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    Richard remained irked. Just yesterday, he had dreamt of Dani enriching their family with her wealth and status. Now, those dreams were pinned on Joyce.


    “And what about Dani? Are you simply going to write her off?”


    “Dad, drop it. She’s history. I’m moving forward with Joyce. Dani and I are done.”


    Richard’s dreams of wealth shattered in an instant. He let out a heavy, defeated sigh.


    “I just hope you don’te to regret this.” That struck a nerve.


    Alexander’s calm demeanor cracked.


    “Regret? It should be Dani filled with regret! I swallowed my pride to make peace, yet she chose Cedric over me. She’s dead to me now, and I don’t want to hear her name again!”


    Richard sighed once more.


    What a fiasco!


    The wedding was hastily arranged.


    In their social circles, weddings required borate nning well in advance.


    Katrina fretted over potential hitches before the big day.


    Caiden was keen to secure the financial perks tied to the union.


    Despite his bitterness toward Dani, Alexander was determined to prove he could move on by marrying Joyce next month. Everyone had their own motives.


    The only beacon of genuine happiness was Joyce, buoyed by the belief that her love with Alexander was both deep and destined to endure forever.


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    Word of the Harper and Bet families’ alliance spread through Olisvine like wildfire. Soon, every tongue in the city was wagging about Joyce and Alexander’s impending nuptials.


    The social elite were abuzz, their discussions a fiery mix of gossip and spection.


    Joyce, radiant with anticipation, dived into the onlinements, expecting a cascade of blessings and congrattory messages. Instead, the harsh reality of public opinion shattered her buoyant mood.


    “Joyce is marrying Alexander? Can my eyes be deceiving me?”


    “No deception here. Both Harper Group and Bet Group have broadcasted it on their websites. The wedding’s scheduled for the end of next month.”


    “Alexander’s decisions are a riddle wrapped in a mystery. He divorced Dani only to marry her stepsister? What a tangle.”


    “Has Alexander lost his marbles? Trading Dani for Joyce seems like a poor swap!”


    “The lot of you are missing the point. Weak men choose partners they think they can dominate. Dani is too much of a titan for Alexander—he probably feels dwarfed by her. Joyce, on the other hand, is cut from the same cloth as her mother. Both arepletely dependent on their men—a type far easier to sway.”


    “Remember, Joycees with a child already in tow. Alexander’s standards can’t be very high, can they?”


    “It’s clear as day, isn’t it? She must be bringing a hefty dowry. With enough money on the line, the Bet family would overlook just about anything.”


    Joyce’s face flushed a deep crimson as she scrolled through thements. In a fit of rage, she mmed herptop to the floor. Her fists clenched, her eyes ame with cold anger.


    Why?


    Why was she seen as lesserpared to Dani?


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