Being able to meet someone of Chairman White’s stature was no small thing—especially when he even shared his contact information.
Alexander lowered his gaze and took a slow sip of his drink. His tone was calm, almost detached. “Every social circle operates differently. Conventional thinking doesn’t always apply everywhere.”
Liam listened, brow furrowed, trying to make sense of Alexander’s words, but he only felt more lost.
Meanwhile, Danielle had just finished her conversation with Chairman White and felt she’d gained a lot from it.
Jake noticed and said to her, “You’ve got youth on your side—make the most of it. The Davidson family isn’t here to exploit anyone.”
“I was honestly glad when I heard you’d taken up that position outside,” Jake continued, looking at her. “Back when you were willing to make sacrifices for the Davidson family, I was grateful for it.”
“But if you want to forge your own path now, no one’s going to stand in your way.”
Danielle lowered her eyes, her lashes shadowing her cheeks. Sometimes, it felt like the world was indifferent and fate had a wicked sense of humor.
It was true—she had once loved Alexander. Everything she’d done for the Davidson family had been by choice, her own bittersweet devotion.
Jake had always seen it, but had never interfered in their marriage.
“Thank you, Dad,” Danielle murmured.
Jake’s smile remained gentle. “There’s no need for thanks among family.”
“You’ve been married into this family for five years. We haven’t seen each other much, but as my daughter-in-law, everything you do represents the Davidson name. I hope you’ll always be careful and considerate in your actions.”
“When Millie challenged you today, she was really challenging the authority of the Davidson family.”
The family’s prestige was not to be trifled with.
Hearing this, Danielle sucked in a sharp breath. The meaning was clear: anyone who dragged the Davidson family into scandal would be cut off for good—even a blood relative.
The weight of Jake’s words lingered in Danielle’s mind all the way home. In the Davidson family, few people saw things as clearly as Jake. He always had a way of ringing alarm bells that others missed.
Later, Danielle shared everything with Kirsten and Gian, including her new connection with Chairman White. Their careers were already on the rise, so their main focus was Jake’s attitude.
“I didn’t expect him to be so decisive,” Kirsten remarked. “Classic leadership style—he draws clear lines, even at home.”
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