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    “But your family’s worth makes that look like pocket change, doesn’t it?”


    His face tightened. “What are you implying? I don’t follow.”


    “You offer crumbs, then expect eternal loyalty in return. Keep him grateful. Keep him small… Tell me, Mr. McCoy, who taught you to treat people like that?”


    His eyes narrowed. “I’m offering a solid deal. What does that have to do with my family’s money?”


    “Nothing? Are you sure about that?” Dani leaned forward. “In business, I’ve learned one thing. There’s always a price. You know that too. Don’t pretend you don’t run the numbers.”


    Niks stiffened. His gaze cooled.


    Dani leaned back in her chair and stared at the Phillips Group building across the street. “Let’s not y games.”


    Niks opened his mouth, but Dani cut him off. “You released Caiden from the mental institution.”


    He froze in ce.


    Seconds passed. Then he lowered his eyes. When he looked back up, the friendly mask he wore earlier was gone. Only cold calction remained.


    “You know who I am,” he said, meeting her eyes. “You know why I came here.”


    Dani nodded. “I do.”


    Niks’ expression grew colder. “You’re thinking of helping him, aren’t you?” His eyes bore into Dani’s, unyielding and intense.


    Dani lifted the cup again, took a slow sip, and set it down. “You think I’m not capable of that?”


    Niks leaned forward. His stare darkened. “You wouldn’t dare.”


    Daniughed, her voice calm but firm. Her eyes never left his. “Try me.”


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    Dani’s re burned with murderous intent.


    The air was crisp. She had thrown on a loose pink coat, looking effortlessly pretty. People passing by couldn’t help but nce at her twice.


    Across from her, Niks sat stiff as a board. It felt like he was staring into the eyes of something dark and unholy.


    She watched him closely. Every tiny move he made didn’t escape her.


    “Don’t forget who I am, Niks,” she said. “I outdid your father and became the world’s wealthiest. I used to have nothing—no resources, no family backing—and yet I reached the position your father holds today. Need me to remind you how your family has be the world’s richest? When I was lying in aa, your father swooped in. Your so-called family pride? It means nothing to me. You’re sitting on what used to be mine. And I was willing to hand it over to Cedric. So quit waving your money around like it matters to me or Cedric. Got that?”


    Niks went still. His face lost all warmth. “You’re really choosing Cedric over the McCoy family? You used to be something, but that was then. If you cross my family now, don’t expect it to end well.”


    Dani banged her cup down. “Go ahead. Try me.”


    Niks’ breath turned ragged. His rage came out in full.


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