Chapter 234


Chapter 234:

“I’m relieved to hear that. I, too, prefer that my wealth doesn’t entangle with my future partner. Genuine relationships shouldn’t sprout from personal gain.”

Just a moment before, Alexander was brimming with vigor. Now, his face registered shock, as if struck by lightning. He questioned his own ears, wondering if they had deceived him.

Attempting a smile, he managed only a tense grimace, his eyes locked on Daniela’s.

“What did you just say?”

Daniela declared with a smile, “I’ve made my stance clear. I don’t like entangling emotions with interests. Imagine us, intertwined as lovers and yet adversaries in business, whispering endearments in solitude and clashing vehemently at work—it would just rip me apart.” Her smile was there, yet her eyes betrayed no trace of warmth.

With an almost mocking sweetness, she glanced at Alexander.

yearn for a relationship that remains untainted. Is that too much to hope

realizing for the first time the depth of Daniela’s reservations. Could it really be that she

aligning perfectly; how could it crumble so unexpectedly? Struggling to keep his voice steady, he questioned, “So, what you’re saying is, if I want a chance with you,

her

you must quit. After all, if you’re pursuing me, competing against me for projects wouldn’t be proper, would it? But let’s be honest—even if you did try to compete, you wouldn’t stand a chance. I prefer to state this upfront

your next

recently, focusing only on luxury goods, construction, education,

widened, a clear sign of his

matters for me? So, are you saying I should

her grin

just that back in their day? It was quite the role reversal.

distant,

of life. I vowed when I was little that if a man ever cooked for me, I’d marry him right

swirled with sarcasm, yet her expression remained utterly sincere. Her eyes sparkled with a glimmer of hope as

think you can handle that,

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