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    Without hesitation, she replied, “Tell Hamilton this—if anyone wants the McCoy fortune, they can have it. But if he expects Cedric to sit quietly and swallow his pride, then I’ll be the first to raise hell.”


    That answer hit harder than the secretary expected. His head lifted, and for the first time, he truly looked at Dani.


    Living under Hamilton’s control had crushed his pride for longer than he cared to admit. But now, watching someone stand up to Hamilton so boldly, it stirred something in him. It thrilled him.


    “Should I ry that to Mr. McCoy as it is?” the secretary asked, still a bit hesitant. “Does that mean you n to bring Elite Lux to Oiscoll?”


    With the brand already established globally, it would have been the obvious move for someone like Dani.


    A small, confident smile yed on her lips. “No. That would be too easy. I want to beat Hamilton in the one ce he thinks he’s unbeatable.”


    Every word she spoke was meant to remind Hamilton that Cedric had more than just potential—he had her supporting him.


    Before walking away, the secretary stole onest look at Dani. There she wasposed, fearless, the kind of woman people dreamed of bing.


    But if envy had a name, it would have been Cedric’s.


    Seriously, what kind of divine luck did he cash in on to end up with someone like her?


    Once the secretary was gone, Cedric looked over with a gentle smile meant only for her. He leaned in and rested his head against her shoulder. “You really spoil me, you know that?”


    Dani gave him a sideways nce, half-exasperated. “Stop talking and eat your breakfast.”


    Cedric considered teasing her, but the thought of getting kicked out sobered him up fast.


    Instead, he dipped his head and let out a quietugh.


    That’s when Carol walked in, catching sight of his amused expression. “Cedric, what’s with that creepy little grin? You look like you’re up to no good!”


    Cedric’s grin only grew wider.


    Dani turned to him, catching the light in his eyes.


    She didn’t have to say anything to know it. She loved seeing Cedric’s smile.


    Just then, something clicked in Dani’s head.


    Her anger had clouded her earlier, but now her thoughts were clear.


    She turned to Cedric. “Since when did you get so good at fighting? Why didn’t I ever hear about this?”


    Carol paused too, her eyes snapping to Cedric.


    Cedric looked away. “Good at fighting? Me? I don’t think so.”


    Carol narrowed her eyes. “Are you sure? You fight almost like I do, Cedric. Are you hiding something?”


    Right after she said that, Cedric shot a quick look at Dani.


    She couldn’t help but picture a reflex from memory. Then, like a light turning on, realization struck her. “You move just like someone I know.”


    Cedric’s nerves began to show. “You’ve got it wrong. I just got stronger recently. That’s all. It’s not copied from anyone.”


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