NovelXXXChapter 825: But Daniela's world narrowed to Cedric alone.
She studied his subtly curved lips, her grip on her purse tightening involuntarily, her heart drumming a frantic rhythm before she forced her fingers to relax.
Lillian, with a flare of protective fury, broke through the crowd and yanked Lydia from Cedric's side. "Cedric, this is too much! After your argument with Daniela, did she try to make amends? You can quarrel all you want, but why involve a third party? Do you know she-" "Lillian," Daniela interjected, stepping forward and pulling Lillian back. Her right hand trembled slightly as she gripped her purse, the movement so subtle that only a keen eye would catch it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Enough, Lillian," Daniela whispered. "There are reporters all around." Reporters didn't matter to Daniela. The only thing on her mind was Cedric and his Phillips Group. Beside Cedric, Lydia appraised the woman known as the richest in the world with keen interest.
Daniela's beauty was effortless, her complexion radiant even without a hint of makeup. Her eyes, particularly striking, shone with a clarity that was both rare and enviable.
"Hello, Ms. Harper. I'm Lydia Vargas," Lydia greeted her with a calculated casualness, extending her hand. Lillian tensed, her gaze sharpening, as if she were about to intervene.
However, Daniela stopped her with a gentle touch, accepting Lydia's handshake with a warm, disarming smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you. That's a stunning dress you're wearing tonight." Lydia returned the smile. “Thank you. Mr. Phillips chose it for me; he believes red is my color." Daniela nodded, her response dripping with grace. "It certainly is. If you'll excuse me, I must be going. Enjoy your evening." Feel the magic on galnovsLydia watched her go, a flicker of surprise crossing her features.
She hadn't thought it would go this way. Daniela stayed composed, unruffled, and completely unfazed by the provocation.
She had assumed a few sharp words would break Daniela's composure, provoking her to snap back at her so that Cedric would feel bad for her. This caught Lydia completely off guard.
The event organizers had originally placed Daniela's seat next to Cedric. Lydia approached Daniela and asked, "Ms. Harper, apologies, but you're in my spot. Could you find another seat, please?" The sound of cameras clicking filled the air as reporters rushed to capture the moment.
All eyes turned to Daniela. The crowd eagerly awaited her response, wondering if she would confront the daring woman.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYet, Daniela remained perfectly calm.
She glanced over at Cedric, their eyes locked briefly, and she offered am subtle smile before saying, "Alright." With that, Daniela headed to the back of the room and settled into the last open seat.
The event staff scrambled in disarray, while Cedric maintained a grim expression throughout.
Lydia, watching with a flirty smile, teased Cedric, "Mr. Phillips, if you invitedto stir jealousy, that expression won't help. We should appear closer, more affectionate."
The mysterious, fleeting expression on Daniela's face earlier lingered in Gedric's mind, refusing to let him go.
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