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    Natalie was stunned.


    Elyse stood speechless.


    Linden continued, “I have my own standards and preferences. Being with someone like Natalie, that’s practically an act of charity on my part.”


    His remarks were captured and repeatedly aired on the day’s trending news broadcasts.


    “Well… uh…” Elyse stammered, her panic evident as she struggled to find her words. “That recording—it’s not my voice. Linden must have manipted it. I never said those things!”


    With a sense of urgency, she continued, “I stand by my words. That’s not my voice, Dani. You can’t hold me responsible for your mother’s death just because it’s difficult for you toe to terms with it. I’m being falsely used here. Consider our rtionship—we’re family. What reason would I have to hurt your mother? She was practically a financial lifeline for me. Why would I harm someone who had given me so much?”


    Dani maintained a calm expression, her smile slight. “Indeed, why would you, Aunt Elyse?”


    Elyse’s eyes pleaded for understanding as she looked at Dani.


    Dani’s smile softened as she continued, “After my mother died, I was baffled as to why someone so full of life would leap from a building. And when my father quickly remarried, I couldn’t grasp how he could move on so soon from his beloved wife. Years passed with just me, without the warmth of family, and my confusion only grew. But eventually, I epted that some things in life, especially human nature, are beyond understanding.”


    Dani concluded her thoughts, then stood up decisively. “Elyse, you will face consequences for your actions.”


    Her gaze then turned to Natalie.


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    With a light smile, she said, “I recall how much my mother adored you when we were children. Did you ever imagine you’d find yourself in such a predicament when you and your mother schemed against her?” She chuckled lightly. “Just be patient. This is merely the start.”


    It wasn’t until Dani had disappeared from view that Elyse exchanged a look with Natalie.


    Natalie, disheveled and scantily d in a towel, was a picture of despair and shame.


    Overwhelmed by emotion, Natalie burst into tears. “Mom! Everything’s fallen apart. Dani has shattered my life. All because of her vendetta tied to her dead mother, she’s resorted to every underhanded tactic to ruin me. Now, I’m a scandal in Olisvine. Dani must be stopped. I need her gone!”


    Just as she finished her outburst, a knock sounded at the door. The hotel manager entered, dressed in a suit, holding a hefty bill.


    “Madam, please settle your bill. The totales to 8.8 million dors.”


    Upon hearing the enormous amount, Elyse copsed.


    Meanwhile, Dani exited the hotel and drove straight to her house. Her phone was silent, devoid of any new messages from Cedric for several hours.


    She sensed his displeasure was profound.


    Dani stopped by a cupcake shop on her way, picking up a box of treats.


    As she neared the vi, the building appeared mostly dark, save for a lone light in the living room.


    Ryan greeted her at the door with a worried look. “Dani, he’s extremely upset this time.”


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