an impact that even Cedric felt

t Heather allowed herself to collapse into Cedric

c's concern surfaced immediately.

Heather mur

ve possessiveness. While they were together, she relished his attention despite the intensity of

ce parted ways. His abrupt departure had left her unsettled, and his lingering possessiveness was palpable, as if he might still try to pull her back to his side

of Heather, but Jeremy's overt hostility took him by surprise. Known for his stern demeanor, Je

emy's threats. In that moment, she made a decisive move, pushing him slightly away.

sadness, Cedric's heart ached with empathy. He couldn't deny her

Alexia, but on closer observation, Heather was undoubtedly

reak things off," Cedric agreed, his voice

adow of resolve flic

.

er, with his family and Alexia remained in the yard, he turned t

Heather. "I need to t

s icy. "Can't she mak

ully aware of their feelings. "I'll go back by myself. Yo

dric touched her hand briefly

xia approached, took her hand gently, and o

s. Now, Alexia had returned as a member of the prominent Harris family, owners of the Zenith Group. Her elev

t emerged from the building clad in black, a cigarette dangling between his fingers. "J

ponded, extinguish

cted quickly, still shaken by ea

he Maybach remained in the d

As she moved to bypass his car and leave, he re