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    “Dani…” Nina choked out, tears streaming down her face, her appearance pitiful.


    “My mom says I’m useless at Elite Lux and wants me to go back to Harper Group. But I really enjoy working for you, Dani. I’d do anything to stay with you.”


    Elyse stood at the doorway, intending to escort Nina back to Harper Group. However, she overheard Nina’s pleading, and her expression darkened.


    “My mom threatened to freeze my card if I didn’t listen. Please, talk to her for me. I promise I’ll follow your instructions. Just say a few kind words for me. I swear I’ll behave.” Nina had an uncanny ability to appear pitiful. The sight of her tears falling made anyone nearby want to offerfort.


    The door swung open with a sharp crack as Elyse stepped inside. Before Dani could react, Elyse struck Nina across the face with a resounding p.


    “What are you even saying? What do you think you can do? All you do is cause trouble for your cousin. Come on, let’s go.”


    With a forced smile, Elyse turned to Dani and added, “Dani, Nina’s just being childish. Please don’t take it personally. I’ll take her away so you can focus on your work.”


    Nina copsed to the floor, her eyes filled with sorrow. She shoved Elyse’s hand away and fell to her knees at Dani’s feet.


    “Please, help me! My mom always favors my sister and wants me to step aside for her sake. But I want to stay by your side and prove myself.”


    Nina repeatedly mmed her forehead onto the floor with dull thuds. In no time, blood started to trickle from her forehead, crimson streaks running down her face.


    Yet Nina, once delicate, seemed unfazed. She was resolute, determined to stay at all costs.


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    Nina understood all too clearly the fate that awaited her. If she didn’t fight for what she desired and fail to win Cedric’s heart, she would be no better than Joyce. Joyce at least had Katrina to devise ns for her, but she had no one but herself. In this harsh world, she had to forge her own path, even if it meant stepping on anyone in her way.


    Gripping Dani’s leg tightly, Nina pleaded, “Please, I beg you. Let me stay with you.”


    Elyse stood off to the side, her eyes burning with fury. She longed to strangle Nina right then and there, but her gazended on a reporter inside Dani’s office. All she could do was grit her teeth and force another smile.


    “Dani, this isn’t your issue. Nina’s spoiled because of me. I’ll take her home so she doesn’t bother you.” Elyse reached out, attempting to pull Nina away.


    But Nina clung desperately to Dani’s leg, preventing Elyse from moving her.


    Dani let out a soft chuckle.


    “It’s alright. Let her stay. Nina listens well and doesn’t cause me any trouble.”


    Elyse’s face immediately clouded with anger. She had nned for Natalie to make her way into Dani’s good graces.


    Dani had already seen through Elyse’s scheme. With a serene smile, she said, “I heard Natalie will be back soon from overseas. Let her join us at Elite Lux as well. We’re family, after all, and the more hands, the better.”


    Elyse’s smile was strained. She didn’t want Nina stirring up trouble. If Cedric fell for Nina, what would be of Natalie? But since Dani had made her decision, Elyse couldn’t protest. She forced augh, her voice tight.


    “Dani, thank you. That sounds great.”


    A short timeter, Elyse excused herself to use the restroom. Upon her return, she saw Nina leaving Dani’s office. She shot Nina a cold, unfeeling look, her usual warmth reced by disdain.


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