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    Katrina’s voice escted, tears streaming anew.


    “Fine! If you won’t defend me, we might as well divorce! We’ll split everything. Half for you, half for me. With that, the Bet family will certainly wee my daughter with open arms!”


    Caiden froze for a moment, stunned that Katrina had the nerve to stake a im on half his wealth. His eyes widened in surprise, and as he gaped at her, Katrina’s voice softened just a touch.


    “Don’t give me that look, and let’s not revisit how the Harper family’s fortune was earned by Brylee. I’m your wife now, Caiden. What belongs to you also belongs to me. I’m not picking a fight, but Dani’s gone too far!”


    Joyce’s belly was visibly growing day by day. If Alexander wouldn’t marry her, was her fate to be with a man once married?


    The mere idea sent a shiver down her spine. Observing the resolve in Katrina’s expression, Caiden finally conceded, “Fine.”


    Katrina exhaled a quiet breath of relief, reassured by her belief that Caiden wouldn’t leave her—not when no one else could match her unwavering support for him. She leaned in slightly, her toneced with reassurance.


    “Honey, don’t worry. I won’t cause a scene. I’ll simply ask her about it, and if Dani isn’t involved, I’ll apologize.”


    Caiden barely looked up, his voice devoid of emotion.


    “Sure.”


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    With that, Katrina turned on her heel and marched back to the building, her steps echoing with resolve and a touch of defiance.


    “Dani! Come out! We need to talk!”


    Dani emerged, her presence icy.


    “What is it?”


    Katrina’s eyes zed with fury as she snapped, “Was it you who wrecked Alexander and Joyce’s marriage?”


    Her eyes narrowed dangerously as she pressed on.


    “Tell me, did you?” As she spoke, Katrina raised her hand in a threatening gesture. But before it could strike, Dani looked up sharply, her intense eyes locking with Katrina’s in a silent challenge.


    Katrina’s heart fluttered unexpectedly, causing her raised hand to pause mid-air before retreating to her side.


    “What bullshit are you even saying?” Dani’s lips twisted into a subtle smile, her eyes twinkling with a mix of amusement and challenge as she faced Katrina.


    “Give me a break.


    You’re throwing out usations like a fool. Show me some proof or get lost.”


    “What proof is necessary when it’s clear as day it was you? Why else would the Bet family go back on their word? They weremitted to the wedding just after New Year’s! Is this your way of getting back at us?”


    Dani nodded, her expression thoughtful yet mocking.


    “Interesting theory. So, tell me, what am I supposedly avenging? What kind of shit do you think I care enough about to get revenge for?”


    “You…” Katrina faltered, her eyes darting nervously.


    “You were once married to Alexander, and Joyce has already apologized for that incident at the fire. What more do you want from her? Dani, let bygones be bygones!”


    Dani’s smile turned frosty, her tone dripping with sarcasm.


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