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    “These events might be dull, but they’re great for making connections,” Alexander continued.


    “If you’re not having fun, we can go somewhere better afterward.”


    Dani remained indifferent, too disinterested to respond. Alexander caught the resistance in her eyes, tightened his lips, and fell silent.


    Dani sat on the couch, letting time pass by. With Alexander looming nearby, like a dark cloud, no one darede near her.


    Just as Dani was about to get up and leave, Alexander spoke up.


    “Look, Leandro’s girlfriend is picking him up again. They look so close now, but he’ll dump her the first thing when the money starts rolling in.”


    Dani looked over.


    Leandro was being helped into a car by a slightly chubby woman in a ck dress. She shut the door and quickly made her way to the driver’s side.


    “That woman is so ordinary. Apart from being strong, I can’t think of anything else that stands out about her. Dani, you know why men go for practical women when they’re building something? It’s because only those kinds of women will stick with you when times get tough. Trust me, with Leandro’s ambition, it won’t take long before he moves on to a new girlfriend,” Alexander said with a smug smile.


    “I’ve never been wrong about people.”


    Dani nced at him briefly before breaking into a smile, her expression carrying a hint of sarcasm.


    Alexander sensed it wasn’t apliment, but his curiosity got the best of him.


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    “Why are you smiling?”


    Dani responded, “I’m really impressed.”


    Alexander, assuming it was praise, opened his mouth to offer a polite reply—but before he could, Dani added, “You’re unbelievable! Jerk!”


    Dani emerged from the building and noticed Ryan and Lillian at the entrance, their faces clouded with discontent. Cedric, wearing a grin, strolled up to her.


    Caught by the sight of the pair, who looked as rigid as statues, Dani raised an eyebrow at Cedric.


    “What’s up with them?”


    Suppressing a chuckle, Cedric shrugged nonchntly.


    “Oh, them? Just two goofballs.”


    They had barely resumed their drive when the driver turned towards Dani with a concerned expression.


    “I think we’re being followed.”


    ncing behind, Dani’s eyes quickly identified Alexander’s car, a vehicle she knew all too well from days filled with unrequited affection.


    The mere glimpse of his car used to send her heart into joyful flips.


    With an air of cool indifference, Dani remarked, “Just pay him no mind.”


    “Need me to take care of it?” Cedric offered.


    “There’s no need,” Dani stated firmly.


    “Don’t waste your energy on him.”


    Alexander persisted in his pursuit all the way to Elite Lux. Upon their arrival, he burst from his car, urgency etched on his face.


    “Dani, we need to speak.”


    Offering a brief nod, Dani replied, “Alright, get on with it.” With a sharp nce at Cedric, Alexander silently conveyed his desire for him to leave.


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