Chapter 655:

Nina clung to the belief that she still had a chance. After all, not every affluent man was drawn to domineering women.

“And even when it comes to talent, you don’t measure up to Daniela,” Nina added, refusing to back down.

Natalie’s confident demeanor cracked instantly.

“How dare you!” she snapped, the words striking her raw nerve. Her lifelong failure to outshine Daniela had always been her most painful insecurity.

“Nina, are you trying to provoke me? I might not touch Daniela, but making you pay would be much simpler.”

Nina clamped her mouth shut, realizing it wasn’t wise to push further.

“Mom’s plan is to remove Daniela, marry me to Cedric, and elevate our family to the top.

You’d do well to cooperate—or don’t blame me if I show no mercy.”

the air. Nina bit her

not even

mention of Cedric’s name, some

their school days, and her celebrated return after a flourishing career abroad had been fueled

revive

Natalie fixed Nina with

assist me,” she

villa, Natalie made her way

arrived the previous night, was in Daniela’s private lounge at

door and found Cedric standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking flawless in

racing, as if her

she remembered, his quiet dignity

Natalie’s cheeks. Clearing her throat,

“Cedric.”

turned his head, Natalie couldn’t miss the shadow of disappointment that flickered across his face. It was clear he’d been expecting Daniela to

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