Chapter 838:

She casually adjusted her hair, her tone dripping with confidence. “Nina, no matter what, you’re a Dury. Daniela’s your cousin, and I’m your sister. No matter what happens, you’re obligated to help me. Got it? The Dury family’s future depends on me winning this.”

Nina flicked her gaze toward Natalie, unimpressed.

Natalie pulled an invitation card from her pocket and dangled it between her fingers. “Don’t say I never do anything for you. Here, I got you an invite from Daniela. It’s your chance to rub elbows with some wealthy heirs.”

Nina eyed the card suspiciously. “Since when are you this generous?”

Natalie’s lips curled into a sly smirk. “Oh, I’ll be needing a favor in return. Doug will be at the gala tonight. I just need you to keep Joyce busy for half an hour. That’s all the time I need to make him fall for me.”

Nina shot her a look of pure disdain. “Didn’t you always claim you’d save yourself for the one you truly love? And wasn’t that Cedric? Now, suddenly, you’re interested in Doug? That short, fat man?”

Natalie scoffed. “What would you know? Cedric’s an idiot—he only has eyes for Daniela. So why should I waste my time? I deserve better. What, you think I should settle for Linden? That useless, hideous nobody? Just make sure Joyce stays out of my way tonight.”

to Daniela. She and Joyce are on the same side, but you and I? We’re family. Don’t forget that.” With that, she stepped into her car. Just before the door shut, she threw out one last promise. “When I pull this off, I’ll make sure you get your cut

roared to life and sped

her eyes and let out a sharp, icy

slipped the invitation into her pocket, not even considering telling

too

Natalie wanted to go head-to-head with

Nina had

scrolled through her contacts until she

something juicy

“What’s it about?”

a near

Elite Lux’s gala, dressed simply in a white T-shirt

Daniela’s figure

jeans really accentuate her shape. She’s

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