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    Feigning naivety, Caiden exined, “The timing is off. Joyce is pregnant, and marrying into the Bet family under these conditions would only lead to disdain.


    You’d have to promise a hefty dowry. The Bet family isn’t known for being gullible. If the dowry seems insufficient, would they even consider it?”


    Katrina’s expression shifted from shock to sheer disbelief. Gazing intensely at Caiden, she challenged him.


    “Caiden! What exactly are you implying? Didn’t we settle on a n earlier? All the Harper family’s wealth is going to Joyce! Are you seriously thinking of not keeping your word?”


    Before Caiden could muster a reply, Peyton eximed, “What did you just say? Joyce is pregnant? And the baby isn’t Alexander’s? You n to bestow the entire Harper family’s fortune as Joyce’s dowry?” Peyton’s reaction was fierce.


    “Katrina, over my dead body will you touch a dime of the Harper family’s assets!”


    Katrina felt like she was on the verge of losing her mind. For years, she had weathered countless difficulties, all for the sake of Caiden.


    Wasn’t it all for a share of the Harper family’s fortune?


    Was all her dedication to be disregarded with a mere word from Caiden, demanding she forfeit her im? That was utterly unthinkable. Suddenly, the entire house plunged into turmoil.


    Back at thepany, Dani felt a sense of unease creeping over her. Richard had shown up with a sketchbook simr to hers, suggesting they knew about the original one.


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    She swept the papers off her desk and informed Lillian, “I need to return to the Harper family.”


    “Okay,” Lillian turned around, only to discover that Dani had vanished without a trace.


    The Harper family’s doorbell chimed unexpectedly.


    Caiden was taken aback to find Dani on the doorstep.


    “Dani, you’re back already?” he asked, a hint of surprise in his voice. The bustling noise from inside the house ceased instantly at his words. Peyton appeared in the doorway, excitement etched on his face, with Ronald and Wyatt trailing behind him.


    “Dani, you’ve returned from abroad! How marvelous to see you—look at you, more stunning than ever!” Peyton burst out, his grin spreading from ear to ear.


    “Please,e in—this is your home. Why stop at the doorstep? Come on in, I’ve got fantastic news you need to hear!”


    Before Peyton could borate further, Dani cut in, her voice steady yet filled with urgency.


    “I apologize for interrupting, but there’s a sketchbook I left in my old room. It’s quite personal to me, and I need to get it back.”


    Her frustration was palpable; she was annoyed with herself for overlooking such a vital item amidst the recent upheavals.


    At first, Dani had assumed the figure from her past was Alexander. Having resolved to sever connections with him, she had dismissed the importance of the sketchbook.


    However, upon realizing her mistake—that it wasn’t him—she recognized the profound significance of the sketchbook.


    Whether or not she would ever reconnect with that individual, the sketchbook had been her refuge during bleak moments. It was an essential emotional lifeline, and she was determined not to forsake it.


    Peyton attempted to usher Dani through the doorway, yet Dani briskly shrugged her off.


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