HappyNovelChapter 877: "Just ignore the flowers, Joyce. Isn't Cedric the one you really want?" He paused. "I've thought of a way." Joyce didn't bite immediately. She merely twirled a petal between her fingers, watching it as if deep in thought. There was no rush. Daniela had three days to consider the partnership. A deal that profitable-she wouldn't refuse.
Once it was set in motion, she would have all the tin the world to be by Cedric's side.
Love cultivated under the right circumstances would last. That was her belief. Now that there was no marriage to bind her, she had every opportunity to make him hers.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexander studied her coldly, seeing right through her schemes. “Men are easily enamored before marriage. Even after marriage, sstill stray. But if a child is involved, that changes everything." He leaned back against the sofa, his gaze sharp. "People have been saying Daniela and Cedric were planning for a baby. Who knows? Maybe she's already carrying his child." Joyce's fingers stiffened against the petals. Then, her eyes turned cold, filled with malice. "What was the plan you just mentioned?" Daniela rested her chin on her palm, her gaze lingering on Cedric as he arranged the flowers.
Suddenly, her phone on the desk vibrated violently.
She reached for it without much thought, answering casually.
Russell's voice cthrough, tight with urgency. “Daniela, someone put out a hit in the underground network. Ten billion dollars-for Cedric." galnovs.c☐☐ brings great stories Daniela's expression turned grave in an instant.
Cedric turned his head and saw the solemn look on Daniela's face. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice low with concern.
Daniela slowly lifted her head, a faint smile curving at the corners of her lips. "Nothing. Just go ahead." Cedric wasn't convinced. He was about to mention that Daniela looked unwell when the office door suddenly burst open.
Lillian rushed in, panting, her phone clutched tightly in her hand.
She froze for a split second when her gaze landed on Cedric.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStill holding the scissors, Cedric straightened, eyeing Lillian in confusion. Lillian pressed her lips together before blurting out an excuse. "Daniela, Ryan is bullying me." Daniela gave a brief nod. "I'll take care of him." Without another word, Lillian turned and backed out of the office.
Daniela sat still for a moment before reaching for her water glass. Cedric watched her and immediately moved to help. "I'll get the water for you." Daniela pointed to the flowers instead. "That needs trimming."
Cedric followed her gaze, then picked up the scissors and resumed cutting. Lillian was already wasting just outside the door. "Daniela, have you seen the underworld bounty?" she asked in a hushed tone.
Daniela's gaze turned sharp, ice-cold and laced with deadly intent. "I saw it
"Who the hell would do something this insane? An underworld bounty isn't just spetty hit The base ve price alone is over ten billion, enough to mobilize every mercenary out there. And all of this—just to capture Cedric? That's completely insane!" Daniela's eyes remained as cold as steel.
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