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    Ronald’s and Wyatt’s eyes went wide in shock.


    Dani continued, “So we’re no longer family. And because of that, I can’t justify helping you or arranging jobs for you. I just don’t get why Katrina had to do this. I had already agreed to let Joyce join thepany, but still, she made Caiden sever ties with me. As for me, I’m okay. I’ve got enough money, plenty of people around, and more than enough friends. But you two, and the rest of the family… Without that connection, there’s nothing I can do. My hands are tied.”


    Starting the car with a careful hint of regret, she went on, “I suppose the next time we meet, it wouldn’t be right for me to call you ‘uncles’ anymore. Anyway, I’ll be on my way now. Take care.”


    With that, Dani revved the engine, and the car sped away, leaving behind only a cloud of exhaust.


    Ronald’s and Wyatt’s expressions contorted with fury.


    “That damn Katrina!” Wyatt hissed, his voice tight with anger as he ground his teeth.


    “She shoved her daughter into the spotlight and left us in the dust!”


    Ronald, barely able to contain his rage, struck the wall with his fist.


    “Katrina, you yed us dirty! Don’t expect us to just sit back and take…”


    Lillian leaned back in the passenger seat, herughter so uncontroble that she had to clutch her stomach to keep from doubling over.


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    “They’re unbelievable! How can they be that clueless? But, Dani, that was pure genius! You flipped everything onto them so smoothly!”


    Dani gave a small smile, keeping her focus on the road.


    “I’ll let them deal with their own mess.”


    If not for the endlessplications, Dani would’ve changed herst name by now.


    Lillian couldn’t stop giggling. But as time passed, herughter slowly faded away. She looked out the window.


    “Where are we headed?”


    Dani answered, “I’ve got some free time, so I figured I’d stop by North District to check on the progress. It’s been hectictely, and you and Ryan have been doing most of the heavy lifting.


    You both deserve a break.”


    At this, Lillian froze. She quickly grabbed her phone to text Cedric, but there was no response.


    Meanwhile, Dani parked the car with ease and unbuckled her seatbelt. She noticed Lillian fidgeting ufortably beside her.


    “What’s going on with you?” she asked, a little confused.


    Lillian stumbled over her words.


    The moment Dani stepped out of the car, she instantly knew what was going on.


    Beneath the skeletal structure of a half-built high-rise, a man in a hard hat was giving orders to workers adjusting ropes high above.


    “Pull tighter! That’s it! Don’t worry, I’ve got an eye on things from down here.”


    From the sound of his voice, Dani knew exactly who it was. The man stood with his back to her,pletely oblivious to Dani’s presence as she watched from a distance.


    His white shirt was marked with yellow stains, and one of his pant legs was rolled up to his knee. His leather shoes were stuck deep in the thick mud. The width of his shoulders made Dani pause briefly, her mind wandering.


    Lillian, who had been standing beside her, quietly broke the stillness.


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