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    “Skip the mineral water today; it’s chilly out. Have something warm instead.”


    His thoughtful actions almost painted him as a nurturing figure, sparking the question of why he’d fuss over such small details. Feeling parched, Dani gratefully took a few sips from the thermos.


    As the bidding meetingmenced, Dani confidently stepped onto the stage to address the gathering. However, her attention was diverted as a figure slipped through the entrance.


    The neer, with head bowed and shoulders hunched, quietly made their way to thest row and seated themselves discreetly.


    Dani’s gaze turned to Lillian.


    Catching Dani’s look, Lillian nced back and recognized theter as Alexander.


    A sense of defeat washed over her. Betting against Dani had been a terrible call, and now she was stuck owing her ten grand.


    With a heavy heart, Lillian transferred the money to Dani, her mood visibly dampened as she slumped back in her chair.


    Maynard Group and Phillips Group had unexpectedly pulled out of the running, leaving two lucrative construction sites avable. The potential profits were so immense everyone’s eyes were fixed on the prize, each person dreaming of securing a fortune that could sustain their families for generations toe.


    Seated among the audience, Alexander’s determination hardened as Dani dered the integration of the two pieces ofnd into a single project.


    In his view, nothing could rival the allure of wealth. Clutching his pen, his resolve was palpable.


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    Bet Group, known for its formidable strength and prowess, stood second only to Cedric’s enterprise. Alexander harbored no doubts—this project was meant for him, his ticket to a triumphant future.


    The inner turmoil faded away, leaving behind nothing but cold, unyielding resolve.


    Under the shimmering lights, Dani’s beauty captivated him anew. Alexander pondered that once he secured the project and its lucrative rewards, it would be time to talk to Dani. She had given him a second chance before, and she’d probably do it again; she was practically obsessed with him, after all.


    On the stage, Dani’s gaze swept over the crowd,nding briefly on Alexander, whose ambition seemed almost tangible. A subtle smile yed on her lips as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, maintaining her poise as she resumed her address.


    When Alexander approached Lillian to collect his copy of the bidding documents, he met with a moment’s hesitation. Confusion flickered across Alexander’s face. It wasn’t Dani’s potential financial loss that bothered Lillian; rather, she found Alexander’s brazen opportunism distasteful.


    Alexander had to tug sharply to liberate the documents from Lillian’s firm grasp.


    The bidding was set for the morning. Eachpeting firm would fill in its bid, and the project would be awarded to the lowest adequate offer. They had meticulously prepared their cost estimates, aware that this was their sole opportunity to submit their bid.


    At lunchtime, Elite Lux hosted avish buffet free of charge, yet none of the executives had the appetite to partake. Their minds were elsewhere, deeply engaged with their finance teams,boring over the precise figures to submit on their bid formster that day.


    Alexander felt a surge of confidence in hispany’s calctions. After quickly finishing his meal, he made his way upstairs to meet with Dani.


    However, as he approached the elevator, a security guard stepped in his path, blocking the way.


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