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    Nina remainedposed, her tone even.


    “Overbearing.”


    Lillian was visibly agitated, ready to confront Nina further, but Dani intervened. Nina, misinterpreting Dani’s action as support, allowed herself a smug expression.


    Just as Nina was about to add more, Dani’s look became stern.


    “Are you sure you want to continue this?”


    Nina hesitated, then closed her mouth.


    Dani’s voice was cold.


    “Lillian is your supervisor here. If you’re unable to show the necessary respect and can only behave courteously towards Cedric, maybe you’d be better suited as a secretary at Phillips Group.”


    Nina cast a quick nce at Cedric. Indeed, she had ambitions to join Phillips Group, but Cedric had not yet made such an offer. She had only recently secured her position at Dani’spany, and being dismissed on her first day would be disastrous, especially in her mother’s eyes.


    “I apologize,” Nina quickly said, her tone smooth and practiced.


    “Lillian, I ept full responsibility. I’ll reflect on my behavior. Please don’t hold this against me.”


    Nina was aware that Dani, likely out of respect for her mother, wouldn’t dismiss her hastily. Thus, her remorse was not entirely genuine.


    After her plea, she turned to Dani, attempting to charm her.


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    “Dani, I’ve apologized. Let’s not dwell on this. I was really frightened when I identally spilled coffee on Cedric. Can we move past this, please? Your mother always forgave my mistakes; she wouldn’t scold me if she were here. Dani, you’re wonderful.


    You won’t stay upset with me, right?” Nina delivered her apology with a seemingly innocent smile, her underlying motives well-hidden. Even the finance manager, pausing at the door to deliver his report, found himself momentarily moved by her act.


    Dani issued a mild reproof to Nina before dismissing her.


    As Nina exited, she cast multiple nces back at Cedric.


    When Nina had finally left, Lillian exhaled deeply, turned to Dani, and warned, “Dani! Nina and Elyse are far more maniptive than Katrina.”


    Dani responded with a light chuckle.


    “The Dury women are worldly; their broad experiences, connections, and influence grant them a certain stature in their social circles. They’re not limited in their views like Katrina. It’s best to keep your distance to avoid any potential harm.”


    Lillian was about to reply when Cedric added, “I’ll be on guard as well.”


    Dani looked at Cedric, who was visibly cautious, and smiled, shaking her head.


    In the following days, Nina kept a low profile at work. She was hardworking and adjusted well to her duties, though she asionally showed signs of emotional instability, and her eyes involuntarily followed Cedric. For the most part, however, her conduct was impable. Observing this, Lillian suggested to Dani, “Should we see if she takes the bait?”


    At that moment, Dani was busy signing documents. Upon hearing Lillian’s suggestion, she paused and looked up, asking, “The bait?”


    Lillian nced toward Cedric, who was focused on his work near the office entrance.


    “Nothing great is achieved without some risk.”


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