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    And now, here they were, iming to be “family.”


    Ronald, noticing her silence, decided to y tough. He scowled and said, “Dani, let me make this clear—we’re not here to beg. If Joyce gets something, we expect the same. If not, we’ll make sure everyone knows how you turned your back on your family. Elite Lux just made its big return, and you wouldn’t want bad press, would you? I know how much people like you value their image.”


    Ronald was always full of big talk. He’d spent a few years as a midlevel manager before running his mouth and getting fired. In his mind, his argument made perfect sense.


    Wyatt, as usual, just nodded in agreement.


    Ronald’s fists were balled up, his eyes burning with fury. Every muscle in his body was coiled tight, as though he was seconds away from charging at anyone who dared provoke him.


    Dani stood poised and unbothered, a soft smile ying on her lips. She was dressed in a stunning white gown from Elite Lux’s collection. The dress hugged her tall, elegant frame, the tailoring emphasizing her every curve, while pearls dangled from her ears, highlighting her glowingplexion with understated elegance.


    Ronald and Wyatt gritted their teeth, doing everything they could to force Dani into a corner.


    At the sight of approaching security, Ronald’s gaze turned cold as he leaned closer to Dani, his voice low and menacing.


    “We’re at rock bottom, Dani, and we’ve got nothing to fear from someone with so much to lose. My debts are stacking up, my family’s out of work, and we’re barely scraping by. If you don’t give me an answer today, it’s simple: either you’ll be six feet under, or I’ll climb to the top of the building and end it all! Blood will spill in front of your precious tower, and then let’s see how well your business runs after that!” He knew how to make a threat feel real.


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    Dani nearly apuded his dramatic performance.


    Lillian, who had just entered, shot them a disapproving look.


    She was about to snap when Dani held up a hand to stop her. Turning slightly, Dani winked at her and said in a teasing, yet firm tone, “These are my uncles, Lillian. Show a little respect.”


    Lillian blinked, momentarily taken aback, but quickly understood the cue. With a quiet “okay,” she stepped back, folding her arms across her chest.


    When Dani faced Ronald and Wyatt again, her demeanor became more sincere.


    Ronald and Wyatt were momentarily caught off guard, but their smirks quickly resurfaced.


    Internally, Ronald couldn’t contain his satisfaction. No matter how sessful Dani was, he knew she was still beneath him. His chest swelled with pride, certain that he had the upper hand. Wyatt watched Ronald with admiration, clearly impressed by what he thought were top-tier negotiation tactics.


    “I always knew you were sharp. Smarter than Katrina and Joyce, for sure. Now, let’s cut to the chase. What role can you get us?”


    Ronald misread Dani’s calmness as a sign of defeat, his confidence growing.


    His whole attitude screamed victory, as if the battle was already over.


    Behind Dani, Lillian couldn’t hide her contempt. She rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed. They were the ones begging. How could they be so clueless about their own situation?


    Dani stayed asposed as always, her voice polite yet unwavering.


    “I’ve always recognized your potential.


    You just need to find the right opportunities. Otherwise, you would have been in roles like manager, president, or even chairman by now.”


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