Chapter 426

The following morning, as Daniela began her workday, her phone rang with a call from Hurst.

Natalie was by the doorway, appearing to keep busy, yet her focus was entirely on Daniela as she listened in with keen interest.

Daniela was aware but remained unfazed, keeping her composure.

She answered the call with,a simple, "Hello?"

"Daniela, will you be coming by today?" Hurst asked.

"What's the matter?"

"Caiden says he'll take his own life if you don't show up."

At these words, Natalie's actions halted, her expression showing more concern than Daniela's.

"Just ignore him," Daniela replied casually.

Caiden then became franticon the line. "Daniela! I am your father. How can you just let me die?"

Daniela, uninterested, ended the call abruptly.

Observing Daniela's composed demeanor, Natalie silently judged her as cold-hearted, especially towards her own father.

Natalie's face took on a thoughtful expression as she pondered what Daniela's vulnerability might be.

"Danieļa, what was that about just now?" Natalie asked, feigning ignorance.

With a chuckle, Daniela leaned back and flashed a knowing half-smile. "Didn't you hear it all?"

Natalie offered. a sheepish smile in return. She had encountered many sly individuals, but Daniela's blunt honesty was unfamiliar to her. "Have you confined Caiden?" Daniela's smile broadened. "He's sick."

"What kind of illness?"

Daniela slowly raised her eyes, her relaxed demeanor masking an underlying threat, reminiscent of a lion ready to pounce. "I'm visiting him after work. Will you join me?"

Natalie was visibly surprised. "May I come along?"

She was baffled by Daniela's frankness. How could she discuss such matters so openly?

"Of course, or perhaps you'd like to bring your mother along?"

Natalie had been anxious about how to involve Elyse, but Daniela had effortlessly opened the door for her.

Just days earlier, news of Caiden's illness had taken them by surprise. Unable to glean details from Nina,they wondered if Daniela had placed Caiden under house arrest.

If so, what could Daniela's motives possibly be?

Did Daniela find out that Brylee's death was a murder?

That seemed illogical.

Following Katrina's death, that