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    A sudden realization dawned on her, widening her eyes in shock.


    She turned incredulously to nce at Ryan sitting nearby.


    Could it be that Cedric preferred Ryan?


    Shirley’s voice wavered.


    “What do you think of Ryan?”


    Cedric nced at her, reading her like an open book. After a brief pause, he nodded.


    “He’s great,” he affirmed, giving Ryan’s leg a casual pat. Ryan remained oblivious, but Shirley’s world seemed to crumble.


    “Do you like men?” Shirley lowered her voice.


    “That’s right,” Cedric responded without missing a beat. But in truth, his heart yearned for women, Dani in particr.


    Shirley’s face turned pale, and she forced a smile.


    “Alright then. I’ll keep your secret.”


    “Good. I hold a high position, and discretion is paramount. It could impact my business.”


    Shirley nodded.


    “Okay, thank you for trusting me! I promise I won’t tell a soul!”


    Cedric nodded internally, adding silently, “Thanks.” Shirley’s mind was abuzz.


    It took her a moment to find her footing, moving with awkward haste.


    Soon after, she hastily gathered her belongings and departed, leaving Katrina confused and perplexed.


    What was going on?


    Why the sudden exit?


    Katrina attempted to intercept her, but Shirley didn’t even nce back, rebuking,


    “Before matchmaking, you should at least get your facts straight.


    You’ve wasted so much of my time.”


    Katrina, puzzled, responded,


    “What do you mean?”


    “What do I mean? I mean exactly what I said! I promised not to tell anyone, but now I see why Cedric frequents Dani’s room as if it were his own, and why she trusts him implicitly. Now it all makes sense!”


    With that, Shirley stormed off, leaving Katrina standing there, utterly thrown off.


    What did she mean?


    What was really happening?


    What on earth had gone down?


    By the time Katrina tried to follow her, Shirley was already out of sight.


    Back in the living room, Ryan was doubled over withughter.


    “Does Shirley have a brain? What was she even thinking? How could she possibly believe you like me?”


    Cedric dealt with the situation silently.


    When Katrina reentered the room, her expression stormy, she demanded,


    “Cedric, what did you say to Shirley? Why did she leave in tears? Did you mistreat her?”


    Cedric didn’t bother to be polite, turning with a sharp, cold stare.


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