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    Cedric’s face was a mask of icy severity, contrasting sharply with Dani’s demeanor. He fixed her with a piercing gaze and questioned, “What are you suspecting?”


    Upon hearing Katrina’s mention of Caiden’s illness, Dani had remained unmoved. But Cedric’s question made her hesitate momentarily. Then, with a faint smile, she responded, “What could I possibly suspect? Didn’t Katrina use that I suspect she refused to return the money and decided to hurt Caiden over it?”


    Cedric crossed his arms, his gaze unwavering and full of curiosity.


    “And?”


    Dani blinked, chuckling.


    “And what more is there to say?”


    “What do you think? Is there more?”


    “I’m not sure.”


    The car was gripped by a suffocating stillness, thick with unspoken tension. The driver stole nces at them through the rearview mirror, picking up on the charged atmosphere. What exactly were they discussing? He could grasp each word, but their conversation seemed like a puzzle, the pieces not quite fitting together. Halfway through the ride, Dani started to think Cedric had given up on conversation entirely.


    However, Cedric exhaled sharply, turning to face her more fully.


    “Why did you only im 51 percent of Harper Group’s shares? Why weren’t you surprised about Caiden’s condition? And why did you confront Katrina in such a manner?”


    Dani was bombarded with questions, each one striking with increasing intensity. The driver, eavesdropping with a mix of curiosity and confusion, found himself pondering the same things. He stole another nce at her through the rearview mirror. This time, Dani remained silent, her usual poise reced by a visible unease. For the first time, she seemed genuinely troubled, sparking a flicker of intrigue in the driver. He was about to look again when Cedric’s intense gaze turned from Dani’s perturbed expression to the driver. Sensing Cedric’s scrutiny, the driver quickly straightened up, his attention snapping forward.


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    “Then…” Dani began, her voicecking its usual conviction.


    “Why do you think that is?”


    “I don’t know! But there must be a reason you’re keeping from me!” Cedric’s voice brimmed with frustration. As someone who held a high position, he was ustomed to masking his emotions. But now, his fury was unmistakable, coursing through him alongside the sting of betrayal.


    “Dani, you don’t need to exin yourself, but until I grasp your intentions, don’t assume you can operate independently. I’ll be keeping an eye on you!”


    He was resolute about not leaving her side until he had neutralized any threats. His intuition hinted at the motives behind Dani’s actions, though he remained uncertain. Clenching his jaw, his grip tightened on his knee.


    He turned to look at her, the intery of light and shadows from the passing streemps casting her features in dramatic relief. Her eyes, usually vibrant, now appeared dim and weary. The sight softened his resolve momentarily, and he found himself reluctant to press her further.


    The driver struggled to make sense of the conversation. However, having worked for Phillips Group for years, he had seen Cedric evolve into an impressive and authoritative individual. Was this really how he intended to charm a woman? Miguel Powell, the driver, felt drained just observing the scene.


    As Dani stepped out of the car, Miguel let out a heavy sigh.


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