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    With those words, Richard seized the phone and quickly exited the room.


    “Katrina, I regret to inform you that our medical divisioncks the necessary technology and expertise. However, I’ve done some research on your behalf. Lipool Hospital is renowned for its proficient techniques—you might want to consider consulting with them. It’s critical to address these matters promptly, especially if surgery is on the table.”


    He paused, a hint of caution in his voice.


    “Furthermore, I must mention, Harper Group’s performance hasn’t been doing so welltely. Should the public learn of your child’s health issues, it could negatively impact your stock prices. I’d advise you to secure apetent surgeon soon.”


    Advancements in medical technology these days generally assure sessful oues.


    “Please, try not to worry excessively.”


    Katrina found her usual poised demeanor slipping away, caught in a whirlwind of emotions.


    She wholeheartedly believed in Richard’s sincerity and quickly expressed her gratitude before reaching out to the rmended doctor.


    Unbeknownst to her, Alexander was aware that the doctor in question was hardly a specialist in cardiac matters and had a checkered past with several medical controversies. Richard’s maneuvers were strategically aimed to eventually reveal Dani’s role as the CEO of Dreamscape, leading Katrina to suspect Dani had knowingly remained passive.


    He was determined to make Katrina hate Dani to the core.


    Such a scheme was devilishly clever. Truly, it was a stroke of genius.


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    Katrina dialed the doctor’s number, her movements tinged with urgency.


    Joyce slumped into the sofa, her tears flowing unchecked. Across from her, Caiden upied a chair, absorbing the scene: Katrina issuing firmmands to the doctor and Joyce’s despairing cries piercing the quiet.


    Mixed emotions churned within Caiden as he witnessed the unfolding drama, his mind wrestling with indecision.


    Finally, unable to remain passive, he addressed Joyce.


    “This illness is no small matter, Joyce. Perhaps you should consider consulting multiple hospitals, seeking various opinions. Weren’t you once a director at Dani’spany? Despite everything, you’re still on their roster. Maybe Dani could rmend some specialists. She’s well-connected, far more than we are now.”


    Joyce turned, her face twisted in a grimace.


    “Dad, please, not this. My friends have already mocked me enough. Do you think Dani would really help? She assigned me to supervise the restrooms. It’s degrading, sitting there all day. It’s clear she’s just trying to retaliate. How could she possibly lend a hand after that?”


    As Katrina ended the call, she caught the tail end of the conversation and entered the room, her eyes narrowing in displeasure.


    “What did you just say? Dani put you in charge of the restrooms?”


    “Yes,” Joyce replied, dabbing at her eyes.


    “Mom, what’s Dad thinking? Dani is using her position to demean me, and he suggests I go groveling back to her? It seems like he’d rather enjoy seeing me humiliated!”


    After her outburst, Joyce turned sharply and concealed her tear-streaked face within the soft folds of the pillow, her sobs wrenching painfully at Katrina’s heartstrings.


    Katrina shot Caiden a fiery look, her voice thick with resolve.


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