Chapter 328

Alexander's face went blank, his expression completely frozen.

Daniela's voice broke the silence. "Old habits are hard to shake, aren't they?"

Alexander's brows furrowed, and he opened his mouth to respond, but Daniela cut him off before he could say anything. "Do you have any idea what you look like right now? Like one of those arrogant people who think the world owes them something.You carry yourself as if you're untouchable,expecting everyone to grovel just to catch your attention. You think you won't hurt me? There are plenty of couples who stay together even when they're distant, but we couldn't even last that long.We were divorced after just one day of marriage,which proves you were never the right choice. And honestly, how could you even compare to Cedric?"

It felt like Alexander had walked into a dream, only to be ripped from it and slapped awake in the most brutal way. His went as white as a sheet.

"Do you really believe you can compete with Cedric?" Daniela's patience had clearly run thin.Though her voice remained calmn, her words hit with brutal precision. "To me, you don't even measure up to a fraction of him. Just thinking about you disgusts me."

With that, she didn't spare him another look. She spun around and walked into Elite Lux.

Alexander remained where he was, a cold emptiness settling deep in his chest.

Daniela had always been poised and polite, yet she had said his very presence repulsed her. The words hit Alexander like a blow, leaving him shattered.

Aimlessly wandering the streets, he found himself outside a department store. Through the glass windows, he spotted Joyce inside, shopping with flair, enjoying herself, and acting superior with every small victory.

When she caught sight of him watching, she glanced over from a distance. She hesitated briefly, then smirked and sauntered towards him.

"Care for coffee?" she suggested casually, already making her way towards the cafe across the street.

The cafe was warm and inviting, with soft classical music playing in the background. But Joyce's eyes were icy as she spoke. "You look like you've hit rock bottom. Let me guess-Daniela turned you down?|saw you two talking earlier. Alexander, let me give you a little reality check. Stop wasting your energy.I'd bet Daniela and Cedric have been together for a while now. She's stubborn, and if you hadn't been so cruel back then, she wouldn't have turned to anyone else. But now Cedric treats her like she's priceless.She'll never leave him. Why would she, when she's got someone as exceptionaI as him? She's no fool,Alexander.She won't come back to you." Alexander raised his coffee to his lips, trying to appear composed, but his knuckles whitened as his grip on the cup tightened. "So, you're just here to mock me?"

Alexander was always a realist. Daniela had her own success and looked at him from a higher pedestal,which, frankly, made sense. But Joyce, who had no shame about selling herself, was in no position to make fun of him.

Alexander scoffed. "You're no better than me. Just as foolish. Do you even realize how you've got your current life? Everyone in Olisvine sees it, but you walk around acting like you're above them?"

Joyce didn't hesitate. She shot to her feet and flung her coffee straight at Alexander."You jerk!"

Alexander wiped his cheek with a paper napkin and said, "Seriously? With all your experience, you should be able to handle tis."

Joyce marched over, her hand lifted to slap Alexander, but he grabbed it with ease and then forcefully shoved her to the ground.

A passerby caught the scene on camera and uploaded it online.

Before long, the comments came flooding in, and they were surely brutal.

"Are these two getting back together?"

"Neither of them is worth anything. A match made in hell!"

" heard Alexander saw Daniela before meeting up with Joyce."

"Leave Daniela out of this! She's with Cedric."

Thanks to a popular serialized novel, Daniela and Cedric had become an incredibly beloved couple among fans.

At first, people just watched the spectacle unfold,but once Daniela's name was thrown into the mix,fans went wild, flooding Bennett Group's website in protest. This was the first time a fan protest of this scale had been directed at someone outside the entertainment industry.

Richard stared at his screen in disbelief as Bennett Group's website crashed, filled with hateful messages. His anger was reaching its boiling point.

He wasted no time dialing Alexander. "We lost five more regular clients today. Alexander, Daniela is your only lifeline. If she's willing to help, we might still have a shot.Otherwise..."

Richard didn't need to finish the thought;Alexander understood exactly what he was implying.

The Bennett family had endured one setback after another and hadn't launched any significant projects in ages. If more regular clients pulledout, Bennett Group could be facing bankruptcy.

Alexander had never thought he'd find himself in a position where he might have to beg Daniela for mercy to keep Bennett Group afloat. Feeling defeated, Alexander made his way back to the Harper family's residence.

But this time, Katrina wasn't as welcoming as she usually was. She had seen the news and was aware of Bennett Group's situation to some degree.

In a detached tone, she remarked, "You're doing this for yourself now, so there's no need for me to pamper you anymore, right? You know what needs to be done. If you want the money and the company,forget your pride. Get on Daniela's good side, and you'll find your way out."

Alexander stared at Katrina, whose attitude flipped faster than a page turning, and forced a bitter smile.

These people were so incredibly pragmatic!

He knew exactly what needed to be done.

Winning Daniela wasn't just about personal gain; it was the doorway to all the wealth and power in the world.

Without her, he'd be left with nothing but empty hands and shattered dreams.

At that moment, Alexander realized how far he'd fallen. His pride, his dignity-they were long gone.From now on, he'd have to beg for Daniela's favor,clinging to the hope of a second chance.

What was self-respect worth anyway?

Without Bennett Group, it was just an illusion.

His family's legacy, everything they had built over generations, couldn't end like this. Not in his hands.He couldn't let that happen.