Chapter 239

A subtle smile played on Cedric's lips, but he remained silent. In the cinema's darkness, his gaze met Daniela's intensely.

As the credits rolled, Daniela was still captivated by Cedric's deep, meaningful look, which seemed to convey words he hadn't spoken.

Daniela heart thudded wildly in her chest.

Throughout the ride home, Daniela remained silent until they arrived.

Cedric then turned to her with a grin. "Your heart's pounding, honey. We might let our little secret slip if it continues like this."

Daniela cast a helpless glance at Cedric.

Cedric chuckled, bending slightly to meet Daniela's wide-eyed stare. Moments later, their heartbeats resounded together,filling the quiet night like distant drums.

"Now, my heart matches yours," Cedric joked. "No one will suspect a thing."

It seemed both had momentarily lost their composure.

Upon reaching the house, Daniela chose not to enter immediately with Cedric. She walked around outside to calm herself before she opened the door.

Lillian looked up as she entered. "Hey, Daniela, why are you alone? Cedric just headed to his room. Didn't you both return together?"

"No, we came back separately," Daniela replied as she closed the door.

Lillian leaned in and whispered to Daniela, "Cedric seemed different today."

Daniela looked away. "Huh?"

Lillian leaned closer, lowering her voice so Katrina, who might be eavesdropping, couldn't hear. "Cedric was in an unusually good mood today. He walked to his room with something in his arms, trying to keep it hidden. When I asked him about it..."

Daniela fixed her gaze on Lillian.

Lillian imitated Cedric's cheerful demeanor."He just grinned and told me it wasn't my business.Something special must've happened today; l've never seen him so joyful."

Before Daniela could respond, Cedric's door swung open.

"Lillian, don't disturb Daniela. She didn't sleep well last night and is quite exhausted. Let her rest." He then turned his attention to Daniela, his tone softening. "I need to discuss a project with you later."

Daniela acknowledged with a nod.

As Cedric retreated and closed his door, Lillian stared at his door in disbelief. "Did you catch that? His smile wasn't just happy; his eyes sparkled with excitement too."

Just as Daniela was about to respond, Lillian, still puzzled, spoke up. "And what exactly does Cedric mean? I spoke to you, and he claimed | was disturbing your rest, but wasn't he bothering you as well by wanting to discuss a project? What is he trying to say?"

Daniela was taken aback by Lillian's sharp observation. She smiled and ascended the staircase.

Following Daniela's departure, Lillian leaned towards Ryan and whispered, "Doesn't Daniela seem off today?"

Ryan, absorbed in his computer, casually dismissed her concern. "She's as calm and collected as she's always been."

Lillian glanced skeptically between Cedric's door and the staircase.

Really?

In the dining room, Katrina had been observing theexchange.

When Daniela saw Lillian frown, a mischievous thought crossed her mind.②

She quickly set her food aside and walked over,leaning in to whisper to Lillian, "Did Daniela and Cedric have a fight?"

Lillian gave her a sharp, cold glance. "They're perfectly fine."

"Are you sure?" Katrina smirked. "They usually return together, yet Cedric arrived earlier today alone. Also,he didn't inquire about Daniela immediately, which is unusual for him. He just headed straight to his room,seemingly indifferent about whether Daniela was here."

Katrina settled beside Lillian. "So, they must have argued, right? I've always thought Daniela too distant for Cedric."

Lillian quickly said, irritated, "And why isn't Daniela right for him? Do you think someone else would be better?"

Katrina's eyes sparkled with mischief. "Absolutely!My niece, Shirley Randall, is gorgeous, tall, leggy and buxom, which certainly appeals to men. Cedric and Daniela are both too reserved. Honestly, I think bringing Shirley here could spark something with Cedric."

She felt a thrill at the thought of conflict between Cedric and Daniela.

Before Lillian could reply, Katrina strode out to the yard to make a phone call.

Her voice was a bit too loud, reaching Daniela's ears.

After her shower, Daniela preferred not to blow-dry her hair. With a towel in hand, she stood on the balcony, and by chance, overheard Katrina making a phone call below.