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    “We are all family, and we should forgive and forget, but that does not excuse violence. Alexander, your actions were uneptable, and I must express that.”


    She nced at Alexander with a meaningful look. She meant to demand an apology from him to Joyce, but the words faltered. Instead, she hesitated.


    “Well, shall we leave it there for now? Joyce, take care of yourself.”


    No sooner had she finished speaking than Richard and Alexander rose, disregarding Katrina entirely. As they headed out, Richard said to Joyce sharply, “Aren’t youing?”


    Joyce trembled, then turned her gaze to Katrina. Her eyes conveyed deep sadness and a silent plea for understanding.


    A sharp pain gripped Katrina’s heart. She moved her lips as if to speak but instead turned away, resigning herself to silence.


    As Joyce prepared to leave, she spoke icily.


    “Mom, this is all on you! Everything bad happening is because of you! If you hadn’t pushed me to sabotage Dani’s wedding, they wouldn’t have split, and I wouldn’t be trapped in this violent marriage. This is all because of your schemes!”


    With those words, Joyce exited.


    Katrina’s head drooped, tears streaming down her face before she was ovee by sobbing.


    She had spent years manipting events, never foreseeing such a tragic oue for her daughter. Katrina returned home, visibly drained.


    She spent several days confined to her bed, leaving Caiden to specte about her demise.


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    Caiden, however, was indifferent. He was quite content. He filled his days with securing sponsorships and deals for Harper Group, making a modest ie and enjoying social outings. His life continued pleasantly.


    Since neither Katrina nor Joyce viewed him as family, his efforts seemed pointless. Nheless, he had the vi, and Dani, showingpassion, had not evicted him. He believed she would arrange a proper funeral for him if he died.


    Caiden never talked to Dani about this, but he was very confident.


    Eventually, Caiden concluded that their familial connection was the reason Dani would never abandon him. With this thought, he felt at ease.


    At times, glimpsing at Dani reminded him of Brylee. Initially, Brylee had intimidated him, but now he was thankful to her. He was thankful for the capable daughter she had brought into his life.


    After resting for three days, Katrina’s resolve hardened. Caiden continued to ignore her. She purchased many gifts and went to see Joyce. Upon returning, her eyes swollen and red, Katrina retreated to her room for another day of rest. Dani spent her days casually watching television, with Cedric keeping herpany.


    Observing them whispering together, Katrina turned to Shirley and advised, “You can’t just sit there idly.


    You need to learn how to attract a man’s interest.”


    Shirley tilted her head to look at Katrina.


    Katrina began to share her strategies for captivating Caiden.


    “You need to use your strengths, Shirley.


    You’re attractive and beautiful, but you have one w: you’re too proud.


    You may attract those less fortunate men, but high-ranking men don’t appreciate women like that. They prefer women who are simple.”


    Shirley was doubtful upon hearing this.


    “Really? I think Cedric actually prefers proud women. Look at how reserved Dani is; he always makes the first move with her.”


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