Chapter 351

Daniela's expression didn't waver, not even for a second.

With a detached grunt, she shifted her focus back to the meeting minutes, her demeanor unruffled.

Ryan blinked in surprise, sharing a look wvith Cedric before trailing after her."Daniela, aren't you even a little shocked? Don't you have anything to say about what happened?"

Daniela's tone was steady. "What exactly am I supposed to say?"

Ryan narrowed his eyes, suspicion etched on his face. "I'm beginning to wonder if you ever actually liked Alexander. Didn't everyone say you were in love with him for ten years?"

Daniela gave a simple nod. "I did."

Ryan's doubt deepened. "Is this how someone acts after loving someone for ten years?"

Ten years-a whole decade.

In a lifetime, a decade is no small span of time.

For ten years, Alexander had been the center of Daniela's heart.

And now, he had plummeted from his pedestal, reduced to a shadow of his former self in front of the world.

Yet, Daniela's emotions seemed completely untouched.

Ryan found it impossible to wrap his head around it.

Could this really be what love looked like after ten long years?

Ryan ran a hand through his hair, glancing at Daniela as she continued signing papers without a flicker of emotion. "Cedric, do you think she really doesn't care, or is it all an act?"

Cedric remained silent, unsure. Later that night, he pulled Daniela into his arms and murmured, "If that's the kind you prefer, I can be like that too."

Half-asleep, Daniela let out a soft "Mm," the meaningof Cedric's words slowly registering in her mind.

As she slipped into slumber, she murmured, "Cedric, I see how hard you're trying to be the perfect husband.I truly value that, but what matters most is that you're both my husband and your true seIf. Whatever role life may bring, stay true to who you are."

Daniela's love had always been expansive-never about chaining the one she cherished.

To her, love that sought to possess and control wasn't love at all.

By now, Cedric was convinced that Daniela's heart was his and his alone.

Alexander couldn't help but notice the calm confidence radiating from Cedric.

Once upon a time, he had that same unshakable poise, but his arrogance grew from years of taking Daniela's love for granted.

The soft click of the office door opening broke the silence, and it swung inward.

Daniela stepped in, her smile warm and a bag in hand, her gaze landing on Cedric.

She raised the bag with a small grin. "Your favorite dish. I packed some for you. If you like it, I'll grab more next time."

Alexander remained off to the side, a bitter wave of humiliation washing over him.

Once, no matter where they were, Daniela's eyes would find him first. Now, it was as if he didn't even exist.

"Daniela." Alexander's restraint crumbled, and he spoke up.

Shame burned through him, especially after the exposure of Joyce's videos, but he forced himself to muster courage.

He was ready to let go of every shred of his pride. Daniela's love was the only thing he craved now.

＂I need to talk to you. I know you won＇t agree to a private conversation， so r月 say here，＂ he bturted， his voice trembling with resolve.

Daniela hadn't even reglstered Alexander's presence until now.

Her brows furrowed the instant his voice cut through the room. "How did you even get up here?" she asked coolly.

Her icy question froze Alexander mid-confession. For a moment, he could only stare at her, utterly stunned and silent.

After a long pause, his voice quivered as he finally spoke, tinged with accusation.nDo you have any idea how much bravery it took for me to face you?"