?Chapter 742:


    “Dani! Let me go! I’m not mad! I’m your father; you cannot do this to me! Let me out!”


    The quiet of the night was shattered by Caiden’s pained cries. The guards forcibly restrained him,mencing a brutal beating with a baton right before Elyse and Nina.


    The grim sound of the baton connecting with flesh was distinct and unsettling.


    They ceased only when Caiden copsed to the floor, a mere shadow of himself, gasping for air like a discarded puppet.


    Elyse and Nina, immobilized by shock, witnessed the scene in utter disbelief while Dani looked on, unaffected.


    “Dani,” Elyse said tremulously, indicating the fallen Caiden.


    “Did you not hear? He ims he is sound of mind.”


    Dani’sugh, cold and resonating oddly in the stark room, filled the silence.


    “Aunt, it’smon for those afflicted with mental disorders to believe they are well,” Dani responded, locking eyes with Elyse.


    “Were you aware? My father is indeed insane. He even alleges that my mother’s death was actually a homicide.”


    At those words, Elyse becamepletely numb. Her thoughts ceased. She could no longer remember how to even muster a smile.


    A nervous chuckle was all that Elyse could muster.


    “How is that possible? But the police said it was suicide.”


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    The corners of Dani’s mouth turned up slightly, seemingly enjoying the gravity of the revtion.


    “That’s precisely why I’m convinced he’s lost his mind. He needs professional care. Don’t you agree, Aunt?”


    Elyse felt a pang in her chest.


    “Indeed, you’re right. Caiden must be suffering from a severe mental disorder!”


    Dani’s smile radiated a chilling beauty.


    “Did I ever mention? I had cut off all ties with my father years ago.


    Yet, upon realizing his condition, I reconsidered. I’ve since renewed our bond. It turns out, that only a direct rtive canmit someone here. Isn’t that the hallmark of a devoted daughter?”


    A cold shiver ran through Elyse.


    Dani turned slightly to look at Caiden, who was still prone on the floor.


    She told her father, “This way, we remain bonded as father and daughter, just as you always wished, right?”


    Caiden, drained of all resistance, his eyes brimming with despair, was helplessly dragged away.


    Dani turned her gaze to Elyse and Natalie, observing their ashen faces.


    During the silent drive back to the city, Elyse and Natalie shuddered in their fine garments, overwhelmed by their thoughts.


    It became starkly clear to them that Dani bore no resemnce to Brylee.


    Indeed, Dani was infinitely more cold-hearted and calcting than Brylee ever was.


    The car stopped in front of a grand vi.


    Elyse managed a tight smile, speaking to Dani with hesitation.


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