Chapter 131


Chapter 131:

“Who would have imagined? The great Cedric Phillips, now so cautious and humble.”

Cedric appeared unfazed by the comment, shifting the topic.

“What was Alexander’s business with Daniela?”

Ryan snorted dismissively.

“What do you think? He wants her cooperation. He’s angling for that North District project, but the way he clung to her in the footage—it looked off. Just a heads-up, Cedric.

You should keep an eye out.”

Cedric’s expression hardened, his response resolute.

“Understood.”

early appointment to

descended the stairs to find Cedric contemplatively resting his chin on

him curiously, then whispered to

Josie shrugged, clearly bemused.

early, took a seat, and hasn’t uttered a

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laughed, then shouted for Lillian to come down. Lillian appeared, yawning and complaining about her late night, her

preemptively served her some side dishes. She ate in measured silence, Cedric attentively topping up her plate

napkin, then faced Cedric. Cedric, visibly uncomfortable under

smiled, probing, “You don’t usually come over early to play host. Anything you’re

cleared his throat

“Not at all.”

a slight

“Alright then, I’m off.”

guise of indifference, blurting out, “Wait!” Daniela chuckled and resumed her seat. Cedric propped his

“Let’s have a conversation.”

Daniela settled comfortably.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

“This year’s economy

Daniela met his gaze.

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