NovelOnlineChapter 1484: Then, turning his full attention to Daniela, he added with deliberate calm, "I actually met with Cedric in private. Didn't he mention it? It happened right here, in this restaurant. The king and princess were dining upstairs that day. When they spotted Cedric, they were struck by his poise and presence. Later, they approached me, hoping Cedric could marry the princess." He leaned forward, eyes glinting with calculated persuasion. "Daniela, you have to see the bigger picture. The royal family wields real power—not just money, but true status and influence. That's something you can never give Cedric, no matter how wealthy you are. There's more to life than cash. A man needs dignity, prestige-the chance to move in circles that will open up the world." With a sweeping glance, Hamilton looked Carol up and down, his voice dripping with contempt.
"He deserves better than to be surrounded by brash, unrefined company-people who can't keep their voices down or behave with the slightest grace. Look at her. Is that really the world Cedric should belong to? I respect you, Daniela. You've always put Cedric's interests first. So just think about it. Wouldn't he be better off as a member of the royal family, rather than just your husband?" Daniela's eyes locked onto Hamilton with icy disdain.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHamilton let his words hang in the air before delivering the final blow, voice low and coaxing.
"The princess even said she's willing to compensate you. Whatever you want in exchange for a clean break-just say the word. We'll make sure you're satisfied." He watched Daniela's impassive face, searching for a flicker of reaction.
After a long beat, he pushed a little further, his tone turning transactional.
"Well? What's your answer? How much is it going to take? Nyour price, and I'll see what I can do." Carol, shaking with fury at Hamilton's arrogance, started to rise-her hand twitching as if ready to strike him. Daniela, perfectly composed, reached out and gently caught Carol's wrist, holding her back.
"Does Cedric actually know about all this?" Hamilton's confidence faltered. He cleared his throat, trying to recover his composure.
"There's no reason for him to know right now. He'll understand eventually. I'm his father. Do you really think I'd ever hurt him? Look, let's not drag this out. Tellhow much will it take for you to leave Cedric?" Ignoring his demand, Daniela sampled a bite of her meal. The food tasted bland-nothing like Cedric's warm, thoughtful cooking. She lost any interest in eating.
She looked up, cool and steady.
"Before I answer you, I'd like you to answer something for me." Hamilton, thinking he was finally getting somewhere, nodded impatiently. "Fine. Ask." "Before my mother died, she traveled to Oiscoll and met with the McCoy family. The person she met there-was that you?"
The question caught Hamilton completely off guard. His expression went stift, eyes widening in shock. Share to your friends
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