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    “You’re wealthy, and yet you’re asking me for money?” she asked in disbelief.


    Dani responded calmly, “I’m a businesswoman. I don’t provide help without something in return.


    You know this as well as anyone.”


    Katrina tightened her lips, clearly frustrated.


    “How much are you asking?” she demanded.


    Dani smiled and raised a finger.


    “Ten thousand?”


    Katrina scoffed, her expression darkening.


    “One hundred thousand?” Dani proposed.


    Katrina shook her head in disbelief.


    “Really, Dani? A million? Why not just rob a bank while you’re at it?” she eximed.


    Dani’s face remained emotionless.


    “If that’s uneptable, we can end this discussion. Feel free to seek help elsewhere.”


    Katrina’s anger red. She considered looking for another solution, but everything depended on Dani’s approval since she controlled the property.


    “One million, covering three months’ rent. Additional days will incur further charges. Mull it over and return if you wish to discuss it further.” Dani’s demeanor was firm, signaling she was ready to dismiss Katrina if needed.


    Katrina clenched her jaw.


    “I don’t have that kind of money,” she dered, then dramatically sat down on the floor.


    “If you leave me no choice, then I won’t leave.”


    After all this time, Katrina hade to realize that staying by Dani’s side was safer than facing the unpredictable dangers of the outside world or returning home to endure Caiden’s beatings.


    Watching Katrina on the floor, Dani allowed a slight smirk to form.


    “Are you trying to pressure me?”


    That smile was exactly what Katrina dreaded most about Dani. It always seemed to precede severe consequences, as if the sword of Damocles hung over her head.


    Dani’s approach was always understated, yet impactful.


    “Get up,” Danimanded, her expression suddenly stern. Her intense gaze made it clear that Katrina had no choice but to rise swiftly.


    “Can’t you speak more gently?” Katrina’s voice shook slightly, betraying her nervousness.


    Dani shed a smirk and said, “You im to have no money, yet Joyce has plenty.”


    Katrina’s expression tightened.


    “Joyce avoids me. She only sends me twenty thousand dors a month.”


    Replicating Katrina’s earlier tone, Dani smiled yfully.


    “There’s a banquet tonight where Joyce will be present. I’ll bring you along. As her mother, she won’t be able to dismiss you.”


    Katrina realized that Dani was cleverly using her own logic to corner her. Though hesitant, she saw no alternative.


    Dani instantly picked up on Katrina’s reluctance.


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