NovelEnglishChapter 847: Upon their arrival at Phillips Group, Daniela stepped out briskly, with Cedric a few paces behind. To an onlooker, Daniela might have appeared to be the CEO. She paused, waiting for Cedric, who seemed reluctant to close the distance, making it feel as if she were leading a tour of the workplace.
Once they entered his office, Cedric promptly locked the door.
Outside, his secretary rubbed his sore nose, the slight bump still lingering, and let out a quiet chuckle.
It looked like the tension between them had finally eased, and they were back on better terms.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe recent days had drained him; Cedric had been overworking himself, and the secretary had not slept in 48 hours.
Inside the office, Cedric brewed a cup of coffee for Daniela before sitting down across from her.
The skies outside mirrored the mood indoors, heavy and somber.
Cedric was grappling with feelings of injustice and the fear of losing Daniela.
"Wasn't there supposed to be a meeting?" Daniela asked.
"I actually wanted to talk," Cedric replied. Evading the issue any longer was futile, especially since Daniela appeared prepared to address it, leaving no room for further avoidance.
Attempting to asshis typical negotiating posture, Cedric found himself unsettled by just one look at Daniela's expression.
"I need to be honest about that night at the charity gala. I did it on purpose. I apologize, Daniela," he said candidly.
Daniela acknowledged his admission with a nod, taking a sip of her coffee. "Okay." gvlnovsis where magic happens "It wasn't my intention to cause you embarrassment. I was just feeling overwhelmed and, unfortunately, chose the most destructive way to provoke a reaction from you. We were both unhappy. I assure you, no matter what the future holds, I won't repeat such an action," Cedric expressed earnestly, his voice full of regret. "I really missed you during my business trip, but I was too scared to reach out. Josie mentioned you've been having trouble sleeping. I guess it was my absence.” "You're right, it was because you were gone," Daniela said straightforwardly.
Her confirmation comforted Cedric, yet he restrained any burgeoning hope.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe even pondered if Daniela valued him merely for the solace he provided. Such solace was easily replaceable. Daniela, with her charm, could easily attract countless admirers far and wide. He felt his offerings were light in comparison.
"The day I cto your office, I saw a document on your desk. What was it about?" Cedric paused for a few seconds before finally asking, "I caught the word 'agreement,' but I didn't see the rest. What was it?” After a tense pause, Daniela responded, “It's a divorce agreement.” Daniela was coming on a little too direct.
A wave of unease tightened Cedric's chest, making it hard to breathe. He fought to keep his composure, glancing away to avoid locking eyes with her. "You want to divorce me?" Daniela gave a small nod.
Before she could utter a word, Cedric shot to his feet, his emotions slipping out of control.
Daniela froze for a moment before hearing Cedric's firm declaration. "I же don't agree!
His face darkened, his eyes cooled, but beneath it all lingered atrace of hesitation.
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