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    “Miss Harper, Joyce Holt attended the auction today and made outrageous bids on almost everything. But when it came time to pay, she refused. We were on the verge of calling the police, but she imed to be your sister. We’re unsure how to proceed. What do you want us to do?”


    Dani’s brow furrowed as frustration took over. Without a second thought, she replied, “Call the police.”


    That evening, just as Dani had gotten home and was on her way upstairs to rx, loud, angry knocking on the door broke the silence.


    Josie moved toward the door to open it. Before she had a chance to speak, Katrina barged in, her hand held high as she stormed past Josie.


    “Dani! How could you be so cruel and heartless? Is it really necessary to ruin Joyce’s life like this?”


    Dani, worried that her new housekeeper might get dragged into the chaos, shot Josie a quick nce, silently urging her to stay behind her. It was only then that she finally turned her attention to the uninvited visitors.


    Katrina was at the front, with Caiden right behind her, and Alexander lingering at the back.


    Before stepping into the room, Caiden scanned the space, only rxing once he was sure Dani was alone. He straightened up, adopting a forced air of authority.


    “Dani, how long do you n to drag this out?”


    Dani’s face remained impassive as her eyes scanned the group. A small, bitterugh escaped her lips,ced with sarcasm.


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    “So, you storm into my house, stand here in my space, and then question me about how long I’m going to keep this up? Don’t you think that’s a bit much?”


    Katrina broke down into exaggerated tears, wailing in sorrow.


    “Dani, the police called us. They said it was your people who reported Joyce. That’s your sister! How could you be so heartless?”


    Through her sobs, Katrina turned to Alexander.


    “Alexander, do you see it now? Do you see how cruel Dani is? Thank God you divorced her! Can you imagine the kind of chaos she would’ve caused your family if you’d stayed with her?”


    Dani spoke in a steady, measured tone, her face showing no emotion.


    “She showed up at the auction, ced bids on just about everything, and then refused to pay for any of it. She’s the one who caused this whole situation. So tell me, how is that my problem?”


    “This is your domain! So what if your sister wanted to get a few things? Isn’t it just natural for sisters to share every now and then? You’re being ridiculous, Dani! Calling the cops on your own sister? Do you have any shame at all?” Katrina shot back, her voice growing louder with anger.


    Dani let out a mockingugh.


    “Share a few things? Joyce didn’t bid on just a few items. She went for over 20 high-end pieces. The total was $230 million. If that’s what she expects from me, I simply can’t do it. But since you’re so willing to help, why don’t you cover it? As her mother, isn’t it your job to take care of her?”


    Her words, a sharpeback that mirrored Katrina’s, left herpletely at a loss for words.


    Katrina stiffened, her face flushing as she searched for something to say.


    Caiden’s frown deepened further. He wasn’t interested in the back-and-forth or the details of who was right. He interrupted the tension with a sharp,manding voice.


    “Dani, it’ste. Enough of this! Call the police and get your sister out.”


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