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    His tone was cool and calcted, betraying no personal feelings. He knew emotions meant nothing to Hamilton. To Hamilton, only power and profit mattered.


    Hamilton recoiled at the boldness. “Are you out of your mind? She’s your brother’s wife! You think you can just take her? What will the world say?”


    Niks didn’t flinch. “Public opinion bends to whoever holds the power. Silencing them would be easy. Besides, giving Alexander a weapon like Dani is a waste. He isn’t half as obedient as I am. Be honest—aren’t I easier for you to handle?”


    He delivered each word with steady confidence.


    Hamilton went quiet, lost in thought.


    Before he could speak, the study door burst open—Charles, his third son, stormed inside. “I don’t agree!”


    Hamilton blinked in shock. “What?”


    “If this is about looks, I’ve got Niks beaten hands down! If Dani’s suddenly up for grabs, count me in—I’m clearly the superior option!”


    Hamilton was struck dumb, utterly lost for words. “Are you after her money or herself?”


    No sooner had the words left Hamilton’s mouth than Damon emerged from the hallway, his expression dark and unreadable.


    Hamilton closed his eyes for a moment, exasperated. “What now? Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for Dani too.”


    His tone dripped with sarcasm, dismissive and condescending. To his astonishment, Damon fired back with unexpected passion. “She’s Shim—my idol! What’s wrong with wanting to be with someone I admire? If anyone tries to take her from me, I’ll fight to the death!”


    Hamilton barely contained augh, then let out a low, chilling chuckle. Brilliant. Just brilliant. Here he was, offering lessons on how to win Dani’s heart, and his sons were tearing each other apart over her. One by one, they’d fallen under her spell.


    “The entire situation is absurd,” he muttered. “Fine! I’ll give you all a fair chance to pursue her, but only on one condition. You must sign an agreement giving up your im to the McCoy family inheritance!”


    Confident that this ultimatum would deter them, Hamilton waited. To his disbelief, all three sons responded in perfect unison, “Deal!”


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    Hamilton’s eyes narrowed. “Oh? Just like that?”


    Charles shrugged carelessly. “Of course. It’s obvious. Dani’s a moneymaking machine. If I’m aligned with her, I won’t even need to lift a finger. Look at how fast her newpany has skyrocketed to sess. She’s unstoppable. Honestly, Cedric was smart to stick close to her from the start. Business is cutthroat these days. If someone that talented is making money and supporting me, why would I bother being CEO? All that politicking and betrayal is draining.”


    The others nodded in agreement.


    Niks added, “I’m sure Alexander is thinking the same thing.”


    Hamilton was stunned. Since when had it be a point of pride to live off a woman?


    “Over my dead body! As long as I’m alive, Dani will never be a McCoy!” he thundered.


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