?Chapter 497:


    Richard remained in the living room, his resolve unwavering, waiting for Alexander to return with positive news.


    Meanwhile, Alexander was driving fast. Dani was on the balcony, her dress and hair fluttering wildly in the wind. Katrina sat in a nearby chair, observing Dani with an icy stare.


    “Dani, you previously assisted by holding back Joyce’s dividends, so perhaps I owe you thanks.


    Yet, you are too adept, reminiscent of Brylee—calm, skilled in finance, just like your mother.


    Your mother and I were once close. I suggested subtly that she should leave Caiden, but her pride made her cling to him, leaving me no choice but to eliminate her. It was not my intention to end her life. She sealed her fate by choosing the wrong man. Now, here you are, repeating her errors. Why did you choose to divorce Alexander? Would it not have been simpler to remain with him? If you hadn’t divorced him, he wouldn’t have pursued Joyce, making her a citywide joke. But fret not, you will depart first, and soon after, I will deal with Alexander.”


    ncing at the clock, Katrina noted there was still half an hour before Dani would need to obey Johan’s directive to jump. She needed to leave to establish an alibi. Offering Dani a faint smile, she murmured, “Goodbye, Dani.” Tonight, everything owned by Dani would be hers. And it wouldn’t stop with Dani. Alexander and, eventually, Caiden would also meet their ends at her hands.


    Katrina chuckled softly as she prepared to leave.


    “Dani!” Just then, a voice called out from below, startling her.


    “Dani!”


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    Startled, Katrina hurried back to the edge of the balcony and looked down. It was Alexander.


    Using a hypnotized person’s name is a potent method to disrupt their trance. Concerned, Katrina nced back at Dani, who appeared still dazed.


    Katrina attempted to descend, but as she opened the rooftop door, Alexander was already ascending. Upon seeing Katrina as well, Alexander bit back the words he was about to say to Dani.


    “Katrina, what are you doing on the rooftop?”


    He then looked toward Dani, who had her back turned to him.


    “Dani?” Alexander called again.


    At the sound of his voice, Dani seemed to ease slightly. Alexander quickly moved to stand in front of her. He noticed rity in her eyes momentarily, as if she were snapping out of a trance.


    Frowning, he grabbed her arm and turned toward Katrina.


    “What happened to Dani?” His voice carried a tone of suspicion, almost as if he were interrogating Katrina.


    For a brief moment, Katrina’s mind went nk. She worried she had identally revealed too much. She nervously sped her hands together, her eyes darting around in panic.


    Alexander’s scrutiny intensified as he watched Katrina avoid his gaze, her face reddening with an unmistakable sign of guilt.


    “What were you doing just now?” he demanded, his voice sharpening with suspicion.


    Katrina felt the weight of his piercing stare and for a brief moment, she felt utterly cornered. Just as she was about to answer, she saw Dani’s hand slip from Alexander’s. Her heart skipped a beat, but she quickly turned her attention to Dani, whose face seemed distant.


    “Were you feeling unwell just now?” Alexander’s voice softened, but his concern was still evident.


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