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    “Probably tomorrow,” Dn replied tly. Today was thest day of Christina’s leave. Unless she asked for an extension tonight, she’d be back tomorrow.

    “Dn.” Chloe leaned in, curious. “Howe the Dawson Group’s doing better all of a sudden?”

    Dn’s expression darkened. “Someone’s backing them quietly.”

    “What?” Chloe’s brows shot up. “How can anyone help the people who bullied Christina?” Then she frowned and asked bluntly, “Why don’t you just step in and take the Dawson family down?”

    “I can’t get involved,” Dn said, his long fingers twitching slightly. He wanted to. He wanted nothing more than to stand up for Christina and watch the Dawsons crumble. But stepping in now could reopen Christina’s old wounds and maybe even push her back toward Brendon. Unless she gave him a clear request, he wouldn’t make a move.

    Eloise listened quietly, lips pressed together, wondering if she should ask her brother to step in.

    “Why not?” Chloe pressed. “Is it because our family isn’t powerful enough?”

    “It’s not that,” Dn said. “Christina wants to handle her personal matters on her own.”

    The Scott family could easily intervene, but Dn knew there would be a price. That didn’t matter to him, but he respected Christina’s wishes. She had made it clear: she wanted to settle things herself. If he jumped in now and took down the Dawson family, she might be upset. Besides, Brendon still meant something to her. If he acted against Brendon, he might just end up pushing her further away.

    “Oh, so you’re afraid she’d be upset,” Chloe muttered.

    “Yes,” Dn admitted without hesitation.

    At that, Eloise finally rxed. Thank goodness she hadn’t asked her brother to do anything—she might have ended up upsetting Christina instead. Christina was her first real friend. Since Christina hade into her life, things had changed—for the better. She had Christina, and now Chloe, too. Two real friends in such a short time.

    Eloise had never even dared to dream of something like that. She was genuinely grateful to Christina—and admired her deeply.

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    “I’m heading to thepany,” Dn said, rising to his feet. “No need to make dinner for me.” He nned to head to Dawson Mansion, where he would find Christina and stay for dinner.

    He strode out, his long legs moving with purpose. But just as he reached the door, a sudden startled cry stopped him in his tracks.

    “Hooray! Christina just messaged me!” Chloe eximed, herughter bubbling up like spring water.

    Eloise’s eyes brightened at once, and she leaned forward eagerly. “What did she say?”

    “Aha! She said she’ll be back soon and will join us for dinnerter,” Chloe replied, her face glowing with delight.

    “What does she feel like eating? Let’s whip up her favorite dishes now,” Eloise suggested without missing a beat.

    “I’ll ask her,” Chloe said, already typing away.

    Eloise smiled gently. “Your brother won’t be home for dinner, so it’ll just be the three of us.”

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