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    With slow, deliberate motion, Niks turned his head, his expression a strange blend of shock and unmistakable joy.


    The housekeeper recoiled slightly, taken off guard by the look of sheer surprise and uncontained joy on Niks’ face. “Mr. McCoy, are you about tough, or cry?”


    Niks erupted intoughter, the sound wild and unhinged, as if he’d lost touch with reason.


    The housekeeper paused, uncertainty creeping into her voice as she pointed to the photos in his hand. “Your father made it clear no one was to touch them while he was upstairs.”


    A spark of realization lit up in Niks’ eyes. “Are they my father’s?”


    The housekeeper nodded gravely. “Yes, but he told me to burn them. I haven’t had the chance yet. Mr. McCoy, please hand them over.”


    Niks waved her off, his tone light. “No need for that. Go prepare my dinner instead. I want the finest seafood tter you’ve got.”


    The housekeeper blinked, her confusion clear. “But can you handle it? Your father insisted the photos must be burned.”


    Niks waved a hand dismissively. “If you can manage it, why can’t I? Go on, I’ll handle it. Just tell my father they’ve been burned. Don’t mention that I did it, though, or he’ll say you’re cking.”


    The housekeeper nodded, her voice soft with surprise. “Mr. McCoy, you’re unusually thoughtful today.”


    A brief, satisfied smile flickered on Niks’ lips. Once the housekeeper had gone, he eagerly inspected the photos once more before pulling out his phone to message Cedric.


    “I’ming to see you at eight tonight. I’ve got something important to show you!”


    The message was sent, only to be immediately marked as rejected.


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    For a moment, Niks stood frozen, speechless.


    With a lighthearted chuckle, Niks carried the photos upstairs, securing them carefully before making his way back down.


    Dani had actually be involved with another man.


    What if Cedric found out? Wouldn’t he lose his temperpletely?


    If Cedric and Dani ended things, Cedric would lose all his worth in Hamilton’s eyes. Niks believed that would ce him as the sole heir to McCoy Group. Lately, Niks had been sinking into despair, but in this moment, he felt electrified, truly alive.


    With newfound energy, he made his way to dinner, his steps light. During the meal, Hamilton descended for a drink, his gaze briefly flicking to Niks.


    Hamilton turned to the housekeeper, his voice sharp. “Has the folder been taken care of?”


    The housekeeper opened her mouth to respond, but Niks cut her off, unable to hold back. “Yes. I tried to check it, but she kept being all mysterious, saying I couldn’t. Father, what was in that folder?”


    Hamilton’s eyes clouded with anger, and he stayed silent for a long beat. Without a word, he turned and ascended the stairs, his expression heavy with discontent.


    Niks was swept away by a storm of emotions. Was his father angry because of those photos?


    Even though Dani had be involved with another man, he still felt the urge to protect her—and that meant protecting Cedric too. This proved that his father truly favored Cedric above all else.


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