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    A mix of disappointment and shock washed over Katrina. She had anticipated a fiery exchange, yet the anticipated drama had dissipated before it truly began.


    How could she just stand by?


    “Dani, this seems quite harsh. Alexander dragged himself all the way here to talk to you, and you’re just brushing him off like he’s nothing? You didn’t used to be this cold. What’s gotten into you? Did Alexander somehow offend you?” Katrina raised her voice.


    From across the room, Alexander’s gaze locked onto Dani. He stood in silence, his anticipation palpable, craving an exnation.


    What had changed her so profoundly? Dani felt like a stranger to him now.


    He began to navigate through the crowd towards her, his intent clear. He extended his hand, eager to bridge the distance with a touch.


    However, Cedric intercepted, stepping in with a posture that shielded her from Alexander’s advance.


    His expression remained inscrutable, his voice low yet resolute,ced with an unmistakable caution.


    “She made herself clear—if you’ve got something to say, say it right here.”


    Alexander’s patience snapped, frustration sharpening his tone into a piercing rebuke.


    “How dare you try to stand in my way? Who the hell do you think you are in her life?”


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    “And just who the fuck do you think you are to her? You’re nothing but an ex. How many damn times do we have to go over this? She’s not meeting you alone. If you’ve got something to say, then fucking say it right here.”


    Cedric’s demeanor was icy, his authority palpable. His voice never rose, yet it filled the room with amanding, dangerous energy that reminded everyone of his power.


    His presence alone was enough tomand attention, a chilling reminder of the formidable figure Cedric truly was. Cedric’s polite charm and devoted actions towards Dani had led everyone to believe he was apletely different person.


    Yet, the core of Cedric’s character remained unchanged—ruthless, scheming, and relentless.


    Alexander’s muscles tensed, his hands shaking slightly as he clenched them at his sides.


    Cedric’s mouth twisted into a sly, provoking smirk. He tilted his head dismissively, regarding Alexander as if he were an insignificant bother.


    “Or you’d prefer to discuss things with me one-on-one first?”


    While speaking, Cedric nonchntly snapped his fingers, the crack echoing ominously, a clear signal of his thinning patience.


    Katrina had half-expected Dani to intervene and calm the storm brewing between the two men.


    But Dani acted as though she didn’t notice the drama unfolding before her eyes.


    With a long exhale, Katrina felt the weight of her growing anxiety settle over her.


    This was the Harper family’s residence, and if Cedric decided to unleash his fury on Alexander here, Richard’s anger might very well be redirected at her.


    Attempting to lighten the heavy air, Katrina forced augh, though a hollow one.


    “Oh,e now! What’s all this fuss about? It’s freezing out there. Surely whatever it is, we can talk about it here, can’t we? Alexander, go ahead. What do you need to say?”


    Alexander’s gaze remained unwaveringly on Dani.


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