behavior.”


    Alexander believed his words were perfectly reasonable. However, to his surprise, Dani’s face turned to a cold frown.


    The friendly, rxed vibe she’d had with Cedric disappeared in an instant, reced by clear frustration that was impossible to hide.


    “Mr. Bet, do you know where you’re standing?” Dani’s voice was icy, and she didn’t even nce his way. Her eyes stayed locked on the muddy construction site in the distance.


    “This is my domain.


    You don’t get toe here and act like you’re in charge.”


    Alexander quickly tried to exin, “I’m doing this because I care about you.”


    But Dani got to her feet and wiped her hands clean. She looked at Cedric and said, “I’ve seen enough. The progress looks good. I’ll send someone else to take charge from here.


    You don’t need to stay. Focus on yourpany.”


    Only then did she face Alexander.


    “Care about me, huh? I’ve outgrown that kind of talk. Consider this your first and final warning. Never say that to me again. We’re not fools here.”


    With that said, she turned and started walking away. After a short while, she stopped and looked back at Cedric, her face rxing into a smile.


    “Do you need a ride back?” Cedricughed and nodded.


    “I’d really appreciate it.”


    Anxiety gripped Alexander immediately!


    Just as he was about to follow Dani, his phone erupted with the shrill ring of an iing call.


    It was Katrina on the line. He pressed the decline button, but she was persistent, calling again. He declined once more, only for her to send a message.


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