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    Katrina gasped, her body trembling in fear. She saw Dani’s smile, but it was as if Brylee was standing before her. Dani met Katrina’s gaze with calm detachment, offering a smile that seemed almost innocent.


    “You pushed your way into the Harper family right after my mother passed. Do you remember how that made me feel? Did you think I was too scared to speak up, or that Caiden mattered so much to me that I wouldn’t dare upset him?”


    Cradling her broken finger, Katrina’s fear deepened with every step Dani took closer. She mumbled incoherently, her body shrinking back in terror. To her, Dani appeared utterly unhinged.


    “Katrina, I normally couldn’t care less about you. But since you all insist on harassing me, let me make one thing clear—I won’t hesitate to fight back.”


    Dani’s voice was soft, yet filled with an unmistakable steel. The calmness on her face made a chill run down Katrina’s spine. In that moment, Dani seemed to resemble Brylee more than ever. She was beautiful, merciless, and uninterested in speaking a word more when a single action would suffice.


    Fear crept slowly into Katrina’s heart, tightening its grip.


    Seeing Katrina cornered, Alexander quickly moved to help her. But just as he took a step forward, someone stepped in his way.


    “Cedric!”


    Cedric crossed his arms nonchntly.


    “That’s me.”


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    “Do you see what Dani’s doing?” Alexander asked, his voice rising.


    “She’s hurting Katrina. Aren’t you concerned she might call the police? Are you just going to stand by and watch this?”


    Cedric’sugh was low and unhurried.


    “Rx, buddy. I’ve got top-notchwyers and endless financial support. Unless someone dies, this isn’t a big deal.”


    Alexander stared, stunned by Cedric’s obvious favoritism.


    “You’re just letting her do this?” he asked, unable to hide his disbelief.


    Cedric grinned again.


    “I’m courting her.”


    Alexander’s shock quickly morphed into something darker. He locked eyes with Cedric, emphasizing each word.


    “Dani was married before. She was married to me.”


    Cedric chuckled.


    “Oh my God, really?”


    Alexander had known Cedric’s interest in Dani was more than just business. But Cedric was one of the most powerful men in Olisvine. If Cedric wanted to have a fling with Dani, Alexander could understand. But hearing Cedric im he was actively pursuing her? That feltpletely surreal. He thought Cedric had lost his mind. They were all insane.


    On the other hand, Joyce was frantic, screaming about calling the police. Dani, however, didn’t seem bothered at all. She simply shrugged, settling into a chair as if she had all the time in the world. Katrina teetered on the edge of unconsciousness, overwhelmed by pain. Joyce, her voice trembling with worry, rushed to her side.


    “Mom, are you okay?”


    Dani was busy ying a shooting game on her phone, the loud sts from the game echoing through the room. She appearedpletely unfazed by Katrina’s suffering or Caiden’s critical state.


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