Chapter 873:

Cedric’s workspace was typically stark and formal, yet today it was adorned with various blooms, lending an intriguing air to the office.

“Not bad,” Joyce commented, redirecting her attention away from Cedric. “I’ll give you three days to think it over. If I don’t hear from you by then, I’ll seek another partner.”

With that declaration, she rose to leave, but her eyes lingered on Cedric once more. Noticing Daniela engrossed in her coffee, Joyce hesitated. She then approached Cedric and asked, “Where did you get those flowers? They’re beautifully arranged.”

While arranging the flowers, Cedric responded, “I can send you the shop’s details.”

Joyce looked back at Daniela, now absorbed in her phone, and bit her lip. “Cedric, perhaps you could get some for me as well? I’ll pay you handsomely.”

Cedric glanced up at Joyce, somewhat bewildered. “With all your resources, surely you can find someone else for this task. I don’t require any compensation.”

crossed Joyce’s face as she pointed to some

no objections. Those flowers were destined for the trash anyway, and his attention was fully occupied with arranging the blossoms to make them even

focusing on

embarrassed, Joyce reached for the flowers, considering them

a distant star—brilliant, radiant, but forever out of

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when she plummeted to rock bottom, those extravagant dreams faded. Yet, a twinge of regret would occasionally creep into

were the first

Daniela said with a smile, picking up the flowers from the table. “We’re not

Daniela to steal it away with a single, unwavering gesture. Joyce barely managed to suppress the fury on her face. Who did Daniela think she was to challenge her? For over a decade, she had basked in favor while Daniela had been ignored. Now, Daniela dared

darkened with fury, but she forced herself to maintain composure. “Daniela, don’t be so petty! It’s just some flowers, and you can’t even spare them for

flower to her nose, breathing in its delicate fragrance. “This is a gift

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