NovelEnglishChapter 1099: Alexander's face twisted into a look of wounded innocence.
Daniela didn't stop. "During the wedding fire, you chose to save Joyce. Back then, she mattered more because Katrina controlled the Harper family. Later, you stayed with Joyce because she led the Sinclair family. And now, I'm suddenly your first choice because I run Elite Lux. I don't need that kind of love, Alexander. We both know the truth, so let's not make this messier than it already is." Daniela had never been one for mind games—she preferred the truth, plain and unvarnished.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexander's recent antics had sparked rumors, and she had no patience for the .
She didn't bother softening the blow. Rising to her feet, she leveled him with a cold gaze. "You were never that pure. Spare yourself-and everyone else—the pretense." She might not recall every detail of the past, but she wasn't blind to the present. She knew exactly who had been by her side when it mattered.
As Daniela walked away, someone lurking in the shadows made a move to step forward, then hesitated. Daniela didn't look back. She simply left.
She had nearly reached her car when Cedric caught up, slightly out of breath, a food box in hand.
He passed the box through the window. "The food inside was terrible. I made this earlier, just in case. Your stomach's sensitive-you can't go hungry." The engine purred to life. Carol flipped the box open. "Sushi rolls. Cedric really knows what you like, huh?" Daniela didn't touch them, but Carol did, her opinion of Cedric rising with every bite.
Neither of them realized someone was hidden in the shadows, watching their every move.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThat night, whispers slithered through high society like wildfire. Word spread that Daniela had been injured in the explosion, leaving her unable to conceive.
Alexander lingered at the entrance of his villa, a cigar resting between his fingers.
Beside him, Richard exuded an air of smug contentment. "With this, your claim to Daniela is uncontested-not just in Olisvine, but across the entire country. The CEO of Elite Lux, unable to bear children? A scandal like this has made her the subject of ridicule. Alexander, have Daniela over for dinner again tomorrow. And letwarn you now I won't be nearly as courteous this time."
Once, Daniela was the most sought-after CEO in the business world. Now, in the eyes of many, she was reduced to a tragic figure an woman n unable to carry an heir. The mere thought of Daniela shedding unseen tears within the walls of Elite Lux filled Richard with a sick sense of victory. He had once extended a hand in friendship, only to be spurned. Now, Daniela would have no choice but to cto him, and he had no intention of being kind.
With Daniela bound to the Bennett family-her greatest weakness now a chain around her neck Richard M e envisioned a future where he could manipulate her at will. The mere thought sent a wave of satisfaction through him.
"Dad, don't get ahead of yourself.
Daniela isn't the type to break so easily," Alexander cautioned, unease ve gpawing at him. He had once sworn to protect her, to cherish her, yet here. he was, complicit in a schdesigned to shackle her.
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