Chapter 1233



Chapter 1233:

Meanwhile, Carol was fuming. “He's acting like letting go is some kind of noble sacrifice. Like you don't know his worth. It's pathetic." Her irritation seeped into every word she spoke.

Eyes fixed on the open stretch of road ahead, Daniela spoke in an even tone. "We're being followed."

Carol frowned, her eyes darting to the rearview mirror. "Is he serious right now? Didn't you already make things clear to him? What more does he want? I swear, I've never seen someone so shameless!"

Without waiting for an answer, Carol slammed on the brakes, flung the door open, and marched straight toward the car behind them.

Alexander's car rolled to a stop a second later.

Carol didn't waste time. "Enough, Alexander. What the hell do you want now?"

Alexander had no real answer. Following them had been a gut reaction. Now that he was being called out, the words wouldn't come.

"You said you love Daniela, remember?"

Lifting his gaze slowly, Alexander met Carol's eyes through the windshield. "I do."

Carol let out a cold, mocking laugh. "Oh, really? Enough to put your life on the line? That's funny. You sure didn't look brave when you ran off that day."

The comment hit a nerve. Alexander's expression shifted, clouded by guilt.

"You still think you've got a shot? That she'll take you back?"

Instead of denying it, Alexander stared at Carol. "Will you help me?"

To his surprise, Carol gave a quick nod. "Sure. But you don't need to throw yourself off a cliff to do it. You want to prove something? Give back everything the McCoy family ever handed you."

At her words, Alexander's hands clenched tighter around the steering wheel. Carol caught the hesitation on his face and let out a laugh. "What's the matter? Having trouble letting go?"

Alexander's tone became icy, carrying a hint of detachment. "That's not it. The cooperation with the McCoy family has nothing to do with my relationship with Daniela."

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With a sharp tilt of her head, Carol gave him a once-over. "Oh, please. You expect me to buy that? If Cedric or Daniela weren't in the picture, the Bennett family wouldn't even be on the McCoy family's radar. Alexander, have you no shame at all?"

That hit its mark. His mouth pressed into a hard line, and the color drained from his face.

"Fine. There's a connection," he admitted after a pause. "But I can keep it in check."

Carol tapped her palm gently against

the car's hood. "Don't try to dress it

Thoughts swirled in his head-news

headlines flashing praise, Richard's

smug grin Bennett Group's stock climbing like never before. The

He couldn't give her an answer.

Carol saw it all in the way his eyes wavered. "Figures," she said with a scoff. "You're just full of it. If Cedric were in your place, he'd already be halfway to cutting ties. That's the difference-you hesitate. You cling to safety. That's why you'll never win. And honestly? You're exhausting. Leave Daniela alone if you've got