NovelOnlineChapter 1263: She leaned in, peeking through the sliding kitchen door, quietly observing the scene unfolding inside.
Cedric stood there in laid-back attire, a simple black apron tied around him, grinning as he moved through the kitchen like it was his own.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtCarol said, "Cedric's secretary toldthat after you left, Cedric looked like a wreck at first. Then he snapped— turned cold and cutthroat, so sharp that people were scared to even breathe around him. Now that he's in Oiscoll, the business folks back in Olisvine are practically popping champagne in relief." Daniela blinked, clearly startled. "Seriously? It was that tic?" Carol gave a firm nod. "It's exactly that tic. He turned into a storm in the boardroom. He's now the wealthiest man in the country." Daniela glanced over at Cedric, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Carol chuckled. "Cedric's sharp as a tack. He just never cared much about chasing the top until now." Daniela and Carol were casually chatting when an unexpected guest showed up.
Charles stormed in, looking rattled. The moment his eyes landed on Cedric in the kitchen, he stiffened. "What's he doing here?" Daniela always maintained Cedric's dignity in front of others. She shot back coolly, "Why ask that? He doesn't have the right to be here?" Charles dragged a tense hand through his hair. “If he's here, then where does that leave me? Daniela, you promised you'd help me. Don't tellyou're pulling back now." Charles wasn't blind-he knew Cedric and Daniela were still husband and wife. If Cedric stayed out of it, Charles still had a chance at inheriting the Hamilton empire. But if Cedric stepped in, Daniela would stand behind him without hesitation. And in that case, what would he be left with? For a few days, Charles had been floating in a dream he didn't want to leave-until Cedric showed up and shattered it.
Just as Charles was mid-rant, the security phone by the door began to ring.
Stay tuned at galA maid picked up the call and turned to Daniela. "Ms. Harper, there's a Mr. McCoy at the gate asking for you." Charles automatically assumed it was one of his brothers dropping by unannounced. Irritated, he flung the door open. "Mr. McCoy? Let's see who-" His words died in his throat the moment his father's long, sleek Lincoln glided up to the front like a shark cutting through still water.
In an instant, the color drained from Charles' face, as if water had drained from a sink.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis gut reaction? Run. Far and fast.
Daniela caught the sheer panic in Charles' eyes and furrowed her brow in confusion. Most sons carry al m cocktail of respect, pride, and maybe a touch of fear for their dads. But why did Charles look like he'd just seen a ghost? "Daniela, should I just hide?" Charles muttered, nerves creeping into his voice.
"It's too late," Daniela said calmly.
The car was already in wid in the driveway, and with those wide glass windows, there was no hiding. "He's seen you."
Daniela's instincts were sharp as a blade-she knew when someone had been spotted. There was no doubt The content is on about it novelenglish.net! Charles had gone ghost-pale, his body starting to quiver like a leaf in a storm.
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