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    Natalie was caught off guard by Cedric’s sharp insight.


    Dani always appeared so strong, yet here she was, seemingly controlled by her husband.


    “So, Cedric, could you lend me five million?” Natalie’s voice became gentler.


    Cedric opened hisptop and responded with politeness, “Of course, we’re family. A few million is nothing to us.”


    Natalie smiled broadly and nodded eagerly. “So when will you send the money?”


    Natalie, eager to see Dani out of the picture, continued, “Cedric, with yourrgepany, you could transfer the funds immediately, couldn’t you?” Cedric nodded. “Yes.”


    Natalie was thrilled. She was about to call the finance department when Cedric suddenly asked, “What do you n to offer as coteral?”


    Nataly’s smile froze, and her grip on the phone tightened. She stared at Cedric, stunned. “What? You need coteral?”


    Cedric looked at her calmly. “Of course, loans require coteral.”


    Natalie was taken aback. “But you just said we’re family.”


    Cedric nodded once more. “Even among family, it’s important to keep things clear and manage them properly. So, what can you provide as coteral?”


    “The vi? Hmmm… It’s sold. Your handbags? The one you’re holding is second-hand, only worth a few thousand, not nearly enough. And jewelry… You don’t have any left.” Cedric looked up at Natalie. “So, what will you use for coteral?”


    Natalie gasped. She felt Cedric wasn’t truly nning to lend her the money; instead, he seemed to be using this as a chance to embarrass her.


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    “Dani, won’t you intervene?” Natalie walked over to Dani. “We’re cousins. I’m definitely on your side. Honestly, you shouldn’t let Cedric manage all your finances. Didn’t you see the news yesterday? Cedric was involved with Joyce. How can you still entrust him with so much money? You need to be more careful. Women shouldn’t trust men with their money; keep it yourself. Or better yet, let me handle it. I’vee across some excellent investment opportunitiestely. Let me show them to you. What do you say?”


    Natalie looked seriously at Dani. “I mean it. Men can be dishonest. Don’t trust them too much. Trust me instead. Hand the money over to me, will you?”


    Cedric stood up, left the room, and mmed the door behind him, the sound echoing throughout the office.


    Natalie pointed at Cedric’s vanishing figure and growled, “Dani, did you see that? Money really changes people. Cedric has the nerve to disrespect you like that! You need to teach him a lesson!”


    Natalie stared at Dani, her eyes brimming with anticipation.


    Dani cupped her chin with one hand, her expression indifferent.


    “Really? I actually like the bad boy type.”


    Natalie groaned, exasperated. “Dani, you’re not exactly the hopeless romantic type. Money matters, you know. How does Cedric have a hold on you?”


    Dani shrugged. “I didn’t realize it before, but I guess I am a romantic after all.”


    Natalie sighed, feeling utterly defeated as Dani’s proud expression lingered.


    She departed Dani’s office, only to be stopped at the door. A hand extended a sleek ck card towards her. “Five million!”


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