Chapter 229
Chapter 229:
As she made her way back, the crisp sound of her phone's notification caught her attention.
Checking it, she discovered a message from Alexander.
Daniela’s eyebrow arched high.
She had assumed Alexander had finally given up after their heated discussion last time.
She let out a dry chuckle, her smirk carrying a sharp edge of sarcasm.
Money had a miraculous way of bending principles. The man she once admired for his staunch principles was
now humbling himself repeatedly. The message simply stated, “I'm sorry.”
A smirk played on Daniela’s lips.
When Cedric spotted her, she was gazing at her phone, her dimples deepening enchantingly on her cheeks.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“What's got you in such a good mood? You look exceptionally cheerful.”
Daniela tilted her phone towards Cedric as they continued on their way.
Meanwhile, Alexander stepped out of the restroom. He caught the sound of Daniela’s laughter.
It was her happiness that echoed in her laughter—happiness sparked by his message.
Her laughter rang melodiously, stirring a wave of elation in Alexander's heart.
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He now believed Keith's advice. If he persisted in showing genuine kindness to Daniela, she would undoubtedly
feel his sincerity.
It was only a matter of tbefore everything Daniela had bechis.
He wished, with all his heart, that Daniela could go back to being the person she once was.
Cedric passed the phone to Daniela, and she slipped it into her bag.
He had questions in mind, but he hesitated, unsure of the repercussions of asking them.
Cedric knew Daniela wasn’t one to revisit old relationships, but back then, she had no principles when it cto
Alexander.
He was always the one in control, except when it involved Daniela.
Just as they were about to enter the banquet hall, Cedric stopped briefly and gently grasped Daniela’s hand.
He held it for just a moment before letting go.
Daniela turned to face him, her brow slightly furrowed.
“What's wrong?”
Cedric pressed his lips together as he clenched his hand and unclenched it. After a brief pause, he smiled and
shook his head.
“It’s nothing. Just stick to juice. Drinking at night can be tough on your stomach.”
Daniela chuckled, her eyes twinkling like stars.
Cedric felt his heart skip a beat, but he still hesitated.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLillian and Ryan pulled him to a quiet corner for a scolding.
“Cedric! What were you thinking?” Ryan crossed his arms. Lillian was frantic.
“Were you about to confess? You should've just confessed already. How hard is it to say, ‘I like you, and I'm going
to pursue you?’ It’s not that difficult.”
Ryan ran his hand through his hair.
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