Chapter 1483:

Hamilton cared about saving face in front of Cedric.

As for Daniela, she didn’t want Cedric tangled up in petty power plays.

Carol straightened up, determination flashing in her eyes. “Alright then! Tomorrow, we’ll show Hamilton exactly what we’re made of.”

The next day, at McCoy Restaurant, Hamilton sat alone at a table, eyes fixed on the entrance. The moment Daniela appeared, unaccompanied, he felt a surprising wave of relief.

Only then did he realize Cedric’s presence actually unnerved him—a truth that left him briefly speechless.

By the time he collected himself, Daniela had already taken the seat across from him.

“Your secretary said you’ve been hoping to see me. Is there something you need, Mr. McCoy?” Daniela asked as she lifted a hand to summon the waiter.

her nonchalance. “You act as

beat. “Since Cedric isn’t here to police my diet, I finally get to treat myself.

banter always got under Hamilton’s skin. With just a few words, she managed to flaunt her connection to Cedric while tossing a subtle jab

at him expectantly.

speak, but Daniela

that’s right—you must be used to greasy junk

bring him whatever he usually gets. Let’s not mess

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 ⧸ ɢ𝖆𝗅𝗇𝗈ⲩ𝖊𝗅𝗌.ⅽ𝗈𝗆

that, she settled back, her presence so commanding she

flipping the table, but he forced himself to sit still, jaw clenched

Carol about the view from the window. It was as if, after that brief jab,

snapped, “Daniela, I’m not here to waste time. Let’s skip

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