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    Earlier that day, after signing a contract, Alexander felt a surge of happiness, feeling a newfound closeness to Dani.


    Yet, he was restless throughout their dinner.


    The memory of Dani tugging on Cedric’s sleeve haunted him.


    Dani, a woman who treasured her personal space more than most, usually didn’t let just anyone close. Alexander had always viewed her need for space as an intense obsession.


    But moments ago, Dani had easily invaded that space with Cedric, so naturally that she might not have even realized it.


    Alexander’s gaze grew darker, his heart sinking deeper. He believed he had to work harder and elevate his financial status to match Dani’s before he could dere his love for her once more.


    Joyce had not yet left the mall when she bumped into Katrina.


    “Oh my gosh!” Katrina gasped and hurriedly pulled Joyce into the women’s restroom.


    Joyce called out to the man waiting outside, “Milo, wait for me. I’ll be out soon.”


    Katrina was visibly upset.


    “Joyce, have you lost your senses? Are you cheating on Alexander?”


    Joyce looked back calmly.


    “Why not? If Alexander won’t sleep with me, someone else will.”


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    Taking a moment, Katrina inhaled deeply before probing further.


    “How much are you paying this man each month?”


    Joyce raised three fingers.


    Katrina’s expression turned to shock.


    “You’re out of your mind! I’ve seen this man at a party before. He was with a woman who ended up losing everything because of him! Everyone knows about it. Weren’t you aware?”


    Joyce responded confidently, “That won’t happen to me. I’m not like the rest. Besides, Milo isn’t with me for my money.”


    Katrina scoffed at her reply.


    “If not for money, then what? Why would you give him three million a month?”


    “It’s my decision,” Joyce retorted.


    “We are a couple. I get dividends each month. What’s wrong with sharing a bit with him? I just want him to befortable. Is there anything wrong with that?”


    Now, Katrina regretted her earlier decision deeply. Had she foreseen this oue, she would not have persuaded Dani to give Joyce those shares.


    Wealth could change people, and it was clear Joyce wasn’t adept at handling it.


    She had never imagined Joyce would betray her husband like this.


    “Why are you so astonished, Mom? When you were seeing Caiden, wasn’t he still married? Brylee was alive then. How is what I’m doing any different from what you did?”


    Katrina paused, taking a deep breath.


    “It’s different. Caiden was wealthy, and I benefited from him. What do you get from this rtionship?”


    “Joy, happiness. What Alexander can’t provide, he can,” Joyce answered.


    Katrina narrowed her eyes.


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