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    Natalie raised her hand, showing a number. “Rest assured, I’ll make it worth your while once we’ve sorted things out here.”


    Seeing the promised sum signaled by her fingers, the reporters quickly dispersed with gleaming eyes.


    With the room now silent, Natalie’s facade crumbled instantly. “Linden, what’s the meaning of this charade?”


    Elyse stormed over and delivered the p she had restrained earlier. Leaning nonchntly against the couch, Linden offered only an indifferent grin in response.


    Elyse demanded, “Where’s Dani? Why the sudden flip in your story? Do you realize the mess you’ve just made of my carefullyid ns?”


    Linden touched his lip, savoring the taste of blood, yet remained unperturbed. He locked eyes with Natalie. “Dani’s not here. I’ve stashed her elsewhere. Without me, you won’t be able to find her.”


    Natalie, feeling his intense gaze, simmered with rage but kept her fury in check. “What do you want?”


    With a cynicalugh, Linden replied, “What do I want? Surely, you’ve known all along.” His grin grew more sardonic.


    Natalie’s demeanor hardened. “Keep dreaming!”


    Spreading his arms wide, Linden countered, “Then don’t expect Dani to waltz back in here. I might be daring, but I’m no fool. Natalie, from day one you knew my intentions. You’ve yed me like a fool. Now, the ball’s in your court. Stay or go—it’s your call.” He gestured towards the door.


    Natalie’s expression darkened further.


    Elyse attempted to mediate. “Once we’re through with this, I’ll honor our agreement. Didn’t you just share a night with Dani? Pace yourself, young man!”


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    The memory of Linden and Dani’s fervent night sent a thrill through Elyse, her features contorting with delight. Yet the thought of Natalie in Dani’s ce soured her mood instantly. The contempt on Natalie’s face was palpable.


    “It’s your choice. Either Natalie sleeps with me, or you go exin the mix-up to the reporters. Remember, you’ve promised them silence money. If Dani survives, can you cover that bet?”


    Elyse’s expression tightened. What Linden didn’t know was that they had already spent millions downstairs the previous night. Elyse bit her lip, eyeing the sealed door, then made a desperate decision. “Natalie, perhaps you should…”


    Natalie’s lips tightened into a thin line, recognizing herck of options. She faced Linden with frosty disdain. “You have five minutes.”


    Linden’sugh was mocking. “Five minutes won’t cut it. It shouldst as long as you nned with Dani—hours, not moments.”


    Natalie’s eyes widened in horror. Such a loathsome prospect—for hours? She could well meet her end.


    “Then decide. The choice is yours.” Linden eyed the still-charming Elyse with a smirk. “Elyse, perhaps you’d like to join?”


    Elyse’s rage nearly boiled over.


    “Let’s not dally,” Linden said, sensing Natalie’s facade. “Don’t push me to ask for ten days and nights. That might be more than you can withstand.”


    At his words, Natalie stormed off to the bathroom. Her fists clenched as she walked. She resolved that Linden would pay with his life once this ordeal was over.


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