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Chapter 278:
“Things have changed a lot since then. I've restrained myself,” Cedric admitted, his voice slow but firm.
“Fear has gripped me—the fear of pressing too hard, the trepidation of causing offense, and the anxiety that you
might feel uneasy. | was petrified of upsetting you in any way. Thus, | chose to bide my time, considering perhaps
you required space to heal and to discover your true desires. | tried to make my way into your life gently, like a
soft breeze you wouldn't think twice about. My only wish was to becsomeone important to you, without you
ever catching on to how much it meant to me. Over the last eighteen months, I've carefully avoided
overstepping. | refrained from actions or words that might seem too assertive. I've kept myself in check, abiding
by my own boundaries, waiting endlessly for the right moment.”
Daniela gave him a thoughtful look.
“I don’t mind the wait.
Yet, it breaks my heart to watch you suffer, knowing I'm stuck on the sidelines as just a friend. Daniela, | yearn to
shield you. It painsto witness anyone push you around. | want the world to recognize that you have an ally,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthat you are never alone. I've made up my mind—I won't wait for fate to decide. It’s clear that you and
Alexander are done, so I'm stepping forward now. | want to be the one who's there for you. Whether | succeed or
not is irrelevant to me. From this moment on, I'm claiming my place in your world. And when you're ready to
open your heart, | want to be the one you choose first.”
Cedric laid his heart bare, speaking with a fiery determination he rarely allowed himself to show. For a few
moments, Daniela remained silent, her eyes narrowing as she evaluated him.
Realizing his forwardness might have been too much, Cedric’'s demeanor softened, his voice now carrying a hint
of desperation.
“Look, from here on out, considera suitor, okay? Don’t shutout. Just givea shot.” Cedric abruptly
stood up, hoping to leave on a strong note, but in his haste, he knocked over the chair behind him.
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Flustered, he righted the chair, his cheeks coloring with embarrassment, and hurried out of the room without
another word.
Shortly after, Lillian stepped in from the balcony, having just ended a phone call. With a quick, incredulous look
at Daniela, she shook her head in exasperation.
“Did Cedric actually just take off like that? After pouring his heart out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for
your response? Is he for real? Can you believe this is the sguy who pulled off that huge international deal
recently?”
As dawn broke, Caiden made his way to Harper Group, accompanied by Alexander, whose recent skin graft was
visibly healing. They entered the CEO's office, where Caiden nonchalantly tossed his feet onto the desk and
motioned for Alexander to make himself comfortable.
Alexander cast a scrutinizing glance around the room, his expression unreadable as he took everything in. The
desk was a chaotic stack of documents needing approval, official seals, and stamps—all disorganized and
scattered. His eyes then caught a piece of paper on the floor. Stooping to retrieve it, he realized it was Harper
Group's business license.
Despite being aware of Caiden’s lax approach to business, the level of disorder still shocked Alexander.
“Don’t fuss over that,” Caiden remarked casually, as he placed a steaming cup of coffee on a nearby table,
settling back with a relaxed air.
“Daniela will be here soon to sort out this disaster. I'm tired of managing this circus; it's her turn to take the
reins.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFlashing a self-satisfied grin, Caiden leaned back further.
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