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    “I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant for you to contribute the cash, nothing more. Not to bring in any investment funds.”


    Dani’s reply wasced with a biting edge.


    “Ah, so you expect something for nothing?” Her words struck a sharp chord.


    The truth in her statement was harsh but inescapable. Caiden’s lips tightened, and he found himself momentarily speechless.


    Katrina’s expression shifted from a frown to a look of understanding. She tried to smooth things over.


    “Dani, you’re misunderstanding your father. We never intended to exploit you. It’s just that our business has been struggling, and profits are down.


    Your father wanted to secure dowries for you and Joyce, but his investments backfired. Now, our finances are in ruins. We’ve resorted to eating potatoes daily. Joyce and I are ustomed to living modestly, but your father, having been pampered all his life, finds this lifestyle unbearable.


    You might not hold much love for Joyce and me, but Caiden is your father by blood.


    You wouldn’t want to see him suffer, would you? We’re family, after all. Why should there be any boundaries among us?


    By investing in Harper Group, you’d be supporting your father. Doesn’t that make sense to you?”


    From the sidelines, Cedric’s frown deepened as he listened. His voice was icy as he cut in, “So what is it really—an investment, or just financial support for the family?”


    It was tantly obvious this was just a scheme to extort money by exploiting Caiden’s predicament.


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    Caiden, still a rtively young man, was already entangled in conversations about support payments.


    Katrina was poised to interject, but Dani cut her off.


    “I recall you formally ended our father-daughter rtionship. So, why are we discussing support now?”


    The memory of the p Caiden had delivered to Dani lingered vividly in her mind.


    It was astonishing that he dared to seek financial aid after everything.


    Caiden was filled with profound regret.


    If only he had foreseen these circumstances, he would have never let go of his paternal bond with Dani!


    Now, stripped of any justification, he shot Katrina a look filled with frustration and silent usation.


    As the family drama unfolded before her, Dani remained disinterested in further debate. She stated inly, “I’m sticking to my original stance.


    Yes, I can provide the funds. Consider it either an investment or a loan. Should it be a loan, I expect monthly repayments—no exceptions. I’m exhausted; let me know your decision.”


    With those words, Dani retreated upstairs.


    Caiden’s voice, steeped in irritation, resonated through the room after her departure.


    “See, I warned you about pushing too hard. Dani has the means and the willingness to help, yet she has no obligation to. She’s not my legal daughter anymore. This mess is on you. If only I had known, I would have never agreed to your n. One mistake just leads to another.”


    Katrina vented her frustration,menting, “How could I have guessed Dani would turn out to be so adept? You’re her father, and yet, you pale inparison to her. She’s amassing wealth, while what do we have? Day after day, you leave me and Joyce surviving on nothing but potatoes. Doesn’t that embarrass you? Even poor Jack has to endure this misery with us!”


    Caiden noticed Cedric hadn’t left the room. His gaze was sardonic, his demeanor detached and frosty.


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