Chapter 372

Elyse shut down Nina's pleas without a second thought.

To her, Nina was trapped in a delusion.

There was no way Cedric could ever have feelings for Nina.

Had Cedric truly been interested,even a little, he wouldn't have let the chance slip by yesterday.

The fact that Cedric hadn't even touched Nina spoke volumes.

"You need to tell Daniela today that you're returning to Harper Group to help me,Elyse instructed.

Nina cried out, her voice trembling with desperation."No! Please,give me another chance!"

Elyse gave Nina a frosty look before turning her attention back to the television. "I've already told you,Cedric doesn't like you."

"Is that so?" Nina rose, her face bathed in the ghostly glow of the TV screen. "Is it that Cedric doesn't like me, or are you just scared he might?" Elyse snapped back, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

"If it's not true, then why are you pushing me back to Harper Group? Is it because my sister is coming back?You're trying to make room for her, aren't you? As soon as I leave, you'll have Daniela bring Natalie into Elite Lux, right? Why is it always like this? Why do you favor her over me? Natalie likes Cedric, and so do 1.1won't give up! Cedric didn't make a move last night because he's not like other men you can judge by ordinary standards. He respects me enough to hold back. He didn't want to do anything while I wasn't fully sober."

Nina's voice took on a more assured tone.

Elyse laughed derisively in response. "You're just dreaming."

"I'm not leaving Elite Lux or Cedric. This time, I'm fighting for my own happiness!"

Elyse turned her head slowly to look at Nina. She had never anticipated her typically obedient daughter would challenge her so openly. "Do you know where Cedric went after dropping you off?"

Nina looked taken aback. "Where did he go?"

"He packed his bags and left the country. If he truly cared about you, would he really be avoiding you like this? Nina, you've already embarrassed yourself enough in front of Daniela. How am I supposed to get anything from her now? I don't care what you have planned, but today, you're going to tell Daniela you want to go back to Harper Group. Refuse, and I'll cut off your financial support."

Daniela sat in her office, still reflecting on Cedric's strange behavior when Nina knocked and entered. Her eyes were swollen and puffy.

"Daniela..." Nina choked out, tears streaming down her face, her appearance pitiful. "My mom says I'm useless at Elite Lux and wants me to go back to Harper Group. But I really enjoy working for you,Daniela. I'd do anything to stay with you."

Elyse stood at the doorway, intending to escort Nina back to Harper Group. Instead, she overheard Nina's pleading, and her expression darkened.

"My mom threatened to freeze my card if I didn't listen. Please, talk to her for me. I promise I'll follow your instructions. Just say a few kind words for me.I swear I'll behave."

Nina had an uncanny ability to appear pitiful.

The sight of her tears falling made anyone nearby want to offer comfort.