Chapter 441

Elyse breathed a sigh of relief as soon as Daniela gave her a favorable response.

Cedric stood off to the side, his brow knitted in a cold.penetrating stare at Elyse.

Daniela remained composed. "Since it's a promise made by my mother. I will honor it. But for the continued success of Elite Lux, I do have one condition I hope you'll accept."

Elyse was ecstatic, already counting her benefits in her mind. Daniela's directness made her regret not asking for even more.

"Alright. Go on," Elyse agreed quickly. She had set three demands, and Daniela only had one: it felt like a fair deal.

Daniela smiled lightly. "Elite Lux is a global corporation. A ten percent shift in shares could stir external turmoil, so l need you to keep this confidential. Only those in this office should be aware.If not, the gift will be revoked. Do we have an agreement?"

Elyse nodded eagerly. "Of course!" After a moment.she asked. "What about Nina and Natalie? Can I tell them?" Daniela shook her head. "No. If that's the case, the agreement is null. Everything I've promised will be rescinded, and you alone will bear the consequences."

Elyse hesitated. "But Nina and Natalie are my daughters. If you don't trust Nina, can I at least tell Natalie?"

Daniela let out a soft chuckle. Her smile was slight but sharp. "I don't quite get it. The recording from my mother spoke of ensuring your retirement care. Why bring others into this? Or should I be responsible for Nina and Natalie as well?"

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Elyse was on the verge of agreeing when Daniela shook her head. "If that's the case, I don't have to honor my mother's promise. It was her commitment to you,and Elite Lux is mine. If you have future needs,you can access funds from Harper Group's accounts."

"That won't wvork." Elyse panicked. "Harper Group is in shambles,losing money."

Daniela fell silent.

Elyse understood that Daniela was waiting for her to make a choice.

The decision involved hundreds of billions in assets.

Elyse was greatly tempted, and after a moment, she nodded. "Alright."

Daniela gave a slight nod. "I'll draw up an agreement."it honor vour retirement nlans, but if vou disclose anu details to others, the agreement will be void."

Elyse quickly signed the contract.

Daniela's smile softened as she spoke to Elyse. "Have you heard the saying? Secrets always find their way out. If you share anything, I'll know. I trust you'll keep your word and enjoy your retirement."

Elyse nodded enthusiastically and asked, "When will the retirement home be ready?"

Daniela answered, "The land in the city is going up for bid soon, I'll place a bid, and that's where the retirement home will be constructed."

Elyse's face brightened. "It should bear my name.Daniela."

Daniela simply nodded. "No problem."

Elyse walked out, smiling broadly.

Natalie, from the secretarial department, noticed Elyse's wide grin and felt puzzled.

She asked Lillian, who sighed, her face creased with irritation,and walked off.

She then asked Cedric, whose face was clouded with concern.

Natalie was dying of curiosity. She longed to ask Daniela but knew she was always busy. While she was delivering documents to the office, she overheard Daniela telling Ryan, "Put these three documents the safe. They're vital for Elite Lux's future, and no one else should see them."

Ryan was distracted, playing a new game on his phone.the sharp sounds of gunfire blaring from the screen.He seemed lost in the game as he absentmindedly responded to Daniela,"Got it."

Daniela then exited the room.

Natalie observed that even after Daniela walked away.she kept turning back, glancing cautiously over her shoulder.

After Daniela left, the office felI silent and empty.

Only Ryan remained, lounging and absorbed in his game, while Natalie cautiously approached Daniola's desk.

She set the papers down and stretched her neck to peek at the documents on the desk across from her.

In one quick glance, she spotted Elyse's name listed as Party B. Daniela was listed as Party A.

Natalie's pulse quickened as her eyes landed on the bold title above their names. Equity Transfer Agreement

It hit her in an instant-Daniela had transferred Elite Lux's shares to her mother. Elite Lux was a leading name in the global luxury industry.

Daniela had transferred shares to her mother?

Natalie was exhilarated. She squinted and spotted two more agreements beneath,though they were covered,leaving their contents unclear. Yet Elyse's name stood out clearly.

What else had Daniela given her mother?

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?" As Natalie was about to tiptoe closer for a better look, Ryan suddenly approached, phone in one hand, unlocking the safe with the other, and placing the three agreements inside.

Natalie looked up at Ryan and asked, "Did Ms. Harper sign any agreements with my mother?"

Natalie noticed that Ryan's finger stilled on the screen after her question. "No," he replied.

That brief moment made Natalie suspicious-there was something going on for sure. There had to be something fishy going on.

Her curiosity was burning, and she couldn't wait to call Elyse right away.

"Mom! Did Daniela give you shares in Elite Lux?" she asked, her voice trembling with excitement.

Natalie had assumed Elyse would confess right away.

But there was a long silence on the other end of the line.