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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.

her tone

chuckle. “Sounds like Cedric means

hesitate.

years, Cedric still held a

He thought Daniela would mask her feelings and act indifferent

chuckled, this time almost fondly. “That’s good. Come visit Oiscoll sometime—we’ll share a meal. You’ll

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

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

come when it suits you. I’ll entrust my three idiotic sons to

where

tall window panes, she

said coldly, “Mr. McCoy, if you truly care about your sons, call them

ever dared speak to Hamilton so bluntly. Hamilton’s silence was

remained unfazed. “Well then, goodbye.” She ended

as her hand reached the doorknob, Cedric swung the door open with a smile, offering her a glass of juice. “Here—this should top up your

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