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However, Casey ceased texting, leaving River infuriated as she tossed her phone aside.
Daniella parked her car at the De Marco Residence’s entrance. She gazed at the entrance with a sense of melancholy.
The last time she had been there was because of Noah, but now it was because of Casey. She grabbed her bag and stepped out of the car but was promptly stopped by a stone–faced bodyguard.
“Who are you, and what brings you here?” the bodyguard asked, his expression unyielding.
Daniella looked at him indifferently and said, “Go and inform Mr. Draco De Marco that Daniella is here.”
The bodyguard reached for his walkie–talkie and moved to the side to relay the message.
After a brief wait, he returned to Daniella and opened the gate, saying. “Please come in.
Daniella was surprised by the swiftness of Draco’s approval. She hadn’t expected to be granted entry so easily. As she passed through the courtyard, she spotted Draco by the rockery, engrossed in feeding the fish.
With a slow sigh, Daniella smiled and approached Draco, addressing him as “Master De Marco.”
Draco paused his task of feeding the fish, glancing at Daniella before resuming his task.
Upon reaching him, Daniella spoke up. “I didn’t expect you to have the courage to meet me.”
Daniella replied, “I don’t understand, Master De Marco.”
Draco scoffed and adopted a more serious tone. “Do you believe I’m unaware of what you grandson?”
Raising her eyebrows, Daniella replied, “That’s in the past, and now I’ve saved Axel.”
did 10 mu This was the reason Draco hadn’t prevented Daniella from approaching him. He placed the fish feed on at nearby stone table and sat on a stone bench. “Tell me, why have you come to me?”
Daniella took her seat and explained, “I’m here because of Casey.”
Draco appeared composed as if he had known about her involvement with Casey, “Casey has nothing to do with you. What do you want to say?” Draco asked.
Daniella calmly continued. “I’m aware that Casey is attempting to get close to River and wants to return to MK. I can assist him with both of these matters.”
Draco narrowed his eyes and observed Daniella. “Do you think you can convince Noah to let Casey return to the company?”
“No, I don’t have the confidence to persuade Noah, but I do have a way to make him compromise,” she replied.
“I’m listening.”
“River.”
Draco frowned. “What does River have to do with this?”
Daniella poured herself a cup of tea and explained, “You know how much Noah cares about River.”
“I know he’s currently involved with that woman,” Draco remarked with a snort.
Daniella said, “What if we pressure River into getting engaged to Casey?”
This suggestion puzzled Draco. “How would that be relevant?”
Daniella sipped her tea. “We’re not actually talking about an engagement. We’ll simply force Noah to make a choice.”
After a moment of contemplation, Draco asked, “So, you want him to choose between the company and River?”
Daniella nodded. “Yes. He’ll only agree to let Casey return to MK once he chooses River.”
Draco chuckled and asked, “Do you think I’ll cooperate with you? Even though Noah currently owns MK, it will eventually belong to Casey. Why should I rush things?”
Unfazed, Daniella replied, “While you may be fine with it, have you considered whether Casey is in a hurry?”
Her words caused Draco to keep his gaze fixed on her. “You seem to be taking Casey’s side. What’s your motive?”
“As long as Casey understands my motive, it won’t affect your family,‘ Daniella assured confidently.
“You simply want to become part of the De Marco family, don’t you?” Draco’s tone turned cold.
Daniella asked back, “Do you believe I’m unqualified?”
“Do you think you are qualified? What If you’re from the Xander family?” Draco questioned sternly.
“Well, the Xander family has been in Novamere for as long as the De Marco family. You can’t say I’m unqualified.”
“Why are you so confident?” Draco snorted. “Furthermore, how will you make River agree to this?”
Daniella countered, “I have my own confidence. As for River, I have a plan to make her agree. You don’t need to worry about it.”
Draco sipped his tea and pondered. His once dull eyes were now filled with schemes.
Calmly, Daniella sat and slowly sipped her tea.
After a while, Draco relented. “I’ll agree to your marriage with Casey if you can persuade Noah to let Casey join the company.”
Even though he said that, he harbored other ulterior motives because he would never allow Daniella to join the De Marco family, but he believed he could manipulate her.
Furthermore, he possessed evidence of Daniella slandering River and painting her as a murderer. Therefore, he planned to reject the marriage between Casey and Daniella when the time came.
With a smile, Daniella remarked, “You’re straightforward, Master De Marco. We’ll wait for River to return before we initiate our plan.”
In the evening, Paige had dinner with River before heading back to the hotel to pack and rest.
Around 8:00 p.m., River received a text from Tyler, informing her that they had returned home and had some fun with Eira. In response, River sent Eira 680 dollars.
Eira replied after half an hour.
Eira: [I was assisting the children with their bath just now, Ms. Healy, I can’t accept the money.]
River: [I hope you can accept it, and it’s difficult for me to text.]
Eira: Ms. Healy, money is just material possessions. Besides, I genuinely love the kids. You wouldn’t refuse if I’m kind to them, would you?]
River had no better response. Since Eira had made her position clear, any other statement would have disappointed her.
River: [Okay, thank you so much for your hard work.]
River received a smiling emoji in response.
She put her phone down and was about to get up to use the washroom when someone opened the door to the ward just as she pushed the blanket aside. It was Noah standing at the door.
River was stunned and wondered why he had returned.
When Noah saw her sitting at the edge of the bed, he frowned and walked over. “What are you doing?”
River kept her head low, stood up, and asked indifferently, “Why are you back?”
Noah stood before her with a straight back. “I’m worried about you.”
River sneered and walked toward the washroom. “I don’t need you. I can take care of myself.”
Noah followed her and asked, “You’re upset because of Daniella, aren’t you?”
River stopped, wondering if he had read the text.
Noah explained. “You looked at my phone, and you knew the password. The relationship between Daniella and me isn’t what you think, River.”
“Then what is your relationship with her?” River blurted out before she was ready, feeling guilty for secretly looking at Noah’s phone.
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furrowed brows, realizing that River was troubled by this matter. “Go to the washroom first. I’ll explain it to you later.”
River walked into the washroom without turning around. She even pondered whether to listen to his explanation while in the washroom because she wasn’t sure if she could trust him. However, after knowing him for a long time, she knew he was not a liar.
She came out of the washroom quickly but found that Noah had disappeared despite being prepared to hear his explanation. She walked to the ward’s door, opened it, and glanced around, but there was no one there, not even Reuben. Perhaps Noah had an urgent matter.
While guessing, River reclined in bed.
Meanwhile, Noah remained composed in the elevator as he hung up a call.
Reuben asked, “Should I call Ms. Watson?”
Noah checked the time on his wristwatch. ‘No, I’ll handle it.”
“Shouldn’t someone stay here with Ms. Healy?” Reuben asked.
At that moment, the elevator door opened.
Noah stepped out confidently. “Tell Julian to come and stand guard here.”
Reuben replied, “Yes, Mr. De Marco.”
Ten minutes later, Noah arrived at Fawn County’s police station.
As he entered, his eyes immediately fell on Alex, who hung his bruised head. The three men who had fought with Alex were on the other side, all sporting injuries.
Noah walked up to Alex, who looked up and grinned upon seeing him. “Noah, you made it.”
Annoyed, Noah berated him. “You’ve really outdone yourself this time, getting into a fight in a different county.”
Turning to Reuben, he instructed. “Go bail him out.”