?Chapter 11:


    “Get Ryan here,” Dani instructed briskly.


    Lillian was confused.


    “While this marriage has to end, I must clear my name too,” Dani exined.


    Lillian strode across the hallway, pushed open the door opposite Dani’s, and called out, “Ryan, Dani needs you.”


    Ryan Parker’s brilliancey in his obsession with technology, spending most of his time secluded in a server room. But today, he was here for one reason—to wee Dani.


    Draped entirely in ck, his hooded sweatshirt cast shadows over his face, leaving only his pale lips visible beneath the shroud. Hisplexion, stark and ghostly, gave him an unmistakable vampire-like aura.


    “Dani, what can I do for you?” Ryan’s tone was calm, with a hint of curiosity.


    Dani sent the recording to Ryan, dering, “I want this recording and the surveince footage broadcast across every media outlet for the entire week, starting tomorrow morning.” Ryan nodded and made an “OK” gesture.


    As the sun began to rise, Daniced up for a morning jog, enjoying the calm solitude of the deserted streets.


    Upon her return, she appeared rejuvenated, her skin glowing from the rush of her morning exercise. Meanwhile, Lillian emerged from her sleep, disheveled and bleary-eyed.


    “Good morning, Dani,” she mumbled, her voice thick with sleep.


    Dani changed into fresh attire. Stepping out, she caught sight of Lillian’s groggy figure and advised, “Go back to bed. I’m heading out.” This roused Lillian fully, who called out energetically, “Your life will be sailing smoothly from here on.”


    Outside the courthouse, Dani paused at the entrance, her presence undeniable in a stark white dress that highlighted her statuesque frame and entuated her long legs. Shemanded attention effortlessly, the bustling environment turning into a mere backdrop to her poise.


    Bystanders, whether they were there to tie the knot or sever ties, found their gazes inadvertently drawn to her.


    Across the street, parked under the sprawling shade of arge tree, Alexander sat in his car, observing the scene.


    He couldn’t help but scowl at the admiring looks Dani received from passersby.


    As Dani waved off the tenth man asking for her number, Alexander flung open his car door and stepped out.


    Watching him approach from afar, Dani noted the familiar cold, detached expression etched across his face. Such indifference once pained her, but now, it barely registered.


    In a nonchnt tone, she dered, “Let’s get going.”


    However, before she could move forward, Alexander reached out, capturing her wrist in his firm grasp.


    A frown marred Dani’s features, and with a quick tug, she freed herself, taking a step back.


    The corners of Alexander’s mouth turned down, his face clouding over with a mixture of anger and disbelief.


    “Dani, don’t test my patience. It’s wearing thin!”


    With a scornfulugh, Dani retorted, “Soon, you won’t have to tolerate me anymore. I’ve been here over three hours. Let’s expedite this, shall we?”


    Alexander’s face darkened further, his tone edged with a dire warning.


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