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    “Dani.”


    Noticing her distraction, Cedric pressed his forehead against hers.


    “Many people say I’m lucky. Lucky to glide through life on my own, lucky to thrive in business, lucky that every investment has worked out. I never used to believe in luck, but now I think I do. I actually feel like I’m really lucky, and I realize why.”


    He paused, feeling the luck of meeting Dani again.


    Cedric grinned.


    “I’m passing on some of that good luck to you. From now on, each day will be smooth and safe for you, Dani.


    You won’t be alone forever, I promise. No matter what others say, I’ll always be by your side. Don’t be afraid.”


    Dani blinked slowly at his words. In that instant, Cedric felt the delicate brush of her long eyshes against his heart, sending a small flutter through him.


    “I’m not afraid,” Dani replied.


    “I’ve never been afraid of being alone. Those words don’t affect me.”


    Cedric’s smile widened at her words. Taking a bold step and risking being rejected, he nudged his nose against Dani’s. It was cool to the touch, but more than that, it sent a stirring warmth through his chest.


    Cedric responded with a smile, “Then you’re amazing. I’m not as strong as you. I was worried you might be scared.”


    After speaking, he slowly pulled back from her, adding, “But I’m absolutely terrified.”


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    Dani wasn’t used to offeringfort or saying the right things. Maybe she used to be good at saying kind things, but over the years, as she was repeatedly ignored, she gradually realized that no one would acknowledge her efforts, so she forgot how to do it.


    In this moment, however, she clearly felt Cedric’s reassurance.


    She lowered her gaze, then, copying Cedric’s earlier gesture, she rubbed her hands together before leaning forward to cover his ears.


    “Don’t be afraid,” she whispered.


    Bathed in the soft light, Cedric’s smile was gentle. His eyes locked on Dani’s, and he murmured, “Alright.”


    In the entryway, Lillian and Ryan came to a sudden halt. Momentster, they shared a nce, quickly covering each other’s eyes and sidestepping away in difort.


    Downstairs, Lillian murmured, “What’s the story with Dani? Does she not feel love, or does she simply choose not to, or is she just clueless about it?”


    Ryan, typically a man of few words and a devoted admirer of Dani, paused silently. He then leaned in, his gaze sharpening with an intensity rarely seen.


    “I’m not sure. But I think Dani was flirting with Cedric just now. Did you catch that scene earlier?”


    Still shaken, Ryan made wild gestures.


    “She just covered Cedric’s ears. And his cheeks turned red! Can you believe it? And yet she says she doesn’t know anything about love? If she can soften Cedric, the famously unshakable, there’s nothing she can’t do!”


    Lillian was quick to agree.


    “Exactly! She’s clueless about the effect she has! Imagine if she tried that on Alexander. He’d be overwhelmed. She’s in a league of her own. An absolute master at this. Her charm is undeniable.”


    Upstairs, Alexander was on his way to get water from the living room. The moment he opened the door, the chatter from below reached his ears. His hand stiffened on the doorknob, his face clouding over.


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