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    Smirking with satisfaction at his obedience, Peyton gave him a firm pat on the shoulder and inquired about Dani’spany address. Standing before the towering Elite Lux building, Peyton craned her neck, awestruck by the architectural magnificence.


    She turned to Ronald, who was standing next to her, and questioned with a hint of disbelief, “Is this really Dani’spany?”


    Ronald shed a triumphant grin as he nodded.


    “Without a doubt! Your granddaughter has made an outstanding mark in her field. Can you believe it? She’s sitting at the very top as the wealthiest in the world! I’ve heard her clothing line sells for outrageous amounts, hundreds of thousands each.”


    Peyton’s expression illuminated with pleasure.


    Ronald assisted her toward the building’s grand entrance. However, as they neared, a security guard stepped in front of them, blocking their way.


    Ronald’s smile faltered, his brow creasing with coldness. Despite this, the guard addressed them in a respectful yet firm tone.


    “Ms. Harper is currently overseas at our main office. She won’t return for another two weeks.”


    Unfazed, Peyton maintained her cheerful demeanor, nodding appreciatively to the guard. With Ronald’s arm for support, she turned and made her way back to the car. As they departed, Peyton cast a final nce at the building. A surge of pride swelled within her.


    Once they had left, Lillian emerged from her discreet spot and approached the guard.


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    “There’s no need to inform Ms. Harper about today’s visit. Let’s pretend it never urred. If they show up again, just let them know that she isn’t avable to see them.”


    The guard gave a firm nod in acknowledgment.


    “Understood.”


    At that moment, Dani’s phone lit up with a call from Richard.


    “Dani, are you free today? I’d like to take you out for a meal.”


    Dani’s brow furrowed in suspicion. Richard, known for neither his kindness nor his empathy, had never extended such an invitation before. Her mind shed back to the days she had devotedly followed Alexander, seeking his favor, only to be met with Richard’s scathing mockery.


    She vividly remembered him belittling her in front of an audience, sneeringly branding her as “merely Alexander’s ve.”


    And now, here he was, reaching out as if none of that had happened.


    “Dani, what’s the matter? You seem quiet. Have you forgotten my voice?” Richard chimed in, his tone overly cheerful.


    “I’m already at your office building. It’s lunchtime, and believe it or not, we’ve never actually shared a meal, just the two of us. And don’t worry, Alexander won’t be joining us. Come on, I was once your father-inw. Would you really deny an old man a bit ofpany?”


    Realizing that Richard wouldn’t take no for an answer and would likely persist if she declined, Dani epted reluctantly.


    “Alright.”


    Lunch was arranged at a cozy restaurant situated right in front of Dani’spany building. As she entered, she found Richard alreadyfortably settled at a table, awaiting her presence.


    Dani’s expression softened into a polite smile as she took her seat.


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