Chapter 1394:

Nikolas’s ears burned at the remark. He cleared his throat, trying to hide his embarrassment. “What’s strange about me?” He glanced toward Daniela.

She unwrapped her candy, tasted it, then lowered her head to focus on the data spread across her desk. She hadn’t spoken once, but Nikolas took her silence as approval. She hadn’t interrupted his conversation with Cedric or questioned the candies he’d brought.

That was when Nikolas understood Carol had been right. As long as Cedric wasn’t harmed, Daniela rarely intervened.

The realization filled him with jealousy and bitterness.

How deeply did Daniela love Cedric? How far would she go to spoil him?

Nikolas was still brooding when the company’s scheduled partners arrived. It was unusual for Alexander to be so low-key. He arrived last, trailing behind the others.

secretary approached her. “Ms. Harper, the partners for the collaboration are here to review the

completed the takeover and sealed the contract before handing the company to Daniela. He trusted she

place at the head of the table and listened intently to their proposals. Alexander waited his turn, then straightened his tailored suit and stepped to the

under his breath, “What

a grudge against Alexander? What

jaw tightened. He couldn’t admit that his father had explicitly chosen Alexander over him to court Daniela’s favor. Instead

Lλtєѕτ чhαρτєrѕ ιn g𝓪lɳovєls.𝓬𝗼𝗺

nowhere near Cedric

you mean? How am

wouldn’t waste time getting riled up over someone like Alexander,” Carol said evenly. “He knows Daniela doesn’t

down the hallway toward Cedric’s office, where the door stood ajar.

as Carol had said, Cedric seemed utterly unfazed

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255