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    After eating in Dani’s kitchen, he finally settled onto the living room couch.


    “If you want a divorce, fine. But splitting the family fortune? Not on my watch,” he dered tly.


    Katrina hadn’t genuinely intended to pursue a divorce. At her age, starting anew was not on the cards. The threat of divorce was merely a gambit to coerce Dani into rescuing Joyce.


    What Katrina hadn’t anticipated was Dani pulling Caiden into the fray to confront the issue head-on.


    In a panic, Katrina fell to Caiden’s feet.


    “Honey, I know this mess is Joyce’s doing, but can’t you find it in your heart to save her? Please?”


    Caiden flicked her hand off his knee with disdain.


    “Save her? How about you save me for a change? Look at the havoc you’ve wreaked on this family! I can’t step outside without whispers that I fathered a disgraceful daughter!”


    Katrina dissolved into tears.


    “I know. It’s all Joyce’s fault. But you’ve doted on her for so many years. Please, she’s still your daughter!”


    A shadow of regret crossed Caiden’s face.


    “Had I known Joyce would turn out like this, I would never have weed her into our family! I pushed away my own daughter for her, and now I’m filled with remorse. I’ll make it clear to the public that I have only one daughter—Dani!”


    With those words, Caiden shoved Katrina aside and stormed out into the yard, where he promptly called hiswyer.


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    That same day, Caiden issued a public statement severing all ties with Joyce. The statement also dered his intention to divorce Katrina, consolidating the Harper family’s control under him and Dani. This announcement was not merely a step to distance the Harpers from the scandal caused by Katrina and Joyce, but also a strategic move to ingratiate himself with Dani.


    When the topic of mending his rtionship with Dani arose, Cedric was quick to interject.


    “There’s no fixing what’s irreparably broken. Dani has all the care she needs.”


    Hearing this, Dani nced up at Cedric. He stood before her like a guard dog protecting its territory.


    Caiden was taken aback by the scene. In the past, Cedric had always shielded Dani, yet he had maintained a respectful distance, never overstepping his boundaries or speaking out of turn. But now? Cedric appeared empowered, advocating for Dani without hesitation.


    What was the nature of their rtionship now? Were they an item? If so, their united front would be a formidable force in the nation. It was a level of influence that could intimidate the most stoic observer.


    Caiden’s demeanor softened as he turned his gaze to Dani, his voice almost pleading.


    “Dani, my dear, our blood ties are undeniable. Regardless of past events, think of the money I took as merely a father’s due support from his daughter. Can we agree on that?”


    Dani had long be immune to Caiden’s audacity. However, Cedric was seething. His fury was almost tangible as he stepped closer, his presence imposing.


    “Taking what’s not yours andbeling it a freebie? The world doesn’t operate on your whims, Caiden. Let’s be clear—you’ve burned this bridge.”


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