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    Even Hamilton knew that. If Niks had truly been capable, there would’ve been no need to chase after Cedric in the first ce.


    With growing impatience, Hamilton shouted, “Have Cedric or Dani shown up to plead their case?”


    “Not yet,” Joseph replied.


    Frustrationced his voice. “Thene up with something else! Don’t tell me I’m the one who has to beg them to take over!”


    Joseph hesitated, worry etched across his face. He was starting to think that might be their only option.


    “Mr. McCoy, if this situation keeps unraveling, we may need to shift course,” said another secretary.


    Hamilton narrowed his eyes. “What exactly are you suggesting?”


    Leaning in closer, the secretary spoke in a hushed tone. “If we can’t have both of them on board, then we split them. But before anything else, we need to know if Cedric can actually carry McCoy Group on his own. If he can, Dani’s presence doesn’t matter, right?”


    Hamilton’s brow creased with doubt. “Those two are inseparable. How exactly do you n to pull them apart?”


    “There’s more than one way. Dani had a former marriage. The man’s name is Alexander Bet. I reached out earlier—he’s open to helping us. Apparently, Alexander hasn’tpletely let go. Whatever he still feels for Dani might be enough to stir things up. If Dani walks away, Cedric will needfort. That’s where we step in. A little care from the family could go a long way. He just might take the offer.”


    Hamilton fell quiet for a moment, thinking it over. “Cedric’s not an easy one to manipte.”


    He would sooner bet on Dani cracking before Cedric did.


    The secretary gave a shortugh. “That’s only because you’ve never shown him a shred of kindness. Show him a different side of you—remind him you’re still his father. He won’t challenge you if you stop treating him like an enemy.”


    A sharp scowl tugged at Hamilton’s features. “You want me to y the good guy now?”


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    With a nod, the secretary didn’t flinch. “If you want Cedric in the seat, yes. Otherwise, go with Niks. He’s obedient.”


    Hamilton shut his eyes briefly, as though weighing the cost. “Fine. But I’m testing Cedric first. If it turns out he’s only riding Dani’s coattails, then I have no use for him.”


    Smiling, the secretary didn’t try to hide his optimism. “The decoration of the building across the street? That was all Cedric’s work. A man with that kind of foresight can’t bepletely useless. He is your son, after all.”


    Thatment drew a reluctant nod from Hamilton. “Does anyone have contacts inside Elite Lux headquarters? Find someone who can bring Dani back for a while. Then I’ll see what Cedric can do.”


    Whether Cedric was made of steel or sand, they’d find out soon enough.


    As the secretary started to step out, Hamilton’s voice dropped, low and sharp. “One more thing—wipe out everything Dani’s trying to uncover. She must not find a single clue.”


    Elite Lux headquarters unexpectedlynded a major order, one that required Dani’s signature for approval.


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