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    In a clever move, Joyce discreetly texted Katrina, prompting her to make sure Caiden watched the livestream by ident. With a practiced, sweet smile stered on her face, Joyce exited the elevator.


    Dani was by the window, her eyes fixed on the sprawling urbanndscape below. As Joyce confidently approached, phone raised and recording, Dani remained her focus. Nearby, Lillian stepped forward, intent on intervening.


    However, Dani reached out, cing a reassuring hand on Lillian’s arm to stop her. Lillian nced at Dani, who said, “Now that she’s here, let’s not waste the opportunity. We might as well use her little spectacle to drum up some free publicity for myeback and Elite Lux.”


    With a chuckle, Lillian nodded, giving Dani a silent thumbs-up in agreement.


    Joyce entered, unaware of the undercurrents swirling in the room. Her camera was already rolling as she captured the grandeur of the opulent office, her voice bubbling with excitement.


    “Wow, look at this, everyone! Can you believe my sister? Only three months on her own,pletely cut off financially by our family, and she’s already made it into one of the most prestigious buildings in the city. And here she is, being personally hosted by the manager! Isn’t my sister just remarkable?”


    Her tone, though seemingly admiring, dripped with sarcasm and insinuations, suggesting that Dani might have ascended the socialdder through less-than-reputable means.


    Continuing her broadcast, Joyce turned her critical gaze on the manager and quipped sharply, “You should watch out. Some people just can’t help but lie. I’d bet Dani doesn’t even have a hundred bucks in her pocket right now.”


    The manager took a step forward, intending to rify the situation, but a nce from Dani stopped him. Dani’s signal was clear to the manager—let the idiot put on their pathetic little show.


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    Joyce spotted Dani stopping the manager, confirming her suspicions. A self-satisfied grin spread across her face. With a raised eyebrow, she taunted, “I got it right, didn’t I?”


    d in her flowing, elegant gown, Dani returned a serene smile.


    “Indeed, I don’t have a hundred bucks on me right now.”


    At Dani’s admission, Joyce could barely contain her glee. Her eyes sparkled with a victorious gleam. Dani was on the verge of embarrassment.


    “Listen up, everyone! She just confessed. She doesn’t even have a hundred bucks, but here she is, putting on a show like she’s a millionaire. So, Dani, are you actually the Elite Lux CEO’s mistress, or is this just another one of your pathetic lies? Did you deceive the manager to gain entry to this esteemed establishment? I once thought you were merely superficial and materialistic, but now it’s clear you’re aplete chatan. Are you aware that such deceit couldnd you behind bars?”


    Joyce was thoroughly convinced of Dani’s duplicity, yet Dani observed with a calm demeanor as Joyce embarrassed herself.


    Meanwhile, Joyce’s theatrical tirade was already making waves online. Caiden was the first toment, his words full of indignation.


    “Dani! Will you stop at nothing to tarnish the Harper name? Joyce, inform Dani that I’ve cut all ties with her. From this moment forward, her actions and her words are her own. She is no longer my daughter.”


    Following his outburst, the inte buzzed with reactions from the public.


    “Oh my, is her father really casting her aside so publicly?”


    “What did Joyce just announce? Dani is linked with the CEO of Elite Lux? Are we talking about the same Elite Lux? The one that’s a titan in the international design industry?”


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