Chapter 1228:

Daniela turned her gaze toward Cedric, seated beside her.

Without a word, she quietly stepped out of the car and whispered to Cedric, “I need to take this call.”

Cedric simply assumed it was business—he never meddled in her corporate affairs.

So, with a nod, he and Carol made their way into the villa.

Once alone, Daniela’s voice turned cool and steady. “Mr. McCoy.”

Hamilton chuckled, short and dry. “We’re all family, aren’t we? Don’t you think you were a little too ruthless tonight?”

Standing in the villa’s garden, encircled by the soft bloom of flowers Cedric had lovingly planted, Daniela drew in a breath of the faint, calming scent. A deep sense of ease settled over her.

her tone

chuckle. “Sounds like Cedric means

hesitate.

those three missing years, Cedric still held a place that couldn’t be

hadn’t expected her to be so candid. He thought Daniela would

this time almost fondly. “That’s good. Come visit

sharper, cutting through the pleasantries. “I don’t

People didn’t turn down invitations from the richest man in

to bide his time with valuable people. “Very well, come when it suits

where dreams

Through the tall window panes, she

Cedric quietly, she said coldly, “Mr. McCoy, if you truly care about

Hamilton’s silence was heavy—Daniela caught the

heard it but remained unfazed. “Well then, goodbye.” She ended the call and turned back to

the doorknob, Cedric swung the door open with a smile, offering her a glass of

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