Chapter 66


Chapter 66:

“If the timing had been different,” he continued, “you’d know exactly what Cedric was going to say.”

Daniela let out a small laugh, though her face showed a flash of irritation. The Harper family had already stirred enough trouble, and she wasn’t in the mood to deal with Alexander now.

She stopped in the hallway, standing tall in her sleek high heels, and locked eyes with Alexander. Her voice was flat as she asked, “So what? Mr. Bennett, why does it concern you?”

Alexander’s face turned serious.

“It’s none of my business. But I’ll tell you this—Cedric has big plans. He has a reason for coming after you.”

Daniela couldn’t hold back another laugh at his words. Her voice dripped with sarcasm.

“Oh really? Cedric has an agenda? And what about you? What’s your plan? What makes you think you’re in a position to give me advice? What part are you playing in this? Are you saying you don’t have a plan?”

again, Daniela spun

and full of dark intent. Fine, he thought bitterly. If she couldn’t see his

her eyes immediately found Cedric. One glance told her he had regained his

ln ovels .

go? If you

Cedric nodded in response.

up in front of her building. She thanked him before

walk away,

herself before turning around slowly. By the time she did, Cedric had already

“Daniela, you’re smart.

isn’t the right moment or the right situation to say it. So for now, just think of me

a deep breath, his

you ever need help—anything at all, please don’t

a brief pause, he continued, “And one more

person, Daniela. The problem isn’t you—it’s them.

street, carrying a hint of chill. Daniela stood motionless, her long hair flowing gently in the breeze. A faint smile graced her lips—subtle,

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