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    The entire room sat in focused silence, scribbling down notes diligently, even those who believed they stood no chance.


    Among them, Cedric was also seen jotting down notes with unwavering concentration.


    In stark contrast, Alexander and Keith remained seated upright, showing no interest in taking notes.


    Keith, puzzled by their indifference, turned to Alexander.


    “Why aren’t you taking notes? Look, everyone else is all over it.”


    With the two projects valued in the tens of billions and involving intricate details and cost breakdowns, it was no wonder everyone else was frantically scribbling.


    “Why bother? I’ll just get the confidential budget report from Daniter,” Alexander remarked, prompting a wave of envy among the note-taking executives. Their note-taking became increasingly half-hearted.


    If everything had already been decided, what was the point of their meticulous notes? It felt like they were just going through the motions, jotting down meaningless numbers. This project was clearly intended for Alexander. Meanwhile, Keith, oblivious to the underlying tension but thoroughly impressed, was in high spirits.


    The meeting dragged on for over three hours.


    By the time it finally ended, everyone had filled their small notebooks with notes—but no one made a move to leave. With Alexander iming ess to a confidential budget report, the attendees lingered, hoping for even the tiniest peek to salvage some value from their time.


    Alexander was fully aware of what they were sticking around for.


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    Standing up, he casually brushed the lint off his suit pants and made his way towards Lillian.


    Before he could get too close, Lillian gestured for him toe over. Alexander couldn’t help but feel a sudden rush of happiness.


    Dani’s stubbornness was obvious. Deep down, she still cared about him, no matter how much she tried to hide it. Clearly, this was her way of luring him back.


    Wearing aposed smile, Alexander strode forward confidently.


    “Cedric,” Lillian said as she handed him a thick notebook.


    “Dani gave it to you.”


    All heads turned, and everyone strained to get a better look. And there it was, the Confidential Budget Report.


    “Dani mentioned that you’re tied up with the North District project, so there’s no need for you to participate in the bidding. By the time you wrap up, this project will have reached its mid-phase, and you can step in with your team to evaluate the earlier work.”


    The announcement hit like a thunderp, leaving everyone speechless.


    Someone quickly raised a hand.


    “Wait, does this mean the bid only covers the first phase of the project?”


    Lillian nodded affirmatively.


    “Exactly. The second half wasn’t part of the bidding because it’s already assigned. We prefer working with trusted partners. If it weren’t for the fact that Cedric’s tied up with the North District project, we would’ve let him handle the entire new project too.”


    Lillian’s statement confirmed the executives’ suspicions, though few had anticipated the coboration between Dani and Cedric would extend beyond the North District project.


    It was a reminder of the undeniable strength of connections.


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