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    Dani pressed on. “Weren’t you the one demanding I apologize just a minute ago? But now that it’s your mistake on disy, suddenly apologizing is beneath you? Is that how you operate—loud when using, silent when it’s time to own up?”


    Niks shut his eyes tight, rage simmering beneath the surface—if he could, he’d erase Dani from existence.


    But Dani, holding the damning results like a trophy, turned to the Hamilton brothers with a sly smile. “Well? What’s your verdict? Are these results urate or not?”


    The Hamilton brothers traded uneasy nces, teeth sinking into lips that had just moments ago been spouting arrogance. Now, not a word. To call the results urate would mean epting the unthinkable—that dog was their brother. If they denied the results, it meant confessing their groundbreaking invention was nothing more than a spectacr failure.


    No matter which path they chose, both led straight into a trap with no way out.


    While they fumbled for an answer,ughter suddenly cracked through the tension.


    Hamilton returned, a wide grin lighting up his face as he joined Dani. Turning to the reporters, he spoke with a yful smile. “Happy April Fool’s Day! Just a little joke to warm things up and keep the mood light. But jokes aside, allow me to officially introduce my eldest son—Cedric! We’ve already conducted a DNA test, and here’s the proof.”


    With that, Hamilton handed over the report, and the reporters swarmed in like moths to a me.


    The reporters blinked in disbelief. “Cedric’s actually part of the McCoy bloodline?”


    “Wait, he’s the eldest son?”


    “Does that mean Cedric could end up inheriting the entire McCoy fortune?”


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    “Now it makes sense why Niks blew a fuse earlier. Cedric’s arrival is clearly shaking up his seat at the top.”


    Niks caught wind of the whispers and nearly exploded on the spot, fury shing in his eyes.


    But Hamilton stepped in smoothly. “Let’s not forget—today’s a family event. A day to unwind and enjoy. We’ll have a proper celebration soon to wee Cedric back.”


    Hamilton’s voice softened as he added, “It’s his first time stepping through our doors. Let’s not drown him in attention just yet.” His calm tone hit the perfect chord, and the crowd slowly broke apart, nodding and smiling in quiet understanding.


    Regret twisted through Niks’ chest. “Dad! How could you confirm Cedric’s identity so publicly?”


    Kohen echoed the frustration. “Exactly! One test isn’t enough to dere Cedric your son. We need something more urate—something definitive!”


    The whirlwind of events left Charles reeling, his mind struggling to keep up. If Cedric was officially embraced as a true McCoy, then the coveted title of heir would teeter on the edge of aplete upheaval. Would Dani throw her full support behind Cedric now?


    Panic crept across Charles’ face as he cast a nervous nce toward Dani.


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