NovelEnglishChapter 1083: Daniela skimmed the message Carol presented and, without a flicker of concern, said, “Don't bother." Carol gave a curt nod and left.
Richard, still smiling, chimed in, “What's the hushed talk about, my dear?" Daniela remained indifferent, but Richard was relentless, flipping through photos on his phone like a man on a mission.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Daniela, my dear, what a pity you didn't chtoday. The house is nothing like you remember. Look at these antiques I brought back-worth over 80 million. This snuff bottle? Over 60 million. And this vase? A solid 100 million." Richard spoke with growing excitement, but Daniela found her appetite waning.
"So, when are you coming home, my dear? You used to love it there. I'll cook something special just for you. The villa's been completely redone-so luxurious it made it to TV. You have to see it." Richard basked in his own self-importance, rambling on for half an hour. All the while, Alexander kept his eyes on Daniela, quietly observing. He noticed that Daniela was calmer than before, her expression unreadable-neither intrigued nor bothered by Richard's bragging.
However, Alexander didn't intervene, thinking Richard's boasting was normal. After all, wasn't success meant to be something a man's beloved could take pride in? Richard went on, "Tired from work, my dear? I know organizing exhibitions lately has taken a toll on you. You're still young; don't push yourself too hard. If there's anything you need, just ask Alexander. You know, he's the president of the association now, holds a lot of influence. Most of the things that stress you could be handled with a single word from him. Daniela, young women should enjoy life, not bury themselves in work." Richard's tone sharpened with a trace of irritation as he turned to Alexander. "Alexander, Daniela lost her mother. She's been through enough. Don't make things harder for her. Help her, will you? Don't be like Cedric, always leaving her to fend for herself. You saw what happened last time-handling things alone can be dangerous. We all learned that lesson, didn't we?" Alexander nodded without hesitation. "Dad, I get it. I'll look after Daniela." Just as Alexander finished speaking, his eyes flicked to the entrance. Cedric had just stepped out of a car, his movements unsteady.
A slow smirk played on Alexander's lips. "Daniela, we've known each other for years. Let's take a picture together." Daniela remained still. "I don't like taking pictures." Despite her refusal, Alexander started to rise, while Richard had already struck a pose.
Daniela's voice was firmer this time. “I said—I don't like taking pictures." Alexander ignored her, already lifting his phone.
Daniela's frown deepened, and she was just about to rise when her gaze landed on Cedric, standing at the entrance, his expression shattered. His fingers gripped the door handle, his eyes locked on hers.
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The instant the camera flashed, something inside his gaze seemed to fracture. "Daniela, set a date and divorce Cedric."
That single sentence was all Cedric heard, and it rang in his ears like a cruel echo. He couldn't couldn't bear another second Turning on his heel, he stumbled out, barely keeping himself upright. Daniela watched as Cedric walked away, his figure weighed down by a crushing sense of defeat.
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