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    He would wait until Bet Group was running smoothly again and securing a significant project. Then, he could approach Dani and ask for another chance, a fresh start.


    Only then would he feel like he could truly stand on equal ground with Cedric.


    He knew he hadn’t been the best husband in the past, but if he could have another opportunity, he was determined to build a better future with Dani. To truly cherish her this time, never again exploiting her loneliness or allowing himself to take her for granted. With those thoughts, Alexander felt a surge of purpose, a renewed determination to make things right.


    Meanwhile, Joyce returned to Caiden’s vi again. She waited for a quiet moment when no one was around and trapped Cedric in the garden.


    “Have you thought more about my proposal?” Joyce asked with a sly smile, her eyes locked onto Cedric.


    His physique was exactly her type—thin in clothes, yet toned and muscr underneath.


    His eyes, always indifferent, fascinated her. She was eager to see just how wild and uncontroble someone like him could be in bed.


    “Don’t worry. As long as the money is right, I won’t spill your secret.” She edged closer, her voice low and tempting.


    Cedric’s lips curled into a sneer as he smoothly sidestepped her approach, causing Joyce to stumble and crash to the ground.


    “What’s that supposed to mean?” she snapped, ring up at him.


    Cedric’s expression remained icy.


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    “You’re giving yourself too much credit. Do you honestly think you’re in any position to be connected with someone like me?” Without a second nce, he turned and walked away, leaving her seething with anger.


    Joyce mmed her fist into the ground, frustration boiling over.


    Cedric had no idea what was good for him.


    If that was how he wanted to y it, she’d make sure to use her own methods.


    It wasn’t long before rumors started circting throughout Olisvine that Cedric had a preference for men. The rumors escted, growing wilder and more exaggerated with each passing day.


    Dani, attending a banquet without much concern, overheard people gossiping about it. Their faces were filled with sincere regret.


    “How could Cedric… What a shame!”


    “My dad even told me to try harder to win his heart. After hearing that, he couldn’t eat for three days.”


    “Who wouldn’t be disappointed? I always said I’dpete with you fairly, but now, what’s the point?”


    “There are so few decent men left in the world, and now the good ones are being snatched away from us! Is there no justice?”


    “I once saw Dani as a rival, but now I see Ipletely misjudged her.”


    Dani held her ss of wine, listening to every word of the conversation.


    Now it made sense why the other women at the banquet had been so friendly towards her.


    But she couldn’t wrap her head around how these rumors had even begun.


    She nced at Cedric, who stood not far off, mingling with a drink in hand.


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