TimeNovelChapter 1453: From a nearby table, Hamilton gestured subtly. The waiter gave a small nod and quietly stepped away.
"Why the panic, Cedric?" Hamilton said, flashing an easy smile.
"She's probably fixing her makeup. That takes more than five minutes. You're watching her too closely. That's not always a good thing." Cedric didn't bother to answer. His eyes stayed on the glass, scanning the crowd beyond.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing his agitation, Hamilton motioned toward his secretary. The man stepped forward right away.
"Mr. Phillips, Mr. McCoy hopes you'll reconsider. We'd like you to accept your position as McCoy Group's heir." Cedric's jaw tightened. He rose from his seat.
"Not interested. Choose someone else." Hamilton's smile faltered. His tone sharpened.
"Choose someone else? You're throwing away something most people would beg for. You'd inherit more than just wealth. Billions, Cedric. And you won't even listen to the lawyer?" Without replying, Cedric waved at Carol.
"Where's Daniela?" Carol asked in confusion. "Didn't she go looking for you?" In that instant, Cedric's face darkened. He becserious and cold. He turned slowly and looked Hamilton dead in the eyes.
"Where is my wife?" The power behind his voice stunned even Hamilton. For a second, he couldn't speak. Then, a flicker of pride crossed his face. This was the kind of presence the McCoy successor should have.
"I have no idea," said Hamilton, waving it off.
"She's probably catching up with someone. Look at what's in front of you. This offer I'm making-it's not temporary. I'm giving you everything. The future of the McCoy family will rest on your shoulders. All of it is yours. That matters far more than one woman." Cedric didn't flinch. He spoke again, his voice like steel. "Where is my wife?" "I don't know," Hamilton said again.
Cedric turned and walked away. Just before stepping through the door, he paused.
"You better pray she's unharmed. If she's not, I'll kill you." Hamilton's face twitched with anger as he watched Cedric leave.
"You've turned down more than you m realize, Cedric!" However, Cedrid didn't even stop. Then, with a quiet sigh, Hamilton muttered, "Still too young."
Cedric's chest tightened. Something felt wrong. Too many people had started to use Daniela · Danielavulnerabilities, twisting them for their own gain. Even that strange message had him on edge.
e needed ta A growing sense of dread pulled at him. He needed to find her fast. Nikolas strolled over with a half-filled glass. "What happened?"
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