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    When the Bets arrived, Katrina weed them warmly. She engaged them in conversation with a practiced ease that gave no hint of the financial difficulties the Harpers faced under Dani’s influence.


    Her smile didn’t waver as she said, “No matter what, Dani will always be part of the Harper family. She’s aplished so much, and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Just the other day, she was telling us that Caiden shouldn’t push himself too hard with his work. She’s taken over thepany to give him a break, and now all we have to do is enjoy the benefits. If there’s one thing she does exceptionally well, it’s making money. I think we can all agree on that.”


    Katrina’s words painted Dani as the perfect daughter, effortlessly erasing past grievances. It was as though the conflicts of the past had never existed.


    “Is that really the way things are?” Richard raised an eyebrow as his gaze shifted between Katrina and Caiden, whose arm remained in a cast.


    “Absolutely,” Katrina replied, her voice steady andposed.


    “We’re a family, after all. Holding grudges doesn’t make sense. Whatever happened in the past, Dani is still our daughter. She’s even moved back in with us. If that doesn’t prove where we stand, I don’t know what does.”


    Richard’s expression was unreadable, but his eyes lingered on Alexander for a moment.


    Alexander remarked casually, “So, is this dinner about her? If it is, I’m not interested. I’ve already divorced Dani, and what she does now is no concern of mine. Let’s move on to another topic.”


    Katrina’s smile didn’t falter. With practiced charm, she steered the conversation towards lighter topics.


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    As she spoke, she turned her attention to Joyce. She ced some food on her te and said gently, “Joyce, sweetheart, all you ever seem to do is y games. Why don’t you take a break and eat something?” Her tone was filled with warmth, though the word “games” carried a pointed emphasis.


    Alexander’s expression darkened, the change in his demeanor subtle but unmistakable.


    Katrina caught the shift immediately and smiled inwardly. Momentster, Richard leaned forward and asked, “What’s this game Joyce is so invested in? She hasn’t looked up once.”


    Joyce perked up at the mention of her game. Still glued to her phone, she beamed and replied, “It’s called Shadow Strike! It’s amazing!”


    Her excitement bubbled over as she held up her phone for everyone to see.


    “Look at this! Dani gave me two exclusive skins. They’re super rare! I can’t believe how lucky I am to have a sister like her!”


    Her voice carried across the table, brimming with enthusiasm and pride.


    Katrina’s smile faltered. Her expression tightened, revealing an awkward tension she couldn’t fully mask.


    She looked like she wanted to say something, but with the Bets seated across from her, she remained silent. Two rare skins, and now she called Dani her sister?


    The room seemed smaller to Katrina. The air felt heavier, as if it was pressing down on her chest.


    Richard exchanged a quick nce with Alexander before turning back to Joyce. His tone was measured, but his words carried a sharp edge.


    “Dani gave you rare skins?”


    As someone who had been part of a gaming empire, Richard understood that rare skins weren’t just expensive—they were a symbol of insider privilege.


    Unease settled over him like a dark cloud.


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