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    She casually adjusted her hair, her tone dripping with confidence. “Nina, no matter what, you’re a Dury. Dani’s your cousin, and I’m your sister. No matter what happens, you’re obligated to help me. Got it? The Dury family’s future depends on me winning this.”


    Nina flicked her gaze toward Natalie, unimpressed.


    Natalie pulled an invitation card from her pocket and dangled it between her fingers. “Don’t say I never do anything for you. Here, I got you an invite from Dani. It’s your chance to rub elbows with some wealthy heirs.”


    Nina eyed the card suspiciously. “Since when are you this generous?”


    Natalie’s lips curled into a sly smirk. “Oh, I’ll be needing a favor in return. Doug will be at the g tonight. I just need you to keep Joyce busy for half an hour. That’s all the time I need to make him fall for me.”


    Nina shot her a look of pure disdain. “Didn’t you always im you’d save yourself for the one you truly love? And wasn’t that Cedric? Now, suddenly, you’re interested in Doug? That short, fat man?”


    Natalie scoffed. “What would you know? Cedric’s an idiot—he only has eyes for Dani. So why should I waste my time? I deserve better. What, you think I should settle for Linden? That useless, hideous nobody? Just make sure Joyce stays out of my way tonight.”


    Natalie started to walk away, but after a few steps, she stopped and turned back. Her gaze locked onto Nina’s. “Don’t breathe a word of this to Dani. She and Joyce are on the same side, but you and I? We’re family. Don’t forget that.” With that, she stepped into her car. Just before the door shut, she threw out onest promise. “When I pull this off, I’ll make sure you get your cut of the rewards.”


    Then the car roared to life and sped away.


    Nina narrowed her eyes and let out a sharp, icyugh.


    She slipped the invitation into her pocket, not even considering telling Dani.


    This whole thing was too disgraceful to bother mentioning.


    If Natalie wanted to go head-to-head with Joyce, let her.


    The timing couldn’t be better. Nina had been itching for some real entertainment.


    Standing at the grand entrance of Elite Lux, she pulled out her phone and scrolled through her contacts until she found the number she wanted. Then, with a smirk, she pressed call.


    “Hey, I’ve got something juicy for you tonight. Interested?”


    “What’s it about?”


    Nina’s lips curled as she lowered her voice to a near whisper. “A scandal you won’t want to miss.”


    Dani attended Elite Lux’s g, dressed simply in a white T-shirt and jeans, yet she captured everyone’s attention.


    “Wow, Dani’s figure is just wless.”


    “Those jeans really entuate her shape. She’s absolutely divine!”


    “Right? Are those jeans Elite Lux’s newest release? I need a pair!”


    “Keep dreaming! That outfit was tailored specifically for Dani by Elite Lux. Do you really think you can match that? Even if you managed to get one, could you wear it like she does? Those clothes could only be truly brought to life by Dani.”


    “With her figure, Dani would look incredible even in a bup bag.”


    The crowd murmured in agreement.


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