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.”

postponed an early appointment to visit

descended the stairs to find Cedric contemplatively resting

him curiously, then whispered to Josie, “What’s with

Josie shrugged, clearly bemused.

arrived early, took a seat,

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appeared, yawning and complaining about her

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

a napkin, then faced Cedric. Cedric, visibly uncomfortable under

“You don’t usually come over early to play

cleared his

“Not at all.”

gave a

“Alright then, I’m off.”

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

“Let’s have a conversation.”

Daniela settled comfortably.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

began tentatively, “This year’s economy hasn’t been

Daniela met his gaze.

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