Chapter 1083:

Daniela skimmed the message Carol presented and, without a flicker of concern, said, “Don’t bother.” Carol gave a curt nod and left.

Richard, still smiling, chimed in, “What’s the hushed talk about, my dear?” Daniela remained indifferent, but Richard was relentless, flipping through photos on his phone like a man on a mission.

“Daniela, my dear, what a pity you didn’t come home today. The house is nothing like you remember. Look at these antiques I brought back—worth over 80 million. This snuff bottle? Over 60 million. And this vase? A solid 100 million.” Richard spoke with growing excitement, but Daniela found her appetite waning.

“So, when are you coming home, my dear? You used to love it there. I’ll cook something special just for you. The villa’s been completely redone—so luxurious it made it to TV. You have to see it.”

Richard basked in his own self-importance, rambling on for half an hour. All the while, Alexander kept his eyes on Daniela, quietly observing. He noticed that Daniela was calmer than before, her expression unreadable—neither intrigued nor bothered by Richard’s bragging.

boasting was normal. After all, wasn’t success meant to be

If there’s anything you need, just ask Alexander. You know, he’s the president of the association

enough. Don’t make things harder for her. Help her, will you? Don’t be like Cedric, always leaving her to fend for herself. You

hesitation. “Dad, I get it. I’ll look after Daniela.” Just as Alexander finished speaking, his eyes flicked to the entrance. Cedric had just stepped out of a car, his

smirk played on Alexander’s lips. “Daniela, we’ve known each other for years. Let’s

still. “I don’t like

to rise,

firmer this time. “I said—I don’t like taking

ignored her, already lifting his

landed on Cedric, standing at the entrance, his expression shattered. His fingers gripped the door handle, his

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