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    “I’m Alexander. I just learned that Dani is in charge of Dreamscape, the one with the heart repair technology that could save the baby. I went to her today, begging for help, but she and Cedric had me beaten senseless.


    You’ve seen how much I care for Joyce and her child. I gave up everything, including my marriage to Dani, and even fought with both her and Cedric. But despite all that, I couldn’t get the technology in time to save the baby. I’ve failed you.”


    Alexander’s swollen, bloodied face only seemed to reinforce the truth in his words. The moment his words hung in the air, a newborn’s cry echoed from the delivery room.


    A doctor entered, beaming with a smile.


    “Both mother and baby are doing well. It’s a boy, though his heart condition isn’t ideal. He’ll need his first procedure in two days.” The instant Caiden heard that, he grabbed the doctor by the shoulders.


    “Doctor, you mentioned that Dreamscape’s cardiac repair could save the baby from surgery. Is that true?” Caiden’s voice was strained, his eyes locked on the doctor. Desperation filled his gaze.


    The doctor nodded.


    “Yes, but…”


    Before the doctor could finish his sentence, Caiden and Katrina rushed off, clearly furious.


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    The doctor shouted after them, “But we don’t know who runs Dreamscape!”


    Alexander stayed behind, his eyes fixed on the baby. Without hesitation, he reached forward and lifted the newborn from the doctor’s arms.


    The baby let out a sharp, wailing cry that echoed through the room.


    A slow smile spread across Alexander’s battered face, his expression twisted in the dim light, as a chilling grin formed.


    “I must see Dani now!” Caiden insisted fiercely.


    “Apologies, sir, but it’s the middle of the night. Ms. Harper has already retired for the evening. If this is urgent, I’d suggest returning at a more suitable hour,” said the security guard.


    Katrina edged closer to Caiden.


    “Every moment we dy puts the child at greater risk. Remember what Alexander told us? Dani and Cedric assaulted him when he tried to get the medicine for the child. It’s obvious Dani is deliberately avoiding you. This child is your future—your pir in old age. It seems Dani doesn’t want you having anyone to lean onter in life!”


    Caiden’s temper exploded instantly at those words. He fixed a fierce re on the security guard.


    “Do you have any idea who I am? I’m your boss’s father, for fuck’s sake! Without me, there’s no Dani, no building, and no shit for you to guard! Now get the hell out of my way!”


    The guard remained unyielding.


    “I’m truly sorry, sir. However, these are not visiting hours. If you genuinely are Ms. Harper’s father, perhaps you could call her?”


    “I am her father!” Caiden’s words came out in a rush, and for a moment, he almost let slip that he didn’t have her number.


    Seizing his arm, Katrina shot him a cautionary look. She then turned to the guard, her expression melting into a persuasive smile.


    “We truly are Dani’s family. We came in such a rush we forgot our phones at home. Could we perhaps use your phone? We know her private number.”


    The guard eyed them suspiciously, uncertainty flickering across his face. He hesitated briefly before reaching for his phone.


    Yet, before his fingers could grasp it, Lillian arrived.


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