Chapter 836:

Her hands were neatly clasped on the surface, partially concealing a document underneath.

Her hands partially covered the paper, but Cedric could still make out a single word: “Agreement.”

“Are you feeling ill?” Cedric asked, his concern laced with urgency. Dark circles under his eyes showed his fatigue. “I’ve brought a team of doctors.”

With a mild laugh, Daniela motioned to the chair opposite her. “Please, sit.”

Her request, though simple, heightened Cedric’s anxiety.

He complied, sitting down and fixing his gaze on Daniela.

“What’s bothering you?” he asked again.

Daniela gave a slight shake of her head, her tone gentle. “It’s just a minor cold. I took some medicine last night; it’s really nothing to worry about.”

doctor’s visit yesterday evening. Was

quickly, a bit dismissively. “Lillian was being overly cautious. She assumed I was having a depressive episode, which wasn’t the case. A good night’s rest was all

Daniela carefully, his

seemed rushed to meet me. What’s

a quick nod, but his words stalled

cool, her eyes

𝕆𝖗𝗂𝗀𝗂𝗇𝖆𝗅𝗅𝗒 𝗉𝗎𝖻𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗁𝖾𝖽 𝖔𝗇 gⲁⅼ𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․𝚌𝗼𝗆

to convey seemed to

is packed today. I have a meeting shortly and a client to host for lunch. Unless it’s urgent, I should get ready. Feel free to stay or return to

tense silence, he shifted his gaze from Daniela’s controlled expression to the document beneath her fingers. Daniela caught on to where

Cedric stood abruptly. “I need to get back to work. Look after

her composed posture, lifting her eyes to meet Cedric’s. Their gazes locked for a fleeting

Then, suddenly, Cedric fled.

the hallway and the

Cedric’s secretary looked over

you supposed to clarify things? Why did you leave without saying anything? What if Daniela

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