?Chapter 626:


    The moment she wore the dress, she felt unstoppable. From the top floor of Elite Lux, Katrina gazed down at the city below, overwhelmed by a sense of supremacy.


    Katrina savored this feeling, vowing silently to always live in luxury.


    By 6 P.M., Katrina was riding in Dani’s car, gliding smoothly along the streets. Nina upied the front seat, while Katrina and Dani were in the back.


    Turning her head, Katrina looked at Dani, whose poise and confidence were palpable against the backdrop of shifting city lights, making her seem inplete control of her fate.


    “Why are you helping me?” Katrina asked in confusion. Dani, previously resting with her eyes shut, opened them slowly.


    In the car’s confined space, her low chuckle resonated, reigniting Katrina’s unease.


    “Why are youughing?”


    Dani remained silent, and shortly after, the car arrived at the event venue.


    Katrina quickly spotted someone she knew and walked over to engage them in conversation. Nina, still waiting for Cedric to arrive, struck up a casual conversation with Dani.


    “Why do you bother helping Katrina?”


    Sipping her drink, Dani answered, “She’s still my stepmother, despite everything. I can’t let her face utter humiliation. We are family, after all. Whatever her past actions, I expect her toe around to my side eventually.”


    As she spoke, Dani’s gaze shifted back to Nina, who appeared contemtive.


    With a mimicked innocence, Dani continued, “In her old age, when she can no longer walk, who else will she depend on but me? Katrina is no fool; she understands the stakes. It’s just that she’s not ready to shift her loyalty yet. I’m patient. I know she’ll confess whatever I need to hear within a few days.”


    Nina’s frown deepened at Dani’s confidence.


    “You’re certain of this?”


    Dani responded with a serene smile, her face illuminated softly by the ambient lighting, giving her an almost otherworldly appearance.


    Nina couldn’t help but admire Dani’sposed demeanor, even as she felt a pang of jealousy for her seemingly effortless grace. Distracted by her thoughts, Nina barely caught Dani’s next words.


    “Katrina has been my stepmother for years. I understand her well. It’s no more challenging than negotiating in the boardroom.”


    After making thisparison, Dani fixed her gaze on Nina, who looked visibly unsettled and excused herself to make a phone call.


    Dani continued to engage politely with the guests, epting a ss of wine with a reserved smile.


    In the garden, Nina was on the phone.


    “Did Dani say this herself?” asked the person on the other end of the line.


    Nina ryed the conversation.


    “Dani seems convinced Katrina will confess soon.”


    The response from the other end of the phone was a prolonged silence, followed by a chilly deration.


    “Understood. If that’s the case, we no longer need to wait.”


    Nina replied, “Yes. Just make sure it’s handled cleanly.”


    “Don’t worry.”


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