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    At that moment, Joyce looked up at Cedric, who had just entered, and blurted out, “Cedric, is it true? Are you really that actress’s benefactor?”


    The room fell silent, the question hanging in the air like a storm cloud. All eyes turned to Cedric, all except Dani’s.


    Cedric stood still, his gaze lingering on Dani as he eventually muttered, “I can exin.”


    “What does that mean?” Caiden jumped in, eager to fan the mes.


    “So, you’re his sugar daddy?”


    Alexander nced briefly at Cedric, then redirected his gaze to Dani. She remainedposed, her focus glued to her phone. She continued ying the beta version of the game, asionally issuing debugging instructions into her headset.


    Cedric set down his luggage and stepped towards Dani. Before he could speak, Dani stood and turned to Lillian and Ryan.


    “Let’s go.”


    Only then did Cedric notice the luggage near the door. His confusion intensified.


    “Where are you going?”


    Dani didn’t reply. She brushed past him, phone in hand, answering a call as she approached the door.


    “Yes, I understand. I’m heading out now.”


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    Lillian and Ryan lifted the luggage and followed her. Outside, the sound of an airne engine revving up filled the air, the rumble resembling thunder. Panic gripped Cedric’s heart. He sensed that if he didn’t rify things now, he could lose her forever.


    He hurried after Dani, desperate to join her on the ne. But she halted him. She removed her earbuds and faced him.


    “I have to go abroad for work. It’s not convenient for you toe. Besides, you wouldn’t befortable staying here alone while we’re away. Just return to your own home.”


    Cedric’s eyes reddened instantly, his voice cracking as he pleaded, “You’re not letting mee with you anymore?”


    Dani offered a faint smile, her expression gentle yet distant.


    “Why would you want toe with me, Cedric? You have your ownpany, and I have my responsibilities.


    You were never obligated to stay by my side.”


    “No, that’s not it!” Cedric’s voice was frantic, hisposure shattered. He was overwhelmed, his words tumbling out in a desperate scramble.


    “There’s no scandal. That actress is my cousin—I’m not backing anyone! And the money I transferred to Caiden—I didn’t mean to deceive you. I just didn’t want you to be hurt.”


    He took a shaky breath, struggling to articte his plea.


    “Dani, I’ll heed your advice from now on. I swear—this is the first andst time. I’ll never keep anything from you again.” In ast-ditch effort, Cedric reached out and clutched the hem of Dani’s coat, his hands trembling.


    “Please don’t leave me.”


    The roar of the airne reverberated across the heavens.


    Cedric remained rooted to the spot.


    Alexander sauntered over, hands tucked in his pockets, eyes tracing the ascent of the ne.


    He was about to unleash a snarkyment when Cedric cut him off sharply.


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