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“If it pleases you, I can arrange for more to be sent,” Hackett added.
The other six members of the group exchanged looks, their expressions souring.
Why didn’t Hackett inform them to bring gifts too? How could he manage this alone?
This oversight left their smiles forced, a hint of resentment towards Hackett coloring their faces.
Dani’s smile broadened slightly. “Thank you, Mr. Graves. What brings you all here today?”
Hackett nced at his colleagues. They straightened up, their faces serious. Huey, always quick to speak, broke the silence first. “Ms. Harper, it seems there has been a significant misunderstanding between us.”
Dani’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “Oh, really?”
Bruno interjected, “Yes, a severe misunderstanding. We only just realized our mistake and thought it crucial to rify things with you, Ms. Harper. We wouldn’t want to be misjudged.”
Dani raised an eyebrow. “That sounds quite grave.”
Hackett also added, “Indeed, it’s mainly my fault for not grasping your intentions earlier. We came here today to set the record straight. You know, when your mother’s…”
“Company, now Harper Group, rose to prominence and became an industry leader, we genuinely wanted her to join the association. However, because of one person, a misunderstanding arose between us, and that led to the tension and distance that followed. After your mother passed, we deeply regretted not resolving these issues with her. Now that you’re here, we hope to correct that.”
Hackett spoke eloquently, his tone filled with remorse.
The other six nodded emphatically. “Yes, we truly regretted it.”
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Dani observed them quietly, offering no immediate response.
The room’s atmosphere tensed up, but Hackett continued, “In fact, we’ve always held your mother in high regard. It’s remarkable that she built such arge business as a woman. Unfortunately, she was cursed with a malicious sister and a foolish husband, which led to her tragic demise. Such a pitiful situation.”
Hackett sighed deeply before continuing, “What we need to rify today involves the structure of our association. Originally, we had eight leadership positions, and the rest were members. We intended to elect your mother as a leader, but another individual yearned for that spot. When he discovered our ns to nominate your mother, he took drastic actions against her. It’s bewildering to us. It was just a leadership role. Why would someone resort to harming a woman over it?”
The other six members nodded in agreement.
Bruno interjected, “I suggested at that time we could simply create an additional leadership position. It wasn’t a big deal.”
Farley added, “Exactly, rules were rigid, but there was always room for flexibility. Some people just took things too far.”
Marc said, “Some people would do anything to get what they wanted. It’spletely perplexing.”
Several members voiced their thoughts in session.
Dani listened quietly and grasped their angle. They were attempting to deflect me.
She smiled thinly. “What do you mean? I’m confused. Are you suggesting my mother’s death wasn’t merely an ident?” Her query visibly shocked them.
Dani continued, “Who are you referring to when you mention ‘some people’? Are you indicating that this person was responsible for my mother’s death?” They were momentarily speechless, their thoughts scrambled.
What did this mean?
Dani wasn’t aware of this?
Did their admissions make them look foolish?
Did Dani’s focus on them stem solely from a business rivalry?
Could that be true?
Their faces fluctuated between pale and flushed, disying both embarrassment and unease.
Dani looked around calmly. “Who exactly are you talking about when you say ‘some people’?” The room fell silent.
Dani’s eyes swept the group. “Oh, Winslow isn’t here today. Did you deliberately exclude him, or are you implying he’s the one responsible? If you believed he killed my mother, why didn’t you go to the police then? Why bring this up only now, after so much time?”
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