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    For a brief moment, the stillness of the scene made it seem as though Cedric was simply deep in sleep.


    “Cedric, you never understood why I kept our rtionship a secret.


    You argued with me time and again, but I held firm.


    You always wanted to know why. Now I can finally exin. I did it because I feared this. I feared that one day, you would end up like this. My life is a tangled web of burdens, some of which go back to my mother’s death. I always thought that as long as I kept our marriage hidden, I could shield you from the dangers thate with it. No matter how much it upset you, I couldn’t bring myself to cross that line.”


    However, Dani realized hiding her marriage with Cedric was pointless. Those cruel people would never spare anyone close to her.


    “So, today, everything changes. I’m making our rtionship public. From now on, Cedric, I’ll protect you, and I’ll protect Harper Group, Elite Lux, and Phillips Group.”


    “Dani, the press conference is about to begin.” Lillian knocked on the door.


    Dani slowly ced Cedric’s hand back beneath the nket, her voice gentle as she whispered, “Rest, Cedric. I’ll be back soon.”


    With that, Dani got up and walked away.


    The moment she crossed the threshold, the smile she had been wearing vanished.


    The press conference buzzed with an air of chaos.


    Reporters, eager for answers, were consumed with curiosity over the sudden ident and eager to see how the young female CEO would navigate Phillips Group through this storm. Some of them were quick to judge, questioning if Dani, not being the CEO of Phillips Group, was overstepping her role. Tough questions were on the horizon. The reporters had clearlye prepared, ready to press Dani on every angle.


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    When the conference began, Dani took her ce at the center of the stage.


    A microphone, waiting like a silent sentinel, stood before her.


    As Dani stepped into the room, an unmistakable shift in her presence rippled through the crowd—she was sharper, more focused than her usual self.


    “Good afternoon, everyone,” Dani said, skipping the pleasantries.


    “Thank you for being here. By now, you’re all aware of the car ident that involved Cedric and me. This wasn’t an ident. It was a deliberate attack on our lives, and the authorities are already involved. I won’t get into the specifics right now. Today’s conference is about the future of Phillips Group and ensuring full transparency for both the public and our investors.”


    The moment Dani’s words echoed in the room, a wave of shock swept over everyone.


    The executives of Phillips Group were stunned.


    Dani’s unexpected boldness in stepping up to represent Phillips Group caught them off guard.


    Her actions today didn’t just reflect her own intentions; they subtly signaled to the public that Harper Group and Elite Lux would back all future business ventures of Phillips Group. The executives of Phillips Group regarded her with a newfound appreciation.


    At first, it seemed like Dani would give a few courteous remarks and end the press conference.


    However, to everyone’s shock, she spoke again with certainty.


    “From today until Cedric recovers, I will takeplete control over managing Phillips Group.”


    As soon as those words escaped her, the previously hectic scene came to aplete standstill.


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