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    “Seriously, Nina? You’re still holding on to this? How many times are you going to bring up spending the night with Linden? What, didn’t you enjoy it?”


    Nina’s eyes began to fill with tears. She let out a coldugh and shot back, “Oh, really? Then why don’t you go sleep with him yourself?”


    Nina was haunted by nightmares from that night. Just thinking about nearly being vited by Linden made her stomach churn.


    Nina hadn’t slept properly in days, dark circles under her eyes, but Natalie just brushed it off as nothing.


    Unable to keep her emotions in check, Nina lunged at Natalie, but Elyse quickly pped her across the face.


    The p left Nina in shock, tears welling up and falling down her cheeks. Through her blurred vision, she could only see the disdain on Elyse’s face and the mockery in Natalie’s eyes. In their eyes, she was nothing but worthless.


    “Quite the scene to start the day,” Dani remarked, standing in the doorway, observing Nina pressed against the wall.


    Natalie quickly wiped the cruel expression from her face. Elyse shed a smile.


    “Dani, I thought you weren’ting to the office today?”


    Dani strolled over and sat down in the CEO’s chair, her eyes flicking to Nina’s swollen face.


    “What happened?”


    Elyse quickly moved forward, dismissing it.


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    “She’s just being dramatic. I gave her a small lesson. Nothing to worry about.”


    Natalie added, “Nina can be a bit clumsy. The guests at Elite Lux are important, and I’m worried she won’t meet their standards. I was thinking my mother could take her back to Harper Group so you don’t have to deal with her.” Elyse nodded eagerly.


    They had to make sure Dani never found out about the pastries being tampered with. To them, Nina was too naive to remain around Dani.


    “Yes, yes,” Elyse reached for Nina’s hand, trying to pull her out.


    “I’m not going to Harper Group!” Nina cried out, realizing their n. They were scared the truth woulde out, or that Linden would find out the person with him that night wasn’t Natalie.


    Nina felt the sting of abandonment once more. Linden’s insatiable desires meant that if she didn’t escape, sooner orter, she’d be back in his grasp.


    “Dani, I won’t leave. I want to stay at Elite Lux! Please, let me stay here. I’ll do whatever you need!”


    Elyse gritted her teeth, starting to drag Nina by force toward the office door.


    Nina gripped the doorframe, tears streaming down her face. Seeing Nina holding on, Natalie raised her stiletto heel, clearly intending to bring it down hard on Nina’s hand.


    “People might think you’re the CEO of Elite Lux, Auntie,” Dani remarked.


    Everyone in the room froze and turned in disbelief, their eyes locking onto Dani.


    Dani sat in her chair, her small smile slowly fading. Fixing Elyse with a steady gaze, she continued, “Is personnel management at Elite Lux now your responsibility?”


    Dani’s words hit with force, leaving Elyse momentarily speechless. Seizing her chance, Nina hurried to her feet and rushed behind Dani, seeking protection.


    “Dani, help me!”


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