Novel1Chapter 130
Chapter 130:
Alexander stared in disbelief at where Daniela had vanished, struggling to pull himself together. He turned to his
secretary, his voice tinged with confusion.
“What did she mean by that?”
The secretary bowed his head slightly, his words measured.
“Ms. Harper was indicating that the North District project will proceed without Bennett Group's involvement.”
Alexander blinked, his thoughts scrambling to catch up.
If Bennett Group wasn’t her choice, then who did she turn to? Clayton Renovation was out of the picture. In the
entire city of Olisvine, no other firm possessed the resources or expertise needed for such a massive endeavor. It
had to be him.
Alexander let out a cold, biting laugh that echoed in the frosty air.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“She’s got to be bluffing.”
Cedric had initially intended to drive Daniela home.
Work, however, demanded his attention, and he stayed behind. When he finally wrapped up, a text from Ryan
awaited him. It was a simple text:
“You're too slow.”
Exiting a meeting, Cedric saw the message and replied with a question mark. His secretary was updating him on
office affairs at the time. By the fourth point, the secretary noticed Cedric’s inattentiveness—his typically diligent
boss was distracted by his phone.
Pausing, the secretary doubted Cedric’s focus and skipped an item on the list. Without looking up, Cedric pointed
out, “You skipped one.” Taken aback, the secretary apologized and readied to proceed, but Cedric, phone in
hand, stood abruptly.
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The secretary, accustomed to Cedric’s steady presence, noted a rare unease in his demeanor. Cedric appeared
restless, bordering on anxious. Such descriptors were foreign when it cto Cedric. The secretary halted,
anticipating Cedric’s next move.
Yet, Cedric dismissed him with a gesture. As the door shut, the secretary overheard Cedric’s low query into the
phone.
“Ryan, what exactly are you implying?”
On the other end, Ryan, weary from a night without sleep, was perched on a rooftop, nursing a drink.
“They mean exactly what you think. | just spotted Alexander's car tailing Daniela home. Cedric, what on earth
are you up to? It's been forever, and you still haven't told her how you feel. Are you frightened or what?”
The secretary, poised to knock, halted abruptly. Frightened? Who? Cedric? That couldn't be!
Then, Cedric said, “A bit.”
The secretary’s mouth hung open in shock. Ryan, caught off guard, pressed, “Cedric, what scares you? You have
it all—wealth, looks. What's there to fear? | just can’t wrap my head around it.”
Cedric slumped into his chair, his head lowered, his tone somber.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“You don't get it.”
Ryan was flabbergasted.
“I don’t get it? Or is it you who's missing the point?”
Cedric exhaled deeply.
“She toldshe’s not ready for a relationship. Being away from her makesrestless, but getting too close... |
worry it might push her away. I'm walking on eggshells here.
You don’t understand her like | do. Push too hard, and she’ll close off entirely.”
Ryan burst into laughter.
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