Chapter 1354:

Roughly thirty minutes passed before Nikolas showed up. Without saying much, he handed Daniela a blank check.

“What’s this supposed to mean?” Daniela raised an eyebrow, confused by the gesture.

“I’ll cover whatever expenses you’ve got. Any damages, all of it. Consider it handled.”

That only made her more skeptical. She studied his face but couldn’t read his intent.

Nikolas’ voice didn’t waver. “My father won’t let this go. You need to leave Oiscoll now. I know why you came—to dig into the explosion and the person behind it. Give me a little time. I’ll find out who’s responsible and deal with them myself. But you have to walk away. Today. And don’t come back.”

Daniela’s gaze fell to the check again. She let out a soft, amused laugh. “Let me guess. You’re scared Cedric might change his mind? Worried he’ll come back and take his place in the McCoy family? That your claim to the throne isn’t so solid after all?”

when he had already written off the chance of inheriting McCoy Group.

said at last. There was no use pretending. Daniela would see through it anyway. “I’m not like Cedric. I’m not easygoing, and I’m not willing to step aside. I spent everything I have trying to secure that future. People are supporting me—people who’ve put their trust in me. I can’t afford to lose this. But I

in his eyes. A fire that hadn’t been there before. But instead

to mean?” Nikolas asked, tension rising. “You’re staying? You’ve got another plan? Or are you hiding some angle with the McCoy

almost amused smile. “I’ve got no interest in the McCoy family’s inheritance. What I question is whether

in

looked

casts doubt on whether he still supports you at all. And if by some miracle you do

or reassurance. But she shut it down before he could speak. “What if the person behind it all

cold. “There’s no way it’s

don’t—it makes no difference to me. Cedric and I have no desire for your family’s wealth or power. I’ve said this before, but this will be the last time I explain

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