Chapter 1180:

Nikolas hurried to catch up with Cedric.

Cedric was texting Mose. “Forget it. I’m not meeting them. It’s just too much hassle.”

Mose responded, “Alright. Anyway, you’re only focused on your wife’s safety. But I don’t get it. You’re so capable yourself. Why spend all your wealth just to keep her safe?”

Cedric replied, “What do you know? If I acted and she saw, she would be scared. She’s timid, unlike you—tough and hardened.”

Mose couldn’t hold back. “Do you realize how much you’ve spent just to avoid scaring your wife? Hundreds of billions! And ten years of your time. And you don’t even care?”

Cedric genuinely couldn’t care less.

He was a master at making money, but to him, wealth was the least of his concerns.

However, he couldn’t bear the thought of Daniela being afraid of him. The mere idea of Daniela discovering his past and distancing herself from him sliced through his heart like a blade.

help but tease, “A hopeless

shot back, “You don’t get

certain you don’t want to meet with

about to respond when Nikolas suddenly leaned in from behind. “Who’s this person you’re

and, with a fluid motion,

Nikolas lay sprawled on the floor, clutching his side. “Have

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.ⅽ𝗈𝗺

just as surprised. It was a knee-jerk reaction. “Why do you always sneak up behind me?

equally confused and frustrated, shot back, “How was I supposed to know you’d react

mind raced with thoughts. “My back’s just as hurt as Cedric’s leg. Maybe Daniela will feel sorry for

eyes, Cedric being the apple of Daniela’s eye felt like Cedric had claimed every ounce of luck the McCoy family could offer. If Daniela had a soft spot for him too, he’d be the leader of

striking good looks. Whatever Cedric had,

hurt far worse

why

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