Chapter 432

Daniela had just mentioned feeling a touch under the weather in her office when Linden walked in.

"Ms. Harper, are you feeling a bit off-color?" he inquired.

Daniela, leaning her elbow on the desk, pressed her fingertips to her temples."|′V suddenly come over a bit dizzy."

Linden's eyes lit up at her words. He exchanged a quick, knowing glance with Natalie, who stood nearby."It's likely nothing serious. Let me have a look. Perhaps you've caught a bit of a cold."

Lillian stood nearby, arms crossed, radiating an icy disapproval with silence.

Linden felt a surge of triumph. Usually, it was like navigating a minefield trying to get close to Daniela,but now, with.her feeling unwell, everyone would have to defer to him, the doctor.

"Ms. Harper, let's check your blood pressure," Linden offered, his gaze lingering on Daniela with a hint of affection.

Daniela possessed a more refined, almost regal air compared to Natalie. Though they shared a striking resemblance, the pride and aloofness that shimmered in Daniela's eyes were qualities Natalie could only dream of.

Linden, completely mesmerized by Daniela, seemed to have forgotten the presence of others.

Narrowing her eyes, Natalie asked, "Howis Daniela?"

Linden, still lost in the labyrinth of Daniela's beauty, felt his heart do a little tap dance.

If he could be with Daniela, he'd gladly pay any price, even his own life.

Natalie, standing aside, gritted her teeth. How could Linden be acting like a lovesick puppy at a time like this? Could he get dumber?

She marched over and gave Linden a hearty slap on the back, nearly sending him sprawling.

Linden, visibly annoyed, turned to meet Natalie's warning stare.

"Oh, it's just a minor thing, a slight cold. A little medicine will do the trick."

Linden retrieved the prepared medicine from his kit and, with a flourish, presented it to Daniela with both hands.

"Nina," Daniela called out. "Please prepare this medicine for me."

Nina nodded, a flicker of worry crossing her face, suspecting Linden might have tampered with it. But since Daniela had spoken, she trusted her judgment and complied.

After preparing the concoction, Nina handed the cup to Daniela and stepped back.

Natalie, standing nearby, watched Daniela intently as she raised the cup to her lips.

"Aren't you two leaving?" Daniela inquired, pausing mid-sip.there something else?"

Natalie's eyes darted towards the cup near Daniela's lips, a mix of excitement and nervousness swirling within her.

"We're on our way. Go ahead and finish your medicine, and then we can all breathe easy," Natalie replied,her smile a tad too bright.

Daniela returned the smile. Then, right before Natalie's very eyes, she downed the medicine in one smooth gulp.

Natalie's heart, which had been doing the cha-cha, finally relaxed at the sight of the empty cup.

A triumphant smile spread across her face, her whole demeanor radiating a sense of smug satisfaction.

She and Linden exited the office, and as they left, she glanced back at Daniela, noticing that her complexion seemed to have taken a turn for the worse. Once Natalie and Linden were gone, the office door clicking shut behind them, Nina let out a long sigh of relief.

She putled the medicine Linden had given her from her pocket. "Daniela,you had me scared stiff."

Daniela gave a faint smile. "What was there to be afraid of?"

Nina replied, "I was terrified of getting caught."

Daniela explained, "In this office, the person Natalie trusts implicitly is you. By having you prepare the medicine, Natalie was already convinced she'd achieved her goal."

Natalie always underestimáted Nina. She was certain Nina wouldn't dare cross her. Having Nina prepare the medicine was the perfect touch, maximizing the illuson of credibility.

Nina gave Daniela a thumbs-up."aniela, you're absolutely brilliant. What's the-next move?"

Daniela chuckled and whispered her plan.

Nina gasped in admiration. "You're incredible, Daniela! This way, I can finally have my sweet revenge."