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    Alexander’s mood soured instantly. What on earth was this supposed to mean? Was he expected to work under Cedric’s supervision if he won the project?


    Seeing the same people who had been buttering him up moments ago now gravitate towards Cedric filled Alexander with indignation, yet he refrained from storming out.


    Straightening his posture, he walked over to Lillian with a steely expression.


    “Can I have a copy of that confidential budget report?”


    Lillian gave him a bemused look before chuckling.


    “I’m sorry, and you are?”


    Alexander furrowed his brow. He was about to say something when Lillian’s sharp, mocking voice cut him off.


    “Why are you so thick-skinned?” Her words rang out, carrying across the room so that everyone could hear.


    “What’s this? Dani divorces you, and you’re still hanging around like a parasite? This is private business, don’t you get it? An ex-husband is an outsider, not an insider. Got that?”


    Lillian’s wordsnded like a p, and the room’s attention snapped to Alexander in an instant.


    The crowd, including those who had just handed him their business cards, now murmured to each other in hushed tones.


    The weight of their stares pressed against Alexander, his face flushing with humiliation.


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    Seething with rage, he shot Lillian a furious re.


    “Fine! If you won’t give it to me, I’ll take it straight to Dani.


    You’re just her subordinate, and I won’t lower myself to your level. But clearly, Dani needs to reevaluate her staff training. I’ll make sure to have a word with her about this!”


    With that, he stormed off, fury radiating from every step.


    Keith, who had been trailing Alexander all day, didn’t get the oue he had hoped for either.


    When he finally returned home, his father wasted no time in giving him an earful.


    “Stop following Alexander around! Otherwise, Dani will hate you too! That woman is our golden opportunity—don’t ruin this for us!”


    After the harsh scolding, Keith left in a huff and headed straight to a bar. Feeling a surge of frustration, Keith grabbed his phone and dialed Alexander’s number. However, the call was dismissed. Alexander was heading straight for Elite Lux.


    When he reached Dani’s office, she was fully absorbed in sorting through arge stack of paperwork. She didn’t even look up to acknowledge his presence.


    “Mr. Bet, have you forgotten basic manners? You didn’t even bother knocking.”


    Alexander’s anger boiled over, threatening to spill out.


    “What the hell, Dani? Why did you let Lillian humiliate me like that?”


    Lillian had already informed Dani of the situation, so Dani was fully aware of what had happened.


    “I heard you called Lillian my subordinate? Let me make one thing perfectly clear—everyone in this building is my equal. Lillian is my friend, someone I trust deeply and treat like family. I won’t stand for anyone disrespecting her. Consider this a warning.”


    Finally, she raised her gaze, her eyes icy andmanding.


    “I won’t be so lenient next time.”


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