?Chapter 623:


    In Lillian’s opinion, Dani was always stringent with herself, and she believed Dani should apply the same standards to others. Previously, to draw Katrina out, Dani had not hesitated to use herself as bait. Thus, employing Cedric as bait now seemed trivial byparison. After all, it was just a strategic move. They hadprehensive protection in ce to ensure Cedric’s safety, eliminating any cause for concern.


    Lillian was certain of Cedric’s loyalty; she knew he would consent to being the bait. In her view, Nina was more cunning than Katrina, but not particrly dangerous. It would simply involve capitalizing on Cedric’s charm. It wasn’t anything too serious.


    Once Lillian finished proposing the idea, she waited for Dani’s approval. Dani, however, remained quiet.


    “Dani?”


    Lillian, thinking Dani might not have heard her, was about to repeat her suggestion when Dani responded firmly.


    Anything that might put Cedric at risk is out of the question,” Dani dered decisively.


    Lillian was caught off guard.


    “But it’s not really dangerous, is it?”


    “Regardless,” Dani replied, her voice steady and authoritative.


    “He shouldn’t be dragged into my personal affairs.”


    Cedric was invaluable to her. Dani regretted involving him in herplex life, burdening him with concerns for her well-being. She refused to expose him to any risk. Absolutely not.


    Lillian was struck by Dani’s determination. Dani seldom expressed her feelings openly. Lillian had never been under the impression that Dani deeply cared for Cedric. At best, she thought Dani valued him as a friend and had begrudgingly epted their rtionship. Now, Lillian found herself questioning her assumptions. Could it be that Dani truly had deeper feelings for Cedric? Lillian pondered this until Katrina showed up, looking utterly disheveled and distressed.


    Dani initially suspected Katrina was fleeing from someone, but as soon as she entered the office, Katrina broke down in tears.


    “Dani, are you going to address the situation with your dad? As a high-profile CEO, it can’t look good to have a father used of domestic abuse, right?”


    Nina, standing in the doorway, watched in silence, her eyes widening at the usation.


    Dani nced up and noticed Nina.


    “He is not my father.”


    The revtion made Nina pause, taken aback, while Katrina, though surprised, seemed somewhat prepared.


    “So, you’re saying you won’t intervene with your father mistreating me?” Katrina asked, her voice wavering.


    “He’s been excluded from the family and has returned to town. He threatened to harm me unless you allow him to stay at the Harper family vi.”


    Dani, aware that Katrina had recently been funded by Joyce, knew that despite hiring bodyguards, Katrina likely still had some financial resources.


    “Are you asking for my help?” Dani asked.


    “Yes,” Katrina replied.


    “Very well. What’s your price?” Dani inquired.


    Katrina was taken aback by the question.


    .


    .


    .