Chapter 965:

Unbeknownst to him, as he fled, the basement door creaked open, nudged by the whispering wind.

It took a considerable amount of time before Alexander managed to regain his composure. He had to meet Daniela soon, and he repeated to himself over and over: the past was just that—the past.

He was determined to make things right with Daniela, to compensate for his past mistakes through future actions.

The meeting took place at Alexander’s newly inaugurated hotel. When he saw Daniela and Lillian arrive, a wave of relief washed over him.

He had feared that Daniela might show up with Cedric.

“Please, take a seat, Daniela,” Alexander said warmly, his tone filled with attentiveness. “The steak here is exceptional. I highly recommend you try it today.”

Daniela, showing little interest, responded tersely, “You arranged this meeting through a friend of my mother’s. Surely, we’re not just here to dine, are we? Let’s skip the pleasantries and focus on the matter at hand. We don’t have all day.”

smile remained unshaken, as if her words had no power

sure to schedule our meeting after business hours. We have a shared history since childhood, after all. Why not enjoy a meal

Alexander helped Daniela slice her steak before placing it in front

was sourced fresh this morning. I had initially wanted to cook it myself for you, but unfortunately, my culinary skills aren’t up

lately, all of Daniela’s meals were personally

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was a clear challenge, a statement that he could match—and even surpass—anything Cedric could

displeasure at the overpowering aroma of the steak. She cleared her

draining the color from

to Lillian, she gestured for her

several sips of water, Daniela barely managed to subdue

over here make you carsick? You’ve always been susceptible to it, even as a child,

to fill her glass, his eyes followed Lillian taking the steak away. He noticed the subtle easing of Daniela’s discomfort, and a

her, he observed her delicate profile now tinged

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