Chapter 530

Daniela was playing an online game with Cedric when Lillian entered the room. "Daniela, the commerce association has invited you to join them for a meal."

Daniela straightened up, her lips curling into a slight smile. "They couldn't resist any longer, could they?thought they would hold out a bit more."

Lillian sneered, "Those old foxes are cunning. They never dirty their own hands; they prefer to have others do the heavy lifting while they enjoy the fruits of their labor. It's sickening!"

Daniela laughed and said, "Show them no mercy. Let them see our strength. Tonight, we handle those merchants, and by tomorrow, those veterans will be the ones on the offensive."

Lillian nodded and exited the room.

Nina lingered at the doorway, observing Daniela.

She held great admiration for Daniela.

She had never encountered anyone as bold and unapologetic as Daniela, who fearlessly embraced both love and hate. Daniela's radiance was undeniably compelling.

Nina, who was usually timid and reserved, felt empowered by Daniela's presence.

She aspired to always stay close to Daniela.

Lillian reappeared and said, "Daniela, does this mean you won't be attending the dinner tonight?"

Daniela was disinterested. She found large gatherings and dining out overly noisy and bothersome.

"Your mother's old friend is indebted to Hackett. He hopes that you join them for a meal for his sake."

Daniela smiled. "They've even got in my mother's friend. Skip dinner. I'll just meet them for coffee."

Lillian responded to the invitation right outside Daniela's office.

The other party was exceedingly grateful and quickly sent over the details.

"Wow!" Lillian chuckled. "They've arranged to meet at the Alejandran Coffee, where a single cup costs a hundred thousand. These old guys are really splurging this time."

Daniela waved dismissively. "Tell them to meet me at the cafe downstairs instead." Lillian nodded and then glanced at Cedric, who was still in the room. "Is he going too?"

Cedric flashed a grin. "Am I included?"

"Yes, your name's on the list. Will you be attending?"

Cedric chuckled, clearly seeing through the group's motives.

Daniela remained determined. After their recent setbacks, these old folds were likely hoping to gain an advantage by negotiating with him.

"Of course, I'll attend. If I don't, it will just terrify them."

Nina overheard this and thought Cedric and Daniela made a perfect team. She was deeply impressed.

Daniela turned to her with a smile. "One day, I'll find someone suitable for you."

Nina returned a smile, although her interest in marriage had waned.

The meeting was scheduled for eight o'clock that evening.

Daniela had just wrapped up a multinational conference when Lillian entered. "Daniela, they've arrived. All eight of them are here, but they're trying to keep it under wraps to avoid any media attention that could embarrass them if it leaks that they're here to negotiate. They're dressed very plainly."

Daniela nodded and made her way downstairs with Lillian and Cedric.

Initially,these people were worried, but their anxiety eased upon seeing Daniela. Their posture improved visibly.

Why? Daniela was so pretty, they immediately assumed that she got what she had today by relying on men.

Her slight build didn't suggest a powerful CEO but rather resembled a television star.

They believed she was outwardly dazzling, though internally, she might be feeling the pressure.

The group exchanged looks, a mutual understanding passing between them.

They suspected Cedric had orchestrated this business move,not Daniela.

Given her delicate demeanor, she appeared more as eye candy than a force in business.

As Daniela drew closer, their anxiety diminished.

They had been standing, but before Daniela even reached them, they had taken their seats. Noticing this, Daniela's smile widened. She turned to Cedric and whispered, "It seems they think I'm the easy target."