Chapter 641:

Nina’s voice turned shaky, tinged with tears.

“I’m not asking you to favor me over anyone. I just want a little fairness. It’s just a few bottles of wine. Can’t you give them to me? Natalie’s incredible, I get that, but I’m not any less! I’ll prove to you that, for Cedric, I’m the only one who matters.”

Elyse sighed, clicking her tongue.

“Look at you—getting all worked up when I’ve barely said anything. Fine, fine. It’s just a few bottles of wine. I’ll have someone send them over.

You’re my daughter, after all. Give it half an hour.”

With that, the call ended.

was well aware Elyse had only caved because she feared Cedric might actually take an interest in her. A few bottles of wine were

had downed a fair amount. Nina knew some people only

carefully chosen words into

Ryan might either leave or drink themselves into oblivion. After all, she had heard that when people drank too much, certain functions ceased to work.

to an abrupt halt. Ryan was still deep in conversation with Cedric. Nina shut her eyes momentarily, swallowing her frustration. She couldn’t fathom what could keep two

with a practiced smile, carefully refilling their glasses. She settled beside them, playing the gracious host as day faded into night. At one point, Cedric stood to adjust the heater, and Nina’s eyes instinctively trailed down to the exposed skin beneath his loosened collar. Her gaze lingered for a mere second before Cedric shifted again. Nina

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to meet you. When I learned you frequented Elite Lux, I told my mother I wanted to train under Daniela—just to have a chance to

to the window, staring at the moon. The faint fragrance Daniela often left behind still lingered in the air. He found himself missing

reaction from Cedric. She paused, but he remained silent, his

“Are you thinking about Daniela?” Cedric wasn’t easy to engage, so Nina

described how deeply connected Daniela had been

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