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    The term “escort” was used loosely in this situation.


    The guards forcibly removed Joyce, who clung desperately to the doorframe with unwavering determination, from the premises.


    This scene unfolded under the watchful eyes of numerous passersby, some of whom quickly began recording the incident, causing it to go viral in no time.


    “Is that Joyce? The one who ruined Dani’s reputation all over social media? She’s bold to even show her face in public after that.”


    “Absolutely shameless. Now she wants a piece of Dani’s sess? Impressive. I never thought I could see anything more ridiculous. She destroyed Dani and Alexander’s marriage, and now she’s trying to get on Dani’s good side? The hypocrisy is unbelievable.”


    “Typical stepfamily drama—no sense of limits or decorum.”


    “Get this. Joyce had the nerve to demand control over the 18th to 20th floors of the Luxor Tower. She actually used Dani’s father to pressure her into not just relinquishing those floors, but also covering the costs of the renovations!”


    The online buzz was relentless.


    “Dani, need a sister? I swear I won’t steal your husband, ruin your wedding, or cause drama. I’ll just be the quiet,pliant sibling you never had. How about it?”


    That evening, an auction was being held at a hotel.


    Lillian, ever persuasive, had managed to coax Dani into apanying her.


    As they took their seats in the front row, with the event yet tomence, Dani casually browsed through onlinements, a slight smile touching her lips.


    Lillian nudged her, murmuring under her breath, “Look who decided to show up—trouble herself, with her endless baggage of nonsense.”


    Lifting her eyes, Dani’s smile lingered just a moment as she caught sight of Alexander and Joyce making their way to the front.


    Joyce’s posture tensed noticeably as she clung closer to Alexander, her voice low and strained.


    “Alexander, have you noticed? Dani is still obsessed with you. The moment you walked in, she smiled at you. How utterly shameless!”


    Alexander, his expression stoic and authoritative, settled into his seat, disregarding the murmurs around him.


    As the auction began, the auctioneer took his position at the center. His gaze momentarily met Dani’s, and acknowledging her presence, he offered a courteous nod.


    Dani, maintaining herposure, responded with a restrained smile, which did not go unnoticed.


    Joyce, watching like a hawk, leaned towards Alexander, her voice dripping with disdain.


    “Look at her, flirting with the auctioneer now! And him, old enough to be her father. How scandalous and disgraceful!”


    Overwhelmed by the unyielding barrage of online critiques, Joycemented to Alexander, “Alexander, Dani is inciting thoseizens against me! You must intervene!”


    Alexander stayed quiet, his stoic demeanor betraying nothing. As the room’s lights dimmed and the auctionmenced, he turned his gaze towards Dani.


    Dani possessed an undeniable allure, herrge, expressive eyes and gently waving hair drawing attention effortlessly. Her smile turned her eyes into mesmerizing crescents, effortlessly captivating those around her.


    She was the kind of woman who made asting impact, stunning at first sight and increasingly enchanting upon further observation. Tonight, she wore a bespoke gown from Elite Lux, quickly bing the center of whispered awe among the socialites.


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