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.”

an early

stairs to find Cedric contemplatively resting his chin on his hand at the dining

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

Josie shrugged, clearly bemused.

He arrived early, took a seat, and

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laughed, then shouted for Lillian to come down. Lillian appeared, yawning

silence, Cedric attentively topping up her plate with each bite she took. Daniela smiled, her

napkin, then faced Cedric. Cedric, visibly uncomfortable

don’t usually come over early to play host.

cleared his

“Not at all.”

a

“Alright then, I’m off.”

departure, Cedric quickly shed his guise of indifference, blurting out, “Wait!” Daniela chuckled and resumed

“Let’s have a conversation.”

Daniela settled comfortably.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

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

Daniela met his gaze.

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