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    “Why the sarcasm? What are you trying to say?”


    Joyce gestured towards Shirley outside.


    “Why do you let Shirley try to win over Cedric, but you forced me to marry Alexander? Why?”


    Everyone knew that Cedric was far superior to Alexander.


    “If I had married Cedric, I’m sure he would have treated me well and never hurt me. Mom, I’m your daughter. Why would you offer such a good man to someone else?”


    Katrina retorted,


    “Joyce, do you have any conscience? Didn’t I encourage you to go after Cedric? You failed on your own, and now you me me?”


    Katrina was visibly exhausted.


    “You never reflect on yourself. Why do you always hold me responsible for everything? I think I’ve spoiled you far too much!” Joyce had endured enough disrespectful stares from others recently. Thest thing she expected was harsh criticism from Katrina at home.


    She lost control, hurling objects around the house in her fury.


    As she stormed out, she cast a heartbroken look at Katrina.


    “People say that once a daughter is married, she’s no longer part of her original family. I never grasped that until now. It seems I’m not as dear to you as your niece!”


    With those words, Joyce left, leaving a trail of mess behind her.


    Caiden came downstairs, saw the chaos, and remained silent, as if unconcerned. He stepped around, avoiding the debris, turned on the television, and settled down to watch.


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    When Shirley returned indoors, she exchanged a nce with Katrina and gave a subtle nod. She whispered to Katrina,


    “My mom said she’ll send it.”


    Katrina gazed at Shirley and felt that her future hopes now rested upon her.


    While Shirley bided her time, she was far from inactive. In the game of seducing men, Katrina believed Shirley yed a smarter hand than Joyce.


    As Shirley circled Cedric like a hawk, Caiden warned,


    “Take this seriously, Katrina. Don’t stir the pot with Cedric.”


    Katrina paused, turning to give him a curious look.


    “Well, well, I thought you had taken a vow of silence. Seems you can still speak after all!”


    Her eyes danced with mockery as she probed,


    “What’s the matter now? Think Dani’s your new champion, and you’re ready to curry favor? You certainly know how to sail with the wind, Caiden.”


    “I’d love to curry favor with her, but that would require Dani giving me the time of day,” Caiden retorted with frankness.


    “I’m not here to chat with you. I’m warning you—don’t poke the bear with Dani. She may not sweat the small stuff, but cross her lines, and she can make your life a living hell.”


    Caiden eyed Katrina’s scornful smirk and added,


    “Don’t underestimate her. I’m concerned you might just get us thrown out of this vi. It’s always the still waters that run deep.”


    Katrina smirked, unimpressed.


    “Oh really? And just how terrifying might that be?”


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