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    She maintained herposure, casting a quick, discreet nce at Caiden.


    He appeared detached, seemingly oblivious to her presence.


    After a brief silence, Dani headed toward the stairs. From thending, she called out, “Tasha.”


    From the kitchen, Tasha appeared, wiping her hands. “Yes? What do you need?”


    “Could youe with me for a second?” Dani requested.


    Tasha ascended the stairs, and Dani entered her bedroom, washed her face, and then asked, “There used to be a small y figurine by the TV stand in the living room. It seems to be missing today.”


    At Dani’s words, a look of rm swept over Tasha’s face.


    The y figurine made asting impression on Tasha because it was known to be extremely valuable.


    Brylee had originally bought it at an auction to give to Dani.


    At that time, it was sold at auction for more than 50 million dors.


    Tasha always took extra care when cleaning around the figurine, fearful of identally damaging it.


    Whenever Jack expressed a desire to y with it, Joyce would firmly remind him that it was a special gift from Dani’s mother and off-limits to him.


    “This morning, I saw it still in front of the TV while I was cleaning,” Tasha said, rushing downstairs.


    After a brief inspection, she returned upstairs, her face ashen. “It really is missing.”


    Tasha was visibly distressed. “I didn’t take it. Please believe me.”


    Understanding the figurine’s high value, she was understandably frightened.


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    “I believe you,” Dani said gently. “Don’t worry. It seems we have a thief among us. I’ll figure out a way to catch them. Let me know when the house will be empty, and I’ll arrange for someone to install some hidden security cameras. I want to see who’s secretly taking things.”


    Tasha nodded in agreement. “Understood.”


    As Tasha returned downstairs and entered the kitchen, Caiden observed her from the sofa.


    When Dani came downstairs, Caiden asked, “What were you and Tasha discussing upstairs?”


    Dani didn’t respond but proceeded to pour herself a ss of water, causing Caiden’s brow to furrow slightly.


    After taking a phone call, Cedric walked into the house and made his way to the kitchen.


    Tasha whispered, “We’re missing something important. It’s the y figurine Ms. Harper treasures.”


    Cedric nced toward Caiden in the living room, his expression tightening.


    After dinner, Cedric turned to Dani and asked, “Would you like me to have someone install cameras in the house?”


    “I’ve already arranged for someone to handle it,” Dani responded.


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