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    “It seems you believe I’mpletely naive.”


    Katrina’s brow furrowed.


    Alexander continued, “If Joyce was truly unwilling, nobody could havepelled her. Besides, during our marriage, she showed a clear interest in other rich men.” Katrina’s heart missed a beat.


    “I hadn’t brought it up before because I didn’t think it was important. Our connection never deepened. It wasn’t Dani causing issues; it was the marriage itself. We never should have entered into it.”


    Upon hearing this, Katrina quickly interjected, “How can you say that? Alexander, I know you don’t mean it.


    You’re just too angry.”


    Alexander, however, refused to listen further.


    “I’m clear about my feelings.”


    Katrina frowned, understanding that sometimes silence was preferable, as speaking certain truths could irreversibly damage paths back.


    This time, however, Alexander was unusually direct.


    “During that fire, I saved Joyce instead of Dani, so you all assumed I harbored feelings for Joyce. If that’s what you think, I’d rather rify things now instead ofter.”


    Katrina attempted to interrupt him, but Alexander persisted bluntly, saying, “I’ve always been unclear about my feelings, and now, I deeply regret that.”


    Alexander emphasized his regret.


    “Given another chance, I would have defended Dani fiercely. But now, merely glimpsing her feels like a privilege.”


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    A profound emptiness washed over Katrina.


    She decided not to question whether Alexander’s regret stemmed from Dani’s newfound prominence or from a realization of his enduring affection for her.


    She knew only one thing: the backup n she had for Joyce was now gone.


    Their call had concluded quite some time ago.


    However, Katrina couldn’t shake the sound of Alexander’s final words echoing in her mind.


    “I should have told you earlier that I love Dani. Regardless of her status today, my love remains unchanged. Even if she orchestrated my situation with Joyce, I am happy. So, please stop calling me.”


    The conversation ended right there.


    Despair washed over Katrina as she looked around. At that moment, all her strategies for Joyce were conclusively ruined.


    When Dani walked into thepany the next morning, seeing Alexander there didn’t surprise her. Alexander was no fool; his sess wasn’t based on luck. He could sense something off in Dani’s behavior.


    “Katrina called me yesterday.


    You were aware, weren’t you?”


    Dani didn’t attempt to hide it.


    “Yes, I knew.”


    Alexander experienced a blend of sadness and a hint of happiness.


    He was saddened because Dani had shown him her more ruthless side, which wasn’t typically exposed to someone she cared about.


    Yet, he felt a sense of happiness that Dani chose to reveal this aspect to him.


    Could this mean she trusted him, even slightly?


    A small smile appeared on Alexander’s face.


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