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    In their eyes, Dani had always been overshadowed by her infatuation with Alexander, appearing more as an obsessive admirer than a formidable professional. This underestimation proved costly. Their sloppy execution led to the project failing three consecutive inspections, resulting in an abrupt and humiliating cancetion.


    Mortified by the debacle, they opted against reporting the fiasco up the chain, presuming it to be a minor blip unlikely to stir significant repercussions given Dani’s past rtionship with Alexander. However, when Alexander brought it up today, it was clear the incident had not faded into obscurity as they had hoped. Caught off-guard, they scrambled to piece together their recollections of the events.


    As Richard absorbed their exnations, his expression turned thunderous. Still weak from his recent ailment, the fury coursing through him nearly sent him spiraling into unconsciousness once more.


    “It’s all Cedric’s fault!” one of them dered, his voiceced with desperation to shift the me.


    “Our performance has been impable! Mr. Bet, we’ve mastered this craft over the years. How could we possibly falter on such a basic task? Yet, Cedric scrutinized every minute aspect. We had adhered strictly to his directives, but he still refused to approve our inspections. It’s as though he has it out for us. He even proimed, ‘Not even your boss can sway my decision!’ Can you believe that?”


    With his temper ring, Richard demanded through gritted teeth, “He really said those words?”


    The manager paused, a flicker of guilt crossing his features, but he soon affirmed with a decisive nod.


    “Absolutely! That’s precisely what he said. He’s being a pain in the ass just because he’s got a thing for Ms. Harper. What other stupid reason could there be? It’s likely eating him alive to see her giving Bet Group any attention. And now, because of this debacle, there’s no chance for Bet Group and Elite Lux to join forces on any ventures in the future. It’s exactly what he desired!”


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    “That’s fucking ridiculous!” Richard, overwhelmed by indignation, mmed his hand against the bed frame.


    “Cedric has crossed the line!”


    He flung aside the bed covers, resolved to rise, but Alexander restrained him, his expression somber.


    “Dad, leave this to me.”


    As the project managers made their way out of the hospital room, one asked, “You really think this is going to work?”


    “Shut the hell up and just keep going!”


    After all, Bet Group wasn’t stupid enough to challenge Cedric head-on. Pinning the me on him was far more convenient.


    Richard, his emotions simmering, confronted Alexander.


    “We can recover lost money, but Dani is irreceable. If you have any courage as a man, you’ll fight to win her back.” Gritting his teeth, Alexander stormed out, his mind set on confrontation.


    His first destination was Phillips Group, but Cedric was nowhere to be found. Next, he rushed to the bustling construction site, only to discover Cedric had just departed. Growing more agitated, Alexander headed straight for Dani’s ce.


    There, he saw Lillian engaged in conversation with Cedric. With a thunderous expression, Alexander approached and pointed usingly at Lillian.


    “Stay out of this, Lillian. Cedric, we need to talk—now!”


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