Chapter 1704:

Still, Brad felt no rush—he could indulge her arrogance for a little while longer. Soon enough, when blood poured from every part of her and Cedric could do nothing but hold her as she slipped away, Brad wondered if Daniela would still wear that look of untouchable pride.

After blowing off steam outdoors, Brad finally made his way back.

Upon stepping into the house, he noticed Hamilton had returned.

A grumble slipped from Brad, “What a hassle.” He quickly plastered on a smile and asked, “I thought you went to find Nikolas. Why are you back already? Isn’t this situation with your son supposed to be urgent?”

Hamilton shrugged. “I talked to him. That boy claimed he didn’t need me meddling. When I pressed him about Carol, he flat-out denied any interest.”

eyes rolling. “Do you honestly buy that? Nikolas, with all his pride—if he didn’t care about Carol, would he be sneaking her snacks at night or staying up to play games with her? That doesn’t sound like indifference to

Besides, he didn’t want to leave this house for too long. He couldn’t shake the feeling that trouble might be

Daniela? Not to mention, Cedric and Daniela are always alert. You hanging around here does nothing. Nikolas is a different story—he actually listens to you. Just now, Egan called, wanting to meet for coffee tomorrow afternoon. Clearly, he

took a moment before saying, “So…

hesitate. Go,” Brad

stepped out, sharply dressed in a crisp

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her walk, Daniela caught sight of his formal look and called out, “Will


to handle, so I won’t be home for lunch.

just making her way in from the yard, and he added with a note of worry, “Take Cedric along. It’s busy out there. Please don’t

he walked

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