?Chapter 116:


    A bitterugh escaped Dani.


    Caiden’s eyes gleamed as he turned to the reporters, beaming while pointing at Dani.


    “See? She’s smiling. That means she’s forgiven me,” he said, his focus entirely on how the reporters would see him.


    Katrina’s face lit up, spotting her chance.


    “Sweetheart, you’re right.


    Your father and I messed up yesterday. We shouldn’t have put that pressure on you. The mix-up is all our fault. Joyce shouldn’t have acted like that.”


    But Joyce couldn’t stay silent and whined in objection, “Mom!”


    Ignoring Joyce’s outburst, Katrina kept her calm and overly sweet demeanor, turning back to Dani.


    “You know, Joyce really looks up to you, Dani.


    You’ve been her role model. But, you know how she is. She struggles with everything, poor thing. At her age, still staying at home, it’s been such a concern for all of us.”


    Joyce stared at Katrina, her mouth hanging open, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears.


    Even Caiden furrowed his brow, confused by Katrina’s sudden criticism of Joyce.


    But Dani saw through it. Katrina wasn’t just throwing Joyce under the bus—this was the beginning of her real request.


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    And, as expected, Katrina didn’t waste any time before unveiling her true agenda.


    “We’re still family, right? And as family, we’re supposed to help one another. Joyce is young and has a lot to learn. Why not take her under your wing? Let her join you at…”


    “Elite Lux, help her gain some hands-on experience. She looks up to you so much, Dani, and has always admired everything you’ve built with Elite Lux. Just offer her a director’s role. It’s no big deal—just a way for her to dip her toes in the water. I promise you, she’ll give it her all.”


    At this, Joyce’s face lit up instantly. The pout and the anger from before vanished in an instant. In their ce, her lips curved into a smug, victorious smile as she looked at Dani.


    She was already imagining all the perks that came with such an impressive title.


    Yes, she thought, tossing aside the idea of running a tiny clothing store—bing a director at Elite Lux? Now that was real prestige and allure.


    She was determined to be a director at Elite Lux.


    Caiden was just as thrilled by Katrina’s suggestion. Her n was pure genius.


    If Joyce could figure out how to earn money like Dani, he wouldn’t have to worry about relying on Dani’s generosity as he aged. Joyce could support the family just as easily.


    Grinning with excitement, Caiden quickly turned to Dani and added,


    “Yes, exactly. Just give her a director’s role.”


    Katrina was worried Dani might decline. Her voice grew louder.


    “It’s merely a director position, Dani! You’re now the CEO of Elite Lux, powerful and established. Are you truly reluctant to bestow such a minor role upon your own sister? Or could it be that you’re worried Joyce might eclipse you?”


    Dani’s lips twisted into a subtle smirk, her poise undisturbed.


    “Worried? Hardly.”


    Katrina’s eyes sparkled with unexpected hope. Lately, she had be ustomed to encountering nothing but roadblocks, so she anticipated Dani’s apparent willingness to cooperate, especially in the presence of the press.


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