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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.

tone unbothered. “I

“Sounds like Cedric means

didn’t hesitate.

still held a place that

candid. He thought Daniela would mask

almost fondly. “That’s good. Come visit

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

People didn’t turn down invitations from the

with valuable people. “Very well, come when it suits you. I’ll entrust my three idiotic

where

Through the tall window panes, she spotted Cedric at the

care about your sons, call them back before they embarrass themselves

who ever dared speak to Hamilton so bluntly. Hamilton’s silence was heavy—Daniela caught the subtle hiss of his strained breath through

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

the doorknob, Cedric swung the door open with a smile, offering her a glass of juice. “Here—this

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