?Chapter 306:


    On the floor, Marilyn, now subdued and pinned down by Josie, broke downpletely. Her cries filled the room as tears streamed down her cheeks.


    “Katrina! Katrina! Help me!” Katrina, caught in a tumultuous internal struggle, remained still. Her eyes darted from Marilyn, lying battered and crying on the floor, to Dani, who remained disinterestedly on the couch, seemingly oblivious to themotion.


    Though her jaw was locked with strain, Katrina made the deliberate choice to remain still, unwilling to get involved.


    Katrina mustered a smile that was far from genuine.


    “Dani, you really should have a word with your people. Look at Marilyn — she’s my aunt. If word gets out, it might tarnish the Harper family’s reputation.”


    Dani remained focused on the television.


    “Dani.”


    “Yes?”


    “Perhaps you’re misunderstanding something?”


    “What do you mean by that?” Katrina asked, her confusion evident.


    “Marilyn is a servant in this family. If you can’t grasp such a simple fact, how can you possibly be fit to oversee anything in this household?”


    Katrina’s smile stiffened, her face freezing as her words failed her.


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    “Dani, you’ve really changed.


    You’ve be quite cutting with your words.”


    “That’s right,” Dani answered, her smile calm and unwavering.


    “It’s a pity I didn’t figure it out sooner. I used to believe that maintaining family harmony was paramount. But actually, I don’t even have a family anymore. I tolerated all the nonsense for years, and it was all for nothing. Reflecting on my former self, I can onlyugh at how naive I was. But that’s behind me now. Now, I’ve realized the most important thing in life is to seek my own happiness. And for that lesson, I have you to thank. After years of observing you, I’ve finally caught on. Honestly, I’m embarrassed it took me so long to learn from such a perfect example.”


    Ryan and Lillian, standing a short distance away, couldn’t suppress theirughter any longer. Dani spun around to face them, her brow furrowed in confusion.


    “What’s so funny? I’m merely stating the obvious.”


    Theirughter grew louder, almost contagious.


    “Absolutely, you couldn’t be more right.”


    Katrina looked at Dani’s people. The tension made her hesitant to speak further, fearing any misstep might have her ending up on the floor like Marilyn.


    Just then, the wail of an ambnce cut through the chatter, and soon, paramedics were escorting Marilyn out on a stretcher.


    Joyce caught sight of Marilyn’s severely swollen face and gasped in horror. For the first time, genuine fear of Dani crept into Joyce’s heart. Dani’s behavior was wildly unpredictable—bordering on madness.


    Joyce’s eyes darted from the kitchen to Dani. She asked, “Dad, surely Dani isn’t thinking of staying here for good, is she? You promised—every asset of the Harper family was meant for Jack! What is she doing here? Is she challenging Jack for the inheritance now? How could Dani act so shamelessly? Trying to im what you vowed to give the child?”


    Katrina added, “It’s unbelievable how Dani has worsened over the years. After relinquishing everything and walking away, why return now to snatch it away? She’s well aware that you dedicated it all to Joyce. And not just thepany—now she’s eyeing the house too? Isn’t that going a bit too far? Despite her wealth, she seems indifferent to our modest assets. It’s as if she’s driven purely by the desire to spite us.”


    Caiden’s face clouded over, his gaze turning icy with displeasure. Dani’s antics were a constant thorn in his side! He was baffled by her motivations. Whatpelled her to disrupt their tranquility so persistently?


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