Chapter 888 Chapter 888: A sharp sting of regret pierced Alexander's heart. As her voice called out his name, the brilliance of her smile slowly faded, replaced by a veil of cold detachment.
In that moment, Alexander felt a deep longing. He wished with all his heart that he could truly be Cedric-the only Cedric who could effortlessly bring out Daniela's unguarded smile. But, regrettably, he wasn't.
With a heavy heart, Alexander pulled off the mask and looked at Daniela, illuminated by the shimmering city lights.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Daniela, I don't need to be Alexander. I can be anyone you wantto be. I would cross the furthest corners of the earth and do anything daring if it meant making you happy. Daniela, you can't even imagine the depth of my love for you." Daniela's expression faltered, her brows knitting in confusion.
Nearby, Lillian sensed something was off. The man before them resembled Cedric, but there was an eerie coldness emanating from him.
"Daniela, don't waste your words on someone like him. Let's leave." Daniela didn't spare Alexander a second glance as she turned to climb into the car.
Alexander made no move to follow her. Instead, he remained rooted to the spot, his lips curving into a gentle smile as he waved. "Daniela, we'll see each other again very soon." As the car pulled away, Lillian cast a sidelong glance at Daniela, her voice tinged with disbelief. "What is he thinking? Who in their right mind undergoes plastic surgery to resemble Cedric? Is he mentally unstable, or simply out of his mind?" Daniela remained stoically detached. She harbored no curiosity about Alexander's thoughts or underlying motives. Her heart had only two pursuits: seeking justice for her mother and standing by Cedric. Fresh content available now galηovsShe spared no tfor distractions, nor did she have any desire to engage with those who professed their love through bizarre and baffling actions.
Upon returning home, Daniela headed to her study. She retrieved the list Natalie had handed her earlier. It was tto confront those individuals.
Elite Lux, renowned for its stable and robust maneuvers in the market, had recently shifted gears. It was now on an aggressive spree, seizing control of well-known domestic companies.
Wasting no time, Phillips Group quickly started to mimic these bold moves. From pharmaceuticals to education, from aviation to private banking, Elite Lux had spread its influence far and wide, leaving no sector untouched.
The immense scale of their acquisitions stirred confusion and unease among the masses.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElite Lux's approach was merciless and unyielding. They gave no quarter, employing monopolistic practices that inevitably led their targets toward financial ruin.
Each acquisition was finalized at the shockingly nominal fee of just one dollar.
The industry was in upheaval, with widespread anxiety about who could be next in line for Elite Lux's aggressive expansions.
In a frenzy, industry leaders frantically sought connections and leveraged every possible influence, desperate to understand what had driven Daniela, the CEO of Elite Lux, to such extrmeasures. Sapproached Richard, laden with lavish gifts, hoping to glean sunderstanding through him.
Yet Richard's demeanor remained unaffected; his tone smooth, his assurance palpable. “Daniela has always had a serene disposition For her to adopt such aggressive strategies, someone must have profoundly provoked her. There's no cause for alarm. If you've conducted your affairs transparently, what reason do you have to fear? Daniela isn't one to unjustly direct her frustrations at others. Return to your homes; don't fret over matters beyond your control."