?Chapter 638:


    “Do you expect me to buy that?”


    Dani’s expression stayed cold.


    “I don’t care if you do or not. Even if I had done it, what could you possibly do about it? Some might kiss up to Doug for his wealth, but to me? He’s nothing.”


    Joyce’s face drained of color at Dani’s biting words. Dani let out a soft chuckle, her eyes glinting.


    “I didn’t do it, but given everything that’s happened, I can’t say I’m upset with how things turned out.”


    Just before Katrina died, she whispered an apology in Dani’s ear, saying, “I know I was wrong. Please, for the sake of my death, spare Joyce.”


    Dani smiled and leaned in just as close, whispering, “In your dreams.”


    When Katrina finally passed, her eyes stayed wide open for a long time, as though unwilling to let go of something. The word around town was that Katrina had died with unfinished business.


    In the end, Joyce decided not to take Katrina’s body away. If she had, it would have sparked all kinds of rumors. On top of that, Doug wouldn’t have allowed her to bring back a dead body. Business people were often superstitious, fearful of bad luck. Joyce knew she couldn’t go against Doug, so she walked away, her heart heavy with sorrow. She kept looking back, her eyes filled with resentment, locking onto Dani with a cold, murderous gaze.


    “Dani! Just wait! I’ll make you pay for this,” she muttered under her breath.


    The day of Katrina’s burial was kept incredibly simple. It was so basic, it almost felt sad. What they’d done for her barely qualified as a funeral. Caiden wasn’t there at all. The housekeeper mentioned he’d gone fishing first thing in the morning. The once-morous woman had such a lonely, deste end. Dani lingered for a moment in front of Katrina’s simple tombstone, then turned and walked away slowly. She hadn’t thought she’d run into Alexander there.


    “You really went too far,” Alexander said coldly.


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    Dani arched an eyebrow at him. He went on, “Joyce cried all night. She’s sure you nned Katrina’s death. Doug’s got power, and with his money, Joyce could build an empire. It’s not out of the question.”


    “Oh really? She can give it a try,” Dani said, staring at the fading sunset with a neutral expression.


    Alexander opened his mouth, but Dani’s icy gaze stopped him, a half-smile ying on her lips.


    “I lost my mother too, suddenly, and had to grow up fast. Joyce is too naive. I’m actually curious to see how far she can go. Honestly, I’m kind of looking forward to it.”


    Alexander clenched his jaw.


    “She’ll use me against you. Don’t you see that yet?”


    Dani let out a softugh.


    “In that case, I’ll take back what I said. If her big move is just you, I’m not interested.


    You’re not even worth being my opponent.” She shed a faint, sarcastic smile at Alexander.


    Ignoring the pale color draining from his face, she turned and walked away.


    By the time she reached the foot of the mountain, she saw Cedric standing there, holding an umbre. The chilly, intense vibe around her melted away instantly when she saw him.


    “You’re here!” she eximed.


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