Chapter 1275:

She knew Hamilton was attempting to manipulate her psychologically. From the second-floor balcony of the villa, Hamilton watched the gathering with a detached expression.

His secretary approached quietly. “Mr. McCoy, Daniela and Cedric are here. Should I escort them up?”

Hamilton responded leisurely, “Let’s not hurry. Daniela has a strong sense of pride. We need to make her understand her place here. Also, we can’t allow her to continue that investigation.”

The secretary reassured him, “The evidence has been eliminated. Even someone as capable as Daniela won’t uncover anything now.” Hamilton merely nodded in acknowledgment.

Leaning closer, the secretary lowered his voice further. “And regarding Cedric… how do you plan to handle his place in the family?”

Hamilton leaned back thoughtfully. “Cedric’s an illegitimate son of mine. While I do pity him, the family must always come first. If he proves loyal, I’ll reward him accordingly. But should he choose defiance, he will find no leniency from me.”

The secretary nodded, understanding the stakes involved.

succumbed to the pursuits of power and strategic

some affection for Cedric, it was limited. Hamilton was not particularly eager to forge

as he looked at Daniela next to Cedric. “If you prove useful, that’s

Daniela seemed to feel the weight of his stare and slowly lifted her

with a subtle

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smile widened, his expression one

Daniela’s eyes and instinctively turned, his gaze trailing upward to see what had stolen her

on the second floor

had danced

ushering

was a smile only by shape, carrying a sly, calculating coldness rather than warmth.

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