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    Elyse didn’t bother to engage in further dialogue with Linden. Instead, she searched the room frantically, yanking back curtains, peering under the bed, and bursting into the bathroom.


    Her anxiety mounting, Elyse found no trace of Dani. She confronted Linden, seizing his cor. “Where did Dani go?”


    Linden responded with a smirk. “I’m not sure what you’re implying. I’m her family doctor, not her husband. Why are you asking where she is at this hour? Are you suggesting something inappropriate between me and her?”


    Facing the cameras that were broadcasting live, Linden said earnestly, “Dani is a woman of integrity and grace,posed and dignified. She has a strong rtionship with Cedric. I’m baffled as to why you would storm into my room with a crowd, shouting her name. What exactly are you trying to prove?”


    Each of his statements carried implied usations.


    Elyse was seething with anger. “Impossible! Dani was definitely in this room. I clearly saw…”


    She nearly spilled the details but was abruptly interrupted when Natalie sharply tugged at her sleeve.


    Lindenughed lightly and responded, “Clearly what? I’m confused. Isn’t Dani your niece? It seems you’re quite eager for her to be involved in a scandal. What exactly are you up to?”


    He continued provocatively, “What exactly are you plotting?” Had there not been live cameras rolling, Elyse might haveshed out at Linden.


    Natalie, standing beside her, watched Linden with a cold stare. Then, her voice dropped to a more calming tone. “Linden, we were informed that Dani was seen in your room. Is someone forcing you to say otherwise?”


    She nced subtly at the cameras, signaling Linden to y along. “Don’t be afraid, Linden. We are a society ruled byws. Dani has influence, but she cannot evade justice. Just speak the truth. With all these reporters here, you have support.” Her statement was sharp.


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    The reporters, quick to understand the hidden meaning, looked on with skepticism.


    “What do you mean?” Linden asked, finding Natalie’s sudden change in demeanor amusing.


    Before, Natalie couldn’t stand to be in the same room as him, but now she was almost flirtatious. How absurd!


    He had once thought Natalie was distant and unapproachable, but now he saw she was no different from anyone else. Linden’s face twisted with disgust.


    Linden sneered. “I’m at a loss. Natalie, you’re Dani’s secretary. To throw such bait in front of a pack of reporters—what’s your angle? What do you expect me to confess? Or perhaps, what tale would you have me spin for the press?”


    Natalie’s expression soured immediately.


    Linden pressed on, “You just waxed lyrical about the rule. Remember, peddling rumors couldnd you in hot water, so let’s steer clear of weaving tall tales.”


    Elyse tensed, her hand raised to strike Linden, but Natalie intercepted her.


    With a stered smile still gracing her features, Natalie addressed the press. “Excuse us, could we pause the live feed for a moment?” The reporters agreed, but their microphones remained live, ostensibly oblivious. Natalie went on, “Guys, my apologies for the hup. Might I ask you to wait outside for a short while?” A murmur ran through the crowd.


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