Chapter 335

Cedric frowned but stayed silent. He stood there, his eyes carefully watching Daniela.

People often had things they could not get when they were young.

And when they finally have the means, they strived to make up for that regret.

It wasn't always about deep affection; sometimes, it was simply the persistence of obsession.

It was their way of flaunting their newfound success.

Cedric had encountered many individuals like this.

He couldn't judge if it was right or wrong-it was just a personal choice.

But he knew Daniela was different from the rest.

True to form, a moment later, Daniela asked, "Are you serious right now?"

A smile crept across Cedric's face, the tension within him loosening.

Alexander, still kneeling on the floor, remained motionless.

"You want me to give you money and watch you wear something like that? Alexander, what are you even thinking? I can't make sense of it, and frankly, I couldn't care less. It doesn't just annoy me-it disgusts me."

With that, Daniela turned and walked away. She made her way over to Cedric and asked, "Do you have a spare pair of shoes in the car?"

Cedric fetched a pair from the trunk, and once Daniela changed into them, she tossed the heels Alexander had touched straight into the trash.

She then climbed into the car without a second thought.

Cedric made a move to follow but hesitated for a brief moment before heading towards Alexander.

Alexander, using his knees for support, gradually rose to his feet.

"Do you understand where you messed up?" Cedric inquired. "She's not Joyce, nor you, nor anyone from that crowd outside. Daniela has a sharp mind, and by using tactics like this, you're completely underestimating her. This will only end poorly for you. With Daniela, it's already too late."

After delivering his words with cold finality, Cedric turned away with a sense of dignity and left without a glance back.

Alexander stood frozen, lost in thought, unable to shake off Cedric's words.

It took him a while to gather himself before he made his way home.

When he walked in, Richard was there, pacing nervously."What happened?"

Alexander simply shook his head in response. Richard was in a state of panic. "What now? The loan's interest is piling up every day. Are we really going to declare bankruptcy? Daniela is being SO cold to you. It's just a million! She won't even lend a hand? I'll go talk to her myself!"

Alexander gave a hollow, bitter laugh. "You're going to ask her for help? Dad, you were never exactly kind to her in the past. Why would she lift a finger now?"

Richard was left speechless, unable to respond.

Alexander dragged himself upstairs, each step feeling heavier than the last.

It was clear to him now that Daniela wouldn't offer any help.

Alexander's eyes carried a cloud of despair as he made his way back to his room.

He sat there in silence for what felt like hours, his mind replaying memories of Daniela.

Daniela had once protected him, brought him home late at night, and was always the first to step up when the company was in jeopardy.

It was thanks to her that Bennett Group had flourished.

Yet, her constant support had blinded him to the true extent of her contributions.

Or maybe her deep affection for him had made him forget that she had the power to walk away as well.

Even after the divorce, and despite Daniela's firm stance that their relationship was over, Alexander could never fully accept it.

Deep down, he clung to the belief that a part of her still hesitated to let go.

He convinced himself that as long as that flicker of hesitation remained, she wouldn't simply stand by and do nothing.

But now, confronted with the undeniable truth, he found it hard to accept.

Lowering his gaze, his eyes fell on the contact list on

his phone.

The screen was filled with names-people he had reached out to over the past weeks.

But one name stood out, untouched. He hadn't dared to call.

He understood that making this call would mean crossing a point of no return.

Still, as much as he hated to admit it, it seemed like there was no other choice left.