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    “Was that Alexander just now?”


    Caiden remained silent, but Ronald, ever eager to stir the pot, spoke up.


    “Yes, that was Alexander. The one who married Dani and then divorced her. And if I’m right…”


    He paused for effect before grinning and continuing, “It’s all because of Joyce, isn’t it? She made a scene at their wedding and ruined a perfectly good marriage.”


    Wyatt eagerly nodded and jumped into the conversation.


    “Oh, that was all over the news. Mom, I still have the video of the fire on my phone.”


    “Your precious granddaughter nearly died in it.”


    He pulled out his phone, found the video, and passed it to Peyton.


    As Peyton watched the video, her expression darkened with every passing moment.


    Suddenly, she mmed her palm against the table, rising to her feet. She pointed an using finger at Katrina, her voice sharp.


    “You’re a scheming little pest!”


    Then, she turned to face Caiden, her eyes zing with indignation.


    “Look at the kind of people you’ve allowed into our family. What have they turned your daughter into? On such a crucial day, they dared to behave like this, and yet they loungefortably in our vi! You’ve clearly let these two rascals get away with too much. It’s no wonder Dani feltpelled to flee after enduring such torment. Caiden, you really are beyond belief!”


    As Peyton unleashed her tirade, Katrina attempted to summon a tearful disy of innocence.


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    But before she could begin her act, Peyton cut her off sharply. When Katrina threatened to end her own life dramatically, Peyton turned coldly to Caiden.


    “If she’s serious, then so be it! But my granddaughter’s marriage cannot be dyed. Fetch Alexander immediately!”


    Katrina’s eyes widened in rm.


    “Peyton, what are you implying? Alexander belongs to Joyce now! Why bring him here? Are you seriously suggesting that Dani and Alexander should try to rekindle something?”


    Peyton turned her head back to Katrina, her voice steady and resolute.


    “And why not? Marriage should be based on mutual affection. If Alexander still has feelings for her and wishes to reunite with Dani, I see no harm in exploring that possibility!”


    The words hit Katrina like a p. All she could think about was how satisfying it would be to shut Peyton up permanently.


    She turned to Caiden, her eyes brimming with tears, seeking sce or support. But Caiden, absorbed in his phone and utterly detached, simply shrugged.


    “Mom isn’t wrong. Joyce was at fault back then. Haven’t you always trusted the Bet family? It wouldn’t hurt to have Alexandere over and discuss things. After all, marriage requires agreement from both parties.


    You wouldn’t want Joyce to end up miserable, would you?”


    His words rang with a veneer of reason and righteousness.


    Katrina’s gaze lingered on Caiden, now filled with doubt and suspicion.


    “Honey…” She positioned herself beside him, her tone tinged with concern.


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