Chapter 1266:

Daniela replied with a fake smile, “You’re welcome to stay for lunch, but I hope no one here will make my husband uncomfortable.” Her gaze locked with Hamilton’s, piercing and unyielding, and her words carried a warning. “My temper can be fierce, and my protective instinct for my loved ones is strong. If anyone makes my husband unhappy, I’ll make sure they’re twice as miserable.”

The air seemed to thicken as Hamilton’s previously pleasant expression darkened into a grimace.

Off to one side, Charles was a portrait of anxiety, his entire body quivering. Hamilton’s secretary kept his gaze lowered, his hands balled into fists, white-knuckled and tense.

A tense silence cloaked the room, thick and unyielding.

The moment was broken when Cedric appeared from the kitchen, carrying a steaming dish. Daniela waved her hand gracefully, signaling the others to gather around the table.

Hamilton strode in, embodying an aura of calculated dominance. He surveyed the room with a critical eye, his expression softening slightly as he nodded in approval.

of the garish extravagance typical of the nouveau riche,” he noted, his tone carrying a note of

into her chair with a nonchalant grace. “I simply embrace Cedric’s preferences,” she replied evenly, the underlying message clear—Cedric’s taste was superior to that of the Hamilton

Daniela taken her place at the table than Hamilton’s face clouded over. He

everyone else must wait until Mr. McCoy finishes his meal. It’s also

positioned himself dutifully by Hamilton’s side and put

brought out another dish from the kitchen. After that, he told Daniela, “Go ahead and sit down. I’ve prepared all your favorite dishes. The soup

𝓤𝓹𝗱𝓪𝓽𝗲𝓭 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝗿𝓼 𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓴 𝗳𝗼𝗿

efforts with a grateful nod and settled into

gaze turned icy, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized

soup and took his seat next to Daniela. He served her with a tender gesture, coaxing her to try

Hamilton. “Please, feel free to help yourself. Enjoy anything you

chilling glare, his voice laced with disdain. “Is this what you call

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