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    Cedric narrowed his eyes, his tone skeptical.


    “And what exactly is this weapon?”


    Caiden extended his hand, a sly smile creeping across his face.


    “I can show you the way to Dani’s heart, locking in a lifetime of wealth and luxury.


    You could live just as I do, enjoying a life offort. Dani’s even better at making money than her mother. But I’m not offering this for free. Don’t you think it’s only fair to offer something in return? It wouldn’t be right for me to give you advice without some kind of reward, would it?”


    Cedric’s expression tightened, his brows knitting together.


    “So, is this a business proposition you’re making?”


    “Come on, don’t put it like that. If you win Dani over, we’ll be family. I’ll be your father-inw. A little cash for me isn’t a deal, it’s just fairness. That’s not something I’d call a deal. Don’t make it sound worse than it is.”


    Caiden, seemingly offended by the term “business proposition,” conducted himself in apletely transactional manner. Taking a sip of his coffee, Cedric asked, “How much do you want?”


    Caiden’s face brightened at the question. Laughing lightly, he said, “You’re more generous than Alexander, Cedric. I’m not asking for much, just this amount.”


    He raised a finger.


    “A hundred million. That’s reasonable, right?”


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    Cedric didn’t say a word, casting a calm nce at Caiden. Caiden tried to read Cedric’s impassive expression but found no clues. Was the price too high?


    Uncertain, Caiden averted his eyes.


    “If that’s too much, I’m open to negotiating.”


    Cedric took another slow sip of his coffee, maintaining hisposure. Caiden, watching Cedric’s unhurried movements, pressed his lips together.


    “How about eighty million, then?” Cedric nced at him, a faint smile ying on his lips.


    Hesitating, Caiden added, “Still too much? Cedric, Dani is worth more than that, isn’t she? I wouldn’t be proposing this if I didn’t urgently need the money. I could offer this opportunity to many others, but I’m giving you the first chance because I think you’re a good man.”


    As his situation grew dire, Caiden became visibly more desperate. The luxurious lifestyles of Katrina and Joyce had left him under significant financial pressure.


    “Then my final offer is fifty million. Consider it, Cedric. Dani is beautiful, and nothing significant urred between her and Alexander. She’s still pristine. Isn’t fifty million a modest sum for someone like her? Raising Dani wasn’t easy. For what I’m asking, it’s a bargain.”


    Cedric’s face turned colder, his displeasure evident. Caiden, overly eager, didn’t notice the shift in the conversation.


    “So, you’re suggesting this is like a payment for marriage?”


    Cedric broke his silence, attempting to rify. Caiden paused momentarily, not fully grasping Cedric’s subtle change in direction. He dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand.


    “Cedric, you’re reading too much into it. How could this possibly be a payment? No, this is entirely different. Marriage and business deals should not be conted.”


    Cedric responded with a thoughtful “Okay,” as his expression turned serious.


    “Let’s be clear, Cedric. If you’re genuinely considering a future with Dani, fifty million won’t suffice.” It dawned on Caiden that he could benefit not just from Joyce but from Dani as well. Excited by the prospect, Caiden engaged more intensely.


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