Chapter 1045:

For a brief second, Alexander stiffened, as if Cedric had peeled away his mask. Cedric’s eyes narrowed slightly in that fleeting silence.

“Alexander, if I ever find out you put up a tombstone for my wife without my permission and kept it hidden, I’ll personally ensure you lose everything—starting with your title as the country’s richest man.”

The threat in Cedric’s voice was unmistakable—undiluted and direct. So blatant, in fact, that Alexander found himself momentarily at a loss for words.

Only after Cedric had been gone for some time did Alexander finally let out the breath he had been holding.

It was only then that he realized—buried beneath his tangled emotions was a sliver of fear. A wry smile tugged at his lips as he watched Cedric’s retreating figure, a curse slipping from his mouth. “You won’t be smug for much longer!”

Cedric stepped out of the banquet hall, pausing at the entrance as he lit a cigarette. His secretary followed closely behind, but Cedric didn’t even glance his way. “Watch Alexander closely. Something about him doesn’t sit right.”

Daniela had first divorced him—back when

yet it remained idle. His gaze stayed locked on the banquet

some rest; it’s already past ten. I’ll have someone keep an

in the back seat, his cold stare never wavering

finally emerged from the banquet and stepped

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through the drive, Cedric gave another order. “Find out where Alexander’s

the secretary

before he issued his next command. “Prepare my private jet. We leave for Fiarantian in thirty

secretary blinked, momentarily stunned. “Alexander’s company has been handling multiple deals lately—he’s been flying all over. Are you really going to chase a

Cedric remained silent.

secretary exhaled a quiet

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