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    Elyse studied Natalie’s resolute expression and sighed.


    “This time, it won’t be so simple.”


    Dani got homete that night and found Cedric already waiting for her.


    “Where were you? You took so long.” He knelt down and changed her shoes.


    Nina walked downstairs and froze in shock. Her eyes widened in disbelief.


    As strong as Cedric was, he was always so humble around Dani. But Dani wasn’t surprised—she was already used to it.


    The moment he straightened up, Dani threw herself into his arms.


    Cedric chuckled, and she leaned in, aiming for a kiss.


    But he yfully dodged, making her stretch onto her tiptoes. Heughed and turned his head away just in time.


    Refusing to give up, Dani chased after him, but this time, Cedric suddenly leaned down and gave her a deep, silent kiss.


    Standing at the staircase, Nina saw everything.


    After their yful moment, Cedric wrapped his arms around Dani’s waist and asked with a smile, “Are you tired now?” Dani gave a small nod.


    “Yeah.”


    Without hesitation, he scooped her into his arms and carried her upstairs. As they passed Nina, he didn’t spare her a nce—it was as if Dani was the only person in his world.


    The door clicked shut, and only then did Nina shift her gaze away.


    The following morning, when Dani arrived at the office, Natalie was already there. She saw Dani and called out, “Dani.”


    Dani raised her head, her voice steady and clear.


    “This is the office.


    You should address me as Ms. Harper.”


    Natalie, clearly reluctant, pursed her lips andplied.


    “Ms. Harper.” Dani didn’t say a word or even nce at Natalie.


    Natalie, full of pride, was furious and spent the entire morning fuming with anger.


    Linden walked up to Natalie, his voice affectionate as he called her “honey” and reached out for her hand.


    Despite the wave of disgust she felt, Natalie allowed him to hold her hand for the first time. With a cold, piercing gaze aimed at Dani’s office, Natalie turned to Linden and asked bluntly, “When can you get rid of Dani?”


    Linden’s eyes lingered on Natalie’s neck with desire.


    “How about giving me more?”


    Natalie quickly brushed off his hand, ring at him with clear disgust.


    “That’s enough. I’ve already slept with you twice, but what have you done for me? Dani is still safe and sound!”


    Linden rushed tofort her, trying to close the gap.


    Natalie pulled her hand away coldly.


    “If you’re not willing to do anything for me, then we should end this. We’re nothing but strangers.”


    Linden’s face fell, his voice desperate.


    “Give me one more chance. I swear I’ll make a move!”


    Fuming, Natalie snapped, “Enough! Don’t waste my time. If you can truly handle Dani, then maybe I’ll be with you more, but if you’re just fooling me, I’ll be disgusted by even being near you!”


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