Chapter 28

Keith arched an eyebrow at Alexander, a mischievous grin creeping onto his face. "Oh really? Well, in that case, I guess I'll go after Daniela."

For reasons Alexander couldn't fully explain, his frustration-already bubbling just below the surface -flared up at Keith's words.

Meanwhile,Daniela glided off the stage,lifting the hem of her gown with effortless elegance.

Cedric stepped forward and handed her a bouquet of flowers. His usually stiff demeanor softened, and a faint, almost proud smile tugged at his lips.

"Thank you," Daniela said with a polite smile and accepted the flowers.

She hadn't played the cello in years, but being back on stage again stirred up the same lighthearted joy she had experienced as a child.

As she scanned the crowd, her eyes landed on Alexander sitting among them.

Her expression changed in an instant, as if she'd just spotted an irritating fly buzzing around her.

Alexander immediately caught her glance and, almost without thinking, straightened up, his chest expanding a little.

However, Daniela's eyes barely lingered on him,passing over him with an icy indifference, as if he were just another face in the crowd.

Alexander's lips tightened into a thin line.

So she'd become a CEO and now thought she was above him?

As the event came to an end,Daniela stayed behind to chat with the maestros. Meanwhile, the audience began to trickle out of the hall, but many couldn't help casting lingering glances her way.

Keith gave Alexander's arm a nudge. "So, are you going to go say hi?"

Alexander stole a glance at Daniela. She stood with graceful composure, her floor-length gown flowing elegantly, the pearls in her earrings catching the light and shimmering faintly. She appeared breathtaking,drawing everyone's gaze.

Keith chuckled when he saw Alexander pause. "I see what's going on. You're too proud to make the first move. Back in the day, it was always Daniela running after you, and now you don't know what to do,huh?Plus, with so many people around, maybe she didn't even catch sight of you. Otherwise,she would come to you. Everyone knows that she only has eyes for you."

With a grin, Keith waved his hand,calling out excitedly,"Daniela! Over here!"

As soon as she heard her name, Daniela turned her head towards them.

Keith flashed a big smile and pointed at Alexander."Daniela, look who's here-Alexander came to support you tonight."

Keith's message was clear-if Alexander wasn't going to approach Daniela, then she could come to him instead.

But to their surprise, Daniela simply cast them a cold,detached look. Then, she turned back to the person she had been chatting with and resumed her conversation.

Keith opened his mouth to speak again, but before he could, a man stepped in front of Daniela,blocking his view. It was Cedric. His face was stern, and the warning in his eyes made Keith pause.

Keith blinked, hesitated, and muttered, "Okay then."

By the time Daniela finished talking with the maestros and left the concert hal, it was already late into the night.

She hadn't anticipated findng Keith and Alexander hanging around by the entrance.

As lively as ever, Keith quickly called out, "Daniela!"

Daniela looked up briefly, and Keith and Alexander started heading towards her.

Before he could even approach, Keith was already grinning, his voice overflowing with praise. "Daniela,you were incredible tonight! I had no idea you hadthis kind of skill."

Daniela's smile was brief and polite, but it didn't reach her eyes. It was obvious she wasn't interested in chatting. "Thank you," she said flatly, then turned to leave.

Realizing she was about to walk off, Keith quickly added, "By the way, Alexander watched your performance too. He thought it was amazing."

At this, Daniela stopped in her tracks. Slowly, she turned her head, and her eyes locked onto Alexander.

Keith, noticing this, quickly lowered his gaze. He couldn't help but think that Daniela still had feelings for Alexander.

However, Daniela said, "Mr. Bennett, you were unusually attentive tonight. That's a first."

The way she emphasized "that's a first" was laced with obvious sarcasm, leaving no doubt about her meaning.

The moment felt charged. Her words were a sharp reminder of the fire incident from their marriage.

Keith stood frozen, his eyes locked on Daniela as if he were seeing her in an entirely new light.

She wasn't like the one he remembered. She was sharp, composed, like she had become smarter.