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    Elyse stood, her face briefly contorting with anger, but it vanished under Dani’s icy stare. She managed a forced smile, her voice strained.


    “Dani, Nina is a child and doesn’t belong at Elite Lux. Let me take her away, alright?”


    Dani remained calm, leaning back in her chair with her hands at ease.


    “She’s an employee of Elite Lux now. It’s my decision whether she stays or not.”


    Elyse’s jaw tightened so much it seemed ready to snap, but she forced an icy smile.


    “She may work at Elite Lux, but she’s still my daughter.”


    Dani nodded.


    “Nina.”


    Nina, her hair a mess and her eyes wide with fear, quickly responded, “Yes?”


    Dani inquired, “How old are you now?”


    Nina answered, “Twenty-two.”


    Dani nodded, her gaze softening with a touch of amusement. She remainedposed.


    “Aunt Elyse, she’s not a child anymore, and she’s past the age of obedience. As long as I want her to stay at Elite Lux, and she agrees, no one can force her out.”


    At those words, Elyse’s face darkened with fury.


    Linden stood nearby, watching Dani in hermanding position, a smile curling on his lips. Dani was something else entirely. Her presence was far morepelling than mere beauty. He nced at Natalie, and despite their simr appearances, the contrast between them was striking. Dani was truly captivating. Linden’s admiration for her was evident in his gaze.


    Elyse left reluctantly, but not before giving Dani onest warning.


    “Dani, I’m doing this for your own sake. Nina is foolish, and keeping her here will only harm you. I know you care, but it’s unnecessary.” She gave Nina a hard look, her voice cold as she said, “Since Dani is letting you stay, enjoy it while you can. But once you’re finished, I’lle take you home. Watch your words and actions.”


    She gave Nina onest icy re before walking out.


    Natalie followed suit, and Linden left as well.


    Once everyone had gone, Nina immediately dropped to her knees.


    “Dani, thank you. I will repay you!”


    Dani showed no reaction to Nina’s gratitude.


    The night she saved Nina, it was for one reason: she didn’t want Nina to be used as a pawn to get involved with Cedric in dishonorable ways.


    Elyse was seething with rage. She mmed her foot down in frustration.


    “Unappreciative girl! What use do I have for her? If I’d known, I wouldn’t have bothered bringing her into this world!”


    Natalie folded her arms, her expression icy and aloof.


    “Mom, Linden just asked me to meet him at the hotel tonight.”


    Elyse stared at Natalie, taken aback.


    “So soon? Wasn’t it just…?”


    Natalie scoffed, her voice dripping with disdain.


    “Linden’s never been with a woman before. Now that he’s experienced it, of course, he’s eager for more.”


    Elyse looked at Natalie with pity in her eyes.


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