Chapter: 29

"Re-gifting, huh?" Daniela pressed, her voice even but laced with unmistakable sarcasm. "Mr. Bennett, you certainly have a talent for business."

Joshua was taken aback. Having just returned from overseas, he was utterly baffled by Daniela's insinuation.

At that moment, Lillian stepped in, her fingers wrapping around the club's handle. "If Mr. Bennett is going to treat our boss's generosity like trash, then we're more than entitled to take it back." She brought the golf club back.

The atmosphere turned excruciatingly tense, the silence bearing down like a merciless weight, suffocating any chance of recovery.

The only disruption was Joyce, muttering incredulously to herself, "What the hell? How on earth could this even be possible?"

She couldn't accept the revelation that Daniela, of all people, was the CEO of Elite Lux.

Daniela was disowned and discarded by her own father, Caiden. How on earth had she ascended to such heights?

Joyce's mind reeled from the shock. With a brittle chuckle, she turned to Joshua, desperation coloring her tone. "Joshua, come on, cut the act. How much did Daniela pay you to concoct this elaborate prank? It's not amusing in the slightest."

Joshua's cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson, his discomfort palpable.

Alexander's gaze was dark and inscrutable.

Meanwhile, on the internet, the announcement about Elite Lux set off a frenzy, with everyone buzzing in excitement and speculation.

"Everyone, look at this! Elite Lux just dropped a bombshell on their official site!"

"Elite Lux is branching out! They're penetrating the domestic scene, spearheaded by none other than their CEO, Daniela Harper. She's leading the charge into Olisvine. The company is all praises and is rooting for her success!"

A chilling quiet enveloped the room, the air so heavy it seemed to stifle even the faintest sound.

Every gaze was fixed on Elite Lux's official announcement, expressions ranging from shock to disbelief—everyone except Joyce, who seemed oddly unaffected.

"Ha! Daniela, look at you, all high and mighty! You even went so far as to hack Elite Lux's official site to spread your fake news. Just wait till they catch on and hit you with a Lawsuit!"

Joyce's laughter rang out, bordering on maniacal.

As her laughter echoed, she caught the sober stare of everyone around her.

The echo of Joyce's laughter was gone, replaced by stillness.

She approached Alexander, pulling on his sleeve. "Alexander, surely you don't believe this nonsense, do you? This is Daniela we're discussing—the same woman who has adored you for over a decade! How can she suddenly be the CEO of Elite Lux? Does she even possess the resources or the capacity to achieve something like this? Take a good look! We're standing in the iconic building of Olisvine-a genuine landmark! How could Daniela, of all people, manage to own such a place? Alexander, it's impossible that she's the CEO of Elite Lux. Don't be deceived by her!"

Daniela had spent more than twenty years playing the flawless role of the Harper family's heiress.

For the same duration, Joyce had existed under her shadow.

Daniela was renowned for her beauty, grace, and intellect-— attributes that allowed her to shine in whatever she pursued.

But now? She was supposed to have tumbled from grace, shamed by the Bennett family. Yet here she stood, bathed in the illustrious aura of Elite Lux.