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    Elyse fell silent for a moment before asking, “Even if it meant giving up Dani’s billion-dor fortune, would you still want him?”


    Natalie’s gaze didn’t falter as she replied, “I would.”


    Elyse ryed Natalie’s intentions to Ninater that day. She had expected Nina to agree without question, but instead, Nina rejected the idea outright.


    “What’s so special about Cedric?” Elyse asked.


    “He barely even smiles when he’s around you two. What could you possibly see in him?”


    Nina’s expression softened as a dreamy look crossed her face.


    “Mom, you don’t get it. He’s been my dream since I was young. I wouldn’t trade him for anything. Tomorrow’s chance to teach Cedric how to make pastries is mine!”


    Elyse frowned, her voice turning cold.


    “With money, you could have any man you want.”


    Nina shook her head, a lovesick smile tugging at her lips.


    “But there’s only one Cedric in this world.”


    In the end, Elyse sided with Natalie. The next morning, she locked Nina inside the house.


    Natalie prepared for the meeting with a surge of confidence. Hugging Elyse before she left, she said, “Don’t worry, Mom. Today, I’ll win Cedric over with my charm!”


    Elyse nodded firmly and gave the man beside her a slight push, directing him towards Natalie.


    “If Cedric stays unyielding, take him along. He’ll assist in hypnotizing Cedric, ensuring you can capture his heart effortlessly.”


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    Natalie gave a determined nod.


    “Alright, I’ll do it.”


    Nina stood silently on the second-floor balcony, her gaze fixed on the driveway as Natalie drove off with the hypnotist. Her hands gripped the cold metal railing so tightly her knuckles turned white.


    Why?


    Why was everyone determined to go against her?


    Why, just when she had glimpsed a sliver of hope, did it have to vanish so cruelly? Why?


    Tears of anger and helplessness rolled down her cheeks. She seethed with resentment towards Natalie and Elyse for stealing everything that was supposed to be hers.


    Natalie, meanwhile, headed to the meeting with unwavering confidence.


    During the drive, she repeatedly sought reassurance from the hypnotist, her tone edged with urgency.


    “Your techniques are perfected, right? There won’t be any harm to his body, will there? This is the man I want to spend my entire life with. I can’t bear the thought of causing him pain—not even a scratch. Make sure it’s safe!”


    Just before stepping in, Natalie stopped and issued a precise instruction.


    “Don’t hypnotize him yet. Wait for my signal.” Deep down, she wanted to try winning Cedric over on her own first. Maybe she could charm him without needing any tricks.


    It wasn’t an impossible dream.


    She straightened her outfit, smoothed her hair, and entered with confidence.


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