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    “This isn’t over, Dani. Don’t think for a second I’ll let this go. What Cedric did to me—it’s practically muttion. Either youpensate me now, or I’ll go straight to the police. I don’t care about my reputation anymore. Let’s see if Cedric can deal with the fallout.


    You don’t care about me? Fine. Let’s see how you feel when Cedric’s name is dragged through the mud!”


    Atst, Alexander’s true nature hade to light. Dani’s gaze sharpened instantly, the calm demeanor she once held reced by an unmistakable icy chill. She straightened, her stance stiff andmanding.


    “If Cedric hit you, why don’t you go straight to him?” The implication was clear—he still saw her as an easy target. He was too afraid to confront Cedric but had the audacity toe to her, hoping she’d pay him off.


    Alexander yelled, “I came to you because all of this is your fault.


    You’re the cause of it all.


    You’re the one responsible.”


    Dani let out a light, mockingugh. It had been a while since she’de across someone so utterly shameless. She used to think Alexander was a man of pride and respect, but now? “What do you want me to do?”


    “Give me the airport project!” Alexander demanded without a hint of shame.


    “That’s impossible,” Dani replied firmly.


    “The project’s already been assigned. At Elite Lux, we keep our word. Anypany that fails inspection three times is permanently cklisted.”


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    Alexander grasped his face in frustration, his voice rising with anger.


    “It’s because Cedric sabotaged us!”


    Dani remained silent, her cold, emotionless gaze locked on him. Her expression seemed to say, “And? So what if he sabotaged you?”


    But her silence only made Alexander’s frustration grow.


    “So you’re going to back him no matter what, huh? Fine! If the project is off the table, then just give me money instead!”


    Dani raised an eyebrow, her voice dripping with disbelief.


    “You want me to give you money?”


    Fuming with rage, Alexander didn’t realize that Dani had leaned back in her chair, her fingers casually grazing her phone.


    “Yes!” he snapped, his voice brimming with indignation.


    To his surprise, Dani nodded without a word of protest.


    “How much do you want?”


    Alexander froze, his eyes locked on her, confusion swirling in his mind. Why was she being sopliant all of a sudden?


    “Three hundred million!”


    “Three hundred million?” Dani echoed, her voice incredulous.


    “Yes!” Alexander affirmed, his conviction strong.


    “Are you certain?” Dani’s gaze narrowed as she let the words sink in, stretching them out deliberately.


    “Three hundred million?”


    A flicker of excitement shed in Alexander’s eyes as Dani reached for her checkbook from the desk drawer. He nodded enthusiastically.


    “Yes! Three hundred million!” He hadn’t anticipated Dani would be so agreeable. In that instant, one thought crossed his mind—he should’ve asked for more.


    He stole another nce at Dani, watching as her pen hovered above the check, poised to write.


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