Chapter 1152:

From his seat at the back, Nikolas scoffed audibly, “Such a coward!”

As they arrived at Daniela’s villa, Caiden and Joyce were silently struck by the remarkable resemblance between Nikolas and Cedric.

Before Nikolas stepped inside, Daniela exchanged a meaningful glance with Caiden, hinting that he should scrutinize Nikolas carefully to confirm if he was indeed the one who had saved Cedric from the mental institution previously.

Caiden gave a nod.

As they gathered at the dinner table, Caiden positioned himself next to Nikolas, frequently lifting his glass. “A warm welcome to you, Mr. McCoy.”

Caiden had already downed over a dozen glasses, yet Nikolas remained indifferent, merely taking a sip of his drink, far from any state of intoxication.

Turning towards Cedric with a challenging look, Nikolas asked, “Mr. Phillips, won’t you offer a toast in my honor?”

Cedric, who had been prescribed medication recently, had received a doctor’s call that morning, advising him against any alcohol consumption.

possibly detrimental to his health—a fact

tauntingly, his smirk broadening. “What’s the

said, “Mr. McCoy, allow me to offer you a

Daniela’s words, Caiden resumed his

social events. Following Brylee’s departure, Caiden assumed that role. Daniela always managed to

Cedric’s behalf, Caiden felt reassured. He craned his neck, attempting to scrutinize Nikolas’ hand, yet the poor angle thwarted a clear

world of

eyes shifted between

some reason, Daniela seemed more daunting to him than

Mr. McCoy? Are you scared?” Daniela asked, echoing

expression began to sour, Daniela asked him further, “What’s the matter, Mr. McCoy? Can’t

responded defiantly,

a drink, after all. Surely, it wouldn’t kill him to share

confidence irritated him

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