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    If he walked away now, it would make him seem like he was only after her wealth, and that would be humiliating. So he decided to keep his cool with Dani. But it felt like she was toying with him, knowing he wouldn’t dare agree, yet she still bombarded him with three messages a day asking about it.


    Now, he waspletely at a loss. Responding felt like a problem, but staying silent was just as tricky. He found himself stuck in an unresolvable dilemma. With Elite Lux’s uing bidding looming, Alexander’s anxiety reached a peak.


    His stress was so overwhelming that it caused painful mouth ulcers, making it hard for him to speak properly.


    “Dad, what do you think we should do? Should we go for the bidding?”


    Attending the bidding would mean abandoning themitment he had made earlier. But if they skipped it, how could he live with missing out on a project worth billions?


    Richard balled his fists in frustration, struggling to make a hard choice. He looked at Alexander and asked, “Did Dani leave any opening for negotiation in what she said?”


    Alexander paused for a moment, then shook his head.


    “No, she was pretty clear. She said what she needed to, then walked out, telling me to think it over on my own. She also mentioned how she admired the way her parents bnced things—her dad taking care of the home while her mom ran the business.”


    Richard’s grip tightened even further. His gaze cut through Alexander like a sharp knife.


    “So, she’s really forcing you to choose, huh? Do you care more about the money or her?”


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    Richard narrowed his eyes.


    “Don’t hold back. Just be straight with me.”


    Life with Dani promised a future dripping with opulence and wealth, but it also demanded a sacrifice of his moralpass.


    “Go down this road, and you’ll be just another spinelesspdog, like those pathetic losers drooling over Dani—gutless and the butt of everyone’s jokes.


    Yet, behind the facade of derision, life would be sweet. And when she’s gone, even a tiny slice of her fortune would ensure you live in luxury, much like Caiden did,” Richard muttered.


    “But if you’re the one to die first, everything you’ve done will be meaningless.”


    He fixed his gaze on Alexander, his expression serious.


    “This one’s on you. Only you can decide. If you want to be with Dani, remember, Bet Group will be relegated to a life of modesty.”


    Society often viewed a man dependent on a woman’s wealth ascking independence and drive.


    Richard muttered a string of curses under his breath, seething at Dani’s heartless, maniptive games.


    Yet, the allure of inheriting tens of billions was no trivial matter. It was the kind of temptation that could break even the strongest resolve.


    With a troubled frown, Richard rubbed his hands together and turned away.


    His chance encounter with Dani while shopping was unexpected.


    In days gone by, Richard would have haughtily awaited Dani’svish praises. Now, the sight of Dani— a vision of sophistication in her designer clothes and shimmering pearl earrings— made his heart skip a beat, debating whether to approach and offer ttering words.


    Whispers swirled that Dani’s unassuming pearl earrings alone boasted a value exceeding eighty million. Richard mustered a smile, preparing to exchange pleasantries with Dani.


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