Chapter 410

"I'll pick my own partner!" With those words, Nina turned and walked off.

Elyse spent a small fortune hiring a skilled hypnotist to hypnotize Linden that night.

Nina made her way back to the Harper family villa.

At that moment, Daniela was lounging and watching a TV show when Nina came up to her.

"Daniela,I need your help."

Daniela responded, "Go ahead."

"I want to get married, but I want the ceremony to take place here. Would that be okay?"

Daniela gave Nina a thoughtful look.

Nina went on, "If the ceremony takes place in my mom's, my mom will take everything herself. I'll get nothing."

Daniela hesitated before asking, "Why would | agree to that?"

Nina lowered her voice. "I have a secret. Help me,and I'll tell you what I know."

Daniela flashed a smile.

Nina's voice turned grave. "It's about your mother's death. You've always suspected my mother had something to do with it and she's not alone in this."

Otherwise, with Daniela's influence, Elyse wouldn't have been able to get this far.

"I can tell you who's supporting her. But first, I need your help with my favor."

Daniela chuckled lightly. "Is this how you plan to repay me?"

Nina pressed her lips together before sinking to her knees. "I'm the one who's neglected at home. You've gone through something similar at the Harper family.Please, just help me one more time."

Daniela sat cross-legged on the sofa, letting the TV show hum on in the background.

The rain softly tapped against the windows outside.

Surrounded by the rain and the sound of her own pounding heartbeat, Nina heard Daniela finally say,"Alright."

Nina's heart leapt in her chest. This was the best outcome she could have hoped for.

She lowered her head in gratitude. "'Thank you. I'll never forget your kindness."

Lillian presented Nina with several potential husbands-decent, stable candidates.

But Nina selected a man with a rather average appearance, who also had a physical disability.

Lillian gave Nina a quick glance before turning to Daniela. "You have a unique outlook, Nina. Sammy Wesker may have physical challenges, but he's made over a hundred million. Looks like you know what's more important."

The words were cutting. But Nina didn't take offense.

Lillian was saying Nina was only after the money.

When Lillian departed, Daniela said calmly, "Marriage is a significant decision. Once you're in, you can't undo it. If none of these men feel right, take your time. The Harper family villa has plenty of rooms for you to stay."

Nina's eyes filled with tears. "Don't you think I'm just being money-hungry by choosing Sammy?"

Daniela remained emotionless. "How you choose is your choice. When you decide to rely on someone for a lifetime, you need to choose carefully to gain a stable and long-lasting relationship."

Nina smiled faintly. "You're always so wise." She gave a bitter laugh. "I know I don't have your abilities.l can't rely on my own skills to protect myself, so l look for support. If my mother thinks I could settle for someone like Linden, surely she won't mind a son-in-law with a limp. Besides, Sammy's social standing and abilities outshine Elyse's. If I marry him, Elyse won't dare send me to Linden. I know you'll protect me, but it's time for me to take control of my future.I need to grow up."

It was only when Nina went to try on wedding dresses that Elyse heard the news-Nina was getting married.

Elyse hurried to Daniela's side. "Daniela,what is this?Nina's getting married, and I'm the last to know? This isn't right!"

Elyse had already secured a marriage for Nina with an 88-year-old man.

She had sold Nina for a hefty price. But now, the man was demanding a refund.

"Yes," Daniela replied, glancing at the paperwork."I'm curious too. Why are you the last to know about Nina's marriage? Aren't you her mother?" Elyse seethed with anger as she made her way over.

But when she saw Daniela, her fury quickly subdued.

Her chest rising and falling with anger, she demanded coldly, "And how is it that I hear Nina's wedding is being held at the Harper family?"

Sammy had a respectable social standing, so the dowry would surely be substantial. If Elyse secured it, Natalie's future would leave everyone envious.

But if Nina married outside the Harper family, those benefits wouldn't go to her.

Natalie, standing off to the side, fidgeted. "Mom, we can't let Nina marry Sammy! What will I do if Linden needs a woman later?"

She was always fixated on her own concerns.

Elyse found Nina and snapped, "You can't be this selfish. Go tell Daniela you're not marrying him."

With that, she pulled Nina towards Daniela.