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    “You never expected this from me before.” Alexander was not ready to surrender. He gazed up at the imposing structure before him. Its majesty and grandeur were undeniable.


    “I did before,” Dani lied.


    “It’s just that we hadn’t reached this point back then.” Alexander was taken back. Dani went on,


    “Moreover, I’ve secured my assets with legal ties. If something were to happen to me in the future, I could leave you one percent of my assets. That’s hardly insignificant; that one percent could be worth over a billion.”


    Alexander found himself at a loss for words. Legal ties? But Dani appeared in perfect health. When would she even need such provisions?


    Seeing the shock on Alexander’s face, Dani’s smile was tinged with irony.


    “This is a serious discussion. Why not go home and talk it over with your father? I can wait.”


    She offered onest piece of advice with feigned kindness.


    “I’m tied up these days. If you agree, you won’t need to attend Elite Lux’s bid the day after tomorrow. Well, that’s all. I’m off to bed.”


    With that, Dani turned on her heel, leaving Alexander no chance to reply as she strode away with an air of triumph.


    Alexander remained, filled with suspicion that Dani might be messing around with him, yet he didn’t have proof.


    Ryan and Lillian observed as Alexander’s emotions surged and plummeted dramatically, much like a rollercoaster—an amusing spectacle to them.


    Cedric’s brow furrowed deeply, his face etched with a somber expression as he trailed behind Dani into the room. While he maintained a stoic exterior, the storm raging within him mirrored Alexander’s own distress. Had he been aware beforehand, he would have steered clear of any involvement with Elite Lux’s ventures.


    The idea of being a stay-at-home husband, once a concept he dismissed with a scoff, now seemed an unattainable dream. Taking a deep breath to ease the constriction in his chest, Cedric felt a mixture of frustration and despair after dropping Dani off at her house.


    As she began to close the door, Cedric ced his hand against it, halting its movement. Dani gazed at Cedric, her expression filled with bewilderment.


    “What’s the matter?”


    Cedric implored, “Dani, listen—I was involved in the North District project, but I’m not the legal representative. I’m not profiting from it. To date, I haven’t received a dime. We’re doing this as a pro bono endeavor, purely out of goodwill. Is that something you can ept?”


    Dani blinked, taken aback.


    “Didn’t I tell you that the profits would be calcted and distributed to everyone eventually?”


    “No, that’s not it at all!”


    “What?” Dani’s face clouded with confusion.


    “It’s purely a pro bono endeavor. Honestly, we’re not after any profit at all! And the project in the South and East Districts? It’s entirely for charity too! Ourpany aims to bolster its image by engaging in thesemunity service projects. Let’s make this clear; please, I insist, no money!”


    Cedric walked away, a throbbing headache beginning to form. Phillips Group was rolling in wealth. How on earth was he meant to spend all this cash? And if he handed it all over to Dani, would she even take it?


    As the elevator doors slid open, Lillian and Ryan emerged.


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