Chapter 417


Chapter 417:

But now, all those fears melted away. In this moment, nothing else mattered. All he wanted was to pull her into his arms, give her the protection she deserved, and stand as her unwavering shield against the chaos surrounding her.

“I want you,” Cedric said without a moment’s hesitation. His voice was resolute. Observing Daniela’s confusion, he added, “Yes, you understood correctly. I wish to leverage that promise you made as a means to start a relationship with you.”

Daniela was stunned. The pen she held trembled lightly. Speechless, she realized her pulse was now surging.

“A relationship? What sort of relationship do you mean?”

“Marriage,” Cedric answered bluntly.

At his declaration, Daniela felt a knot form in her chest.

have heard my conversation with Caiden just now. There’s no need for

foreseeing her potential refusal, retorted, “It’s not sympathy I feel for you, Daniela, but genuine affection. I want to marry you. I want to offer you the love, attention, and protection you were deprived of in your youth. In the future, on any rainy day,

have to face

suddenly that Daniela

time to think, Daniela

of me, but I’m laying all my cards on the table. Hearing your words to Caiden hurt me deeply. I’m invoking the promise you made to propose marriage. I’ve said my piece; now I need your

latest

not being rational right now.” Daniela’s

contrary, I’ve been too rational until now!” Cedric exclaimed, straightening

situation before acting, and I’ve let you face challenges on your own. But no more. I don’t just want to maintain a distance; I need to be your

mirrored the tenacity he applied in his business endeavors. He fixed his gaze on

is intolerable. Today, I must secure my place by your

hand from the table. She was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment. She had indeed made a promise, and she felt

moment to collect her

I’ve changed significantly,” she began. The overhead light cast a shadow, cloaking her in a mysterious, almost spectral glow.

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