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    Lillian folded her arms. “She’s upied at the moment and cannot meet with anyone.”


    Elyse’s anxiety spiked instantly.


    Natalie had gone from a well-known socialite to someone universally scorned. Without Dani’s help, her life would be ruined. Doug was a married man, and Joyce had been causing chaos online, further tarnishing Natalie’s reputation. Joyce’s tearful face only fueled public disdain for Natalie.


    The bacsh was severe. People were so repulsed that they pelted Natalie with eggs in public. How could Natalie withstand this?


    “I am Dani’s aunt! You have no right to block me!” Elyse eximed loudly, her desperation clear. She believed her and Natalie’s suffering justified their demands on others’ empathy.


    Dani, hearing themotion, set herputer aside and instructed, “Let her in.”


    Elyse, adjusting her hair, stormed into Dani’s office, casting a threatening look at Nina. “You’ll regret this once I’m done here!”


    Upon entering, Elyse noticed Cedric at another desk, deeply engrossed in his work. She snorted through her nose.


    Natalie wouldn’t have lost her mind if it hadn’t been for this troublesome man. It all started because of Cedric!


    With a fierce re at Cedric, she made her way towards Dani.


    Facing others, Elyse was always bold and assertive. But when it came to Dani, she knew how to mask her emotions with careful restraint. She lowered her gaze, spread her hands slightly, and wore the perfect look of a helpless victim.


    Dani had seen this expression far too many times. When they were younger, every time Elyse wanted something from Brylee, she would put on the same act. And Brylee, out of sisterly love, always gave in.


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    “Dani, you have to help me and Natalie this time!” Elyse pleaded, her voice dripping with urgency.


    Dani sat in her chair, her expression unreadable. Her tone remained calm. “What happened?”


    At that, Elyse’s face twisted with frustration. She was certain Dani was ying dumb. With rumors flying everywhere, how could Dani possibly not know? How could she pretend she hadn’t heard what people were saying about Natalie?


    Elyse cursed Dani inwardly. If she could take Dani down right now, she’d already be running Elite Lux. How dare Dani act superior to her?


    But on the surface, she remainedposed, forcing a smile. “Dani, we’re family. If you refuse to help Natalie this time, Natalie and I will have no choice but to take our lives!”


    Tears welled in her eyes as she broke into heart-wrenching sobs.


    Dani, unfazed, yed her role even better. “Aunt, don’t be upset. Just tell me—what exactly happened to Natalie?”


    Elyse swallowed her pride and forced herself to exin. “Joyce framed Natalie. Now the whole inte is tearing her apart!”


    Dani gave a small nod, picked up the tablet beside her, and met Elyse’s eyes with a serious expression. “Is that so? Don’t worry. I won’t just sit back and let Natalie be bullied. Let’s see what people are actually saying online.” She opened the trending topics.


    At the very top was the hashtag #TheBitchNatalie.


    She tapped on it.


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