?Chapter 1392:


    “So,” Dani said without looking up, “Alexander’s in charge of a McCoy Group branch now?”


    Niks nodded. “Yeah.”


    Dani said nothing more.


    But he couldn’t resist one more poke. With Cedric just reaching the stairs, Niks turned to Dani. “Alexander’s after you.” Cedric froze midstep.


    Niks leaned back, clearly amused.


    Later, they had breakfast together without incident. When Cedric went out to fetch the car, Niks, too restless to sit, insisted on joining Dani.


    As they stood by the door waiting for Cedric, Dani broke the silence. “I’m only going to say this once.”


    Her voice was steady, but her expression carried a chilling edge. Niks had never seen her like that.


    “Whatever you’re scheming is your business. I don’t care. But if you want even the slightest respect from me, you’d better stop making life harder for Cedric. He treats you like family—that’s the only reason you’re still here. Keep pulling stunts like you did today, and I promise it’ll go worse for you than when Hamilton cut you off.”


    Niks frowned. “What did I even do? Besides, you’re meeting with those business folks today. Cedric’s bound to hear about it. You really think you can hide it?”


    A murderous glint shed in Dani’s eyes—unmistakable and unrestrained, leaving Niks momentarily stunned.


    “How he finds out isn’t your concern. I told you I’d say this once. Don’t make me repeat myself. The only reason you’re here is because Cedric lets you. Next time you pull something like this morning, I won’t let it slide.”


    Just then, Cedric’s car rolled up. Dani stepped in and closed the door behind her without looking back.


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    Niks stood on the steps, flustered. “I wasn’t even inside yet!”


    The car pulled away, leaving him alone in the hallway light. It took him a few beats to realize—Dani had just issued her second warning. The weight of her words settled in his chest.


    If Cedric could earn such loyalty from someone like her, could anyone ever steal her from him?


    He lowered his eyes, feeling as if the whole world had turned its back on him. From the side, Carol stepped out and caught the look on his face.


    Carol offered him a light smile. “Dani’s not that hard to get along with.”


    Niks scoffed. “You’re joking, right? She’s terrifying. That’s your idea of easy?”


    Carolughed. “You don’t get it. Dani is strict with herself but lenient with others. She protects her own and won’t let anyone mistreat the people close to her—that includes you now. Just stay on her good side. You’ve already seen what happens when you don’t. As long as you don’t cross that line, she’s honestly not hard to deal with.”


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