Chapter 1304:

At the door, Joseph lifted his arm to bar their way. “Apologies, but Mr. McCoy wishes to speak with Ms. Harper alone.”

Carol didn’t protest. Daniela, after all, feared no one.

Cedric, however, was not so calm. He spoke firmly without missing a beat. “No. I’m going in too.”

Joseph gave a courteous smile, turning his attention to Daniela. “Ms. Harper, Mr. McCoy wishes to speak on serious matters. Wouldn’t it be better if those unrelated stepped aside?”

Daniela’s eyes narrowed, a cold glint forming.

The way Joseph treated Cedric reflected how Hamilton saw Cedric’s worth. Joseph daring to call Cedric “unnecessary” made one thing clear—he didn’t see Cedric as a real heir to the McCoy legacy.

It also meant Hamilton himself hadn’t truly accepted Cedric as his son.

looked into it before. Hamilton had tried to find his illegitimate son, but it was clear he hadn’t been genuine; there was probably a hidden

had held her tongue—only out of deference

now, it was clear that Hamilton

Daniela’s face hardened.

didn’t let

appeared, she was still a young woman—clever, yes,

impress. They should be respectful toward his secretary too. So why

world of fiction

kept his smile intact. “Ms. Harper,

cast him a scornful glance, a mocking smile playing at her lips. “Cedric and I are a couple. If Mr. McCoy won’t

Joseph’s expression darkened.

people had pleaded for a chance to meet

the audacity

sure you won’t meet him?” Joseph’s voice

to answer. She simply

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255