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    As she made her way back, the crisp sound of her phone’s notification caught her attention.


    Checking it, she discovered a message from Alexander.


    Dani’s eyebrow arched high.


    She had assumed Alexander had finally given up after their heated discussionst time.


    She let out a dry chuckle, her smirk carrying a sharp edge of sarcasm.


    Money had a miraculous way of bending principles. The man she once admired for his staunch principles was now humbling himself repeatedly. The message simply stated, “I’m sorry.”


    A smirk yed on Dani’s lips.


    When Cedric spotted her, she was gazing at her phone, her dimples deepening enchantingly on her cheeks.


    “What’s got you in such a good mood? You look exceptionally cheerful.”


    Dani tilted her phone towards Cedric as they continued on their way.


    Meanwhile, Alexander stepped out of the restroom. He caught the sound of Dani’sughter.


    It was her happiness that echoed in herughter—happiness sparked by his message.


    Herughter rang melodiously, stirring a wave of tion in Alexander’s heart.


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    He now believed Keith’s advice. If he persisted in showing genuine kindness to Dani, she would undoubtedly feel his sincerity.


    It was only a matter of time before everything Dani had became his.


    He wished, with all his heart, that Dani could go back to being the person she once was.


    Cedric passed the phone to Dani, and she slipped it into her bag.


    He had questions in mind, but he hesitated, unsure of the repercussions of asking them.


    Cedric knew Dani wasn’t one to revisit old rtionships, but back then, she had no principles when it came to Alexander.


    He was always the one in control, except when it involved Dani.


    Just as they were about to enter the banquet hall, Cedric stopped briefly and gently grasped Dani’s hand.


    He held it for just a moment before letting go.


    Dani turned to face him, her brow slightly furrowed.


    “What’s wrong?”


    Cedric pressed his lips together as he clenched his hand and unclenched it. After a brief pause, he smiled and shook his head.


    “It’s nothing. Just stick to juice. Drinking at night can be tough on your stomach.”


    Dani chuckled, her eyes twinkling like stars.


    Cedric felt his heart skip a beat, but he still hesitated.


    Lillian and Ryan pulled him to a quiet corner for a scolding.


    “Cedric! What were you thinking?” Ryan crossed his arms. Lillian was frantic.


    “Were you about to confess? You should’ve just confessed already. How hard is it to say, ‘I like you, and I’m going to pursue you?’ It’s not that difficult.”


    Ryan ran his hand through his hair.


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