Chapter 652

A few mninutes later, the rumble of a car engine echoed up from downstairs.

Cedric had left.

Daniela ascended the stairs wearily, her footsteps resonating faintly. Carol peeked from her room and asked cautiously, "Wasn't that a bit too harsh? You won't cry in your room later, will you?"

Daniela didn't reply and went straight to her room.

She spent the whole night gathering information.

By the next morning,it was raining heavily outside.

The sky was covered as if a vast curtain had been drawn across it, darkening the day.

As Daniela descended the stairs, even Jack hesitated to approach her.

A somber mood hung over the house.

Joyce murmured to Caiden, "Daniela is so irritable now.No one wants to upset her." It seemed a risk to life to irritate Daniela at this point.

Caiden agreed with a nervous nod, saying,"We better keep our distance."

Daniela returned to Elite Lux, readying for the upcoming season's fashion show.

This time,she was causing a real commotion,signaling to everyone the dramatic return of Elite Lux.

She was set on regaining everything she had once lost,no matter what it took.

Elite Lux's reputation made many in the elite circles disregard her inability to have children.

Several individuals,like Alexander,attempted to forge a connection with Daniela.

Richard, usually composed, grew concerned when he learned that his friend's son was attempting to get close to Daniela.

Daniela was a walking treasure. This time, he was determined to not let anyone else seize the opportunity.

He promptly called Alexander, but the call went unanswered.

Richard's anxiety increased. and he sent Alexander many voice messages.

"Alexander, what are you up to? Why aren't you picking up? Do you realize someone else is pursuing Daniela? How much longer will you stay overseas?"

"Is surgery really that complicated? Once you're finished, come back quickly. What will we do if Daniela chooses someone else?"

"Daniela has set up a sensational nationwide show this time. Just look at the trending topics-they're all about Elite Lux! Even Eternity Glory, which split off from Elite Lux, is being overshadowed."

"Alexander! You need to return and win Daniela back!"

Richard's messages repeated over and over in the hospital room.

Alexander held his phone tightly, his gaze filled with dark and vengeful determination.

Suddenly, his fist struck the mirror, breaking it into fragments.

He was furious and stormed out to confront the plastic surgeon. "What did you promise me earlier?"

Alexander pointed to his face and added, "You promised you were a professional, that you could make my face look just like it did before. I've paid over eighty million. Does this look the same to you?" The surgeon apologized, saying, "Mr. Bennett, the injuries to your face were severe. Recovery takes time,as human skin has its limits."

Alexander was not interested in excuses. "How long will it take? Don't you know I have urgent business?"

The surgeon smiled and held up three fingers.

Alexander narrowed his eyes and asked, "Three days?"

The surgeon shook his head, still smiling.

Alexander's expression darkened. "Thirty days?"

The surgeon let out a soft laugh. "No,it's thirty years."

Alexander was shocked, nearly collapsing. "Thirty years? Might as well wait until I'm dead!"

The surgeon responded with a touch of humor,"Cosmetic surgery is for the living, not the dead. If you're unhappy with my work, feel free to visit another clinic."

That day, Alexander quickly arranged his discharge.

As the car pulled away, the assistant asked, puzzled,"Are we really just letting him leave like that?"

The surgeon smiled knowingly and said, "He'll return."

The injuries were too severe for a quick fix. Once Alexander realized he had no alternatives, he would come back.

Thirty years.

In thirty years, nobody would recall today's conversation.

The assistant nodded,understanding.

Indeed, no one else dared to treat Alexander like this.

Pressured by Richard, Alexander decided to head home first.

Upon his plane's arrival, Alexander was informed that Daniela was to attend a banquet that evening.

"Go home and get ready. Put on a new outfit," Richard instructed as he looked up.

"Ah!"

A piercing scream rang through the Bennett family's household.

Richard's face was filled with shock as he stared at Alexander,asking, "Who the hell are you?"

Alexander closed his eyes for a moment. "Dad, it's me."

Richard,taken aback, scrutinized the figure before him repeatedly to confirm it was indeed Alexander."What your face restored? Why do you still look so awful?"

Richard was disappointed. "You're going to the banquet looking like this? How could Daniela possibly notice you?"

Alexander clenched his jaw and said, "Cedric has a limp, and he still meets Daniela. Why can't l?"

Hearing this, Richard took another look at Alexander's disfigured face. "But your face is horrifying! My goodness! It unsettles me. Don't go tonight. You'll only upset people."

Alexander frowned and said,"Dad,what do you mean?Aren't you supporting me? Don't you believe I can win Daniela over?"

In the end, Alexander decided against attending the banquet. He was acutely aware of his dreadful appearance.

He merely wanted to catch a glimpse of Daniela.

Even a brief look would suffice.

However, he didn't see Daniela; instead, he encountered Joyce.