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    Charles, his eyes darting away from Dani’s piercing stare, mumbled uneasily, “It’s just a test. It shouldn’t pose any issues, right?”


    Damon’s voice rose with conviction, slicing through the tension. “Absolutely! We must go through with it! Otherwise, how could we ever truly ept him as our brother? Not a chance!”


    Duran scoffed, “And who’s to say he really is one of us? Just because he bears a passing resemnce doesn’t make him family. Should we divide our legacy amongst every lookalike?”


    The air thickened with unease as whispers drifted through the crowd of rtives and friends.


    “They’re not wrong. This is about the inheritance. We need definitive proof.”


    “Hamilton has always yed it safe. What’s gotten into him now to throw caution to the wind?”


    “Perhaps it’s guilt gnawing at him? The boy’s been adrift on his own for years, weathering storm after storm. Maybe Hamilton’s conscience won’t allow him to fracture what little connection they might have.”


    “But it’s necessary. Without the test, how can he truly be certain that Cedric is his son?”


    Summoned by the stern looks of the family elders, Hamilton stepped aside for a grave discussion.


    Returning with a furrowed brow, Hamilton attempted to mask his inner turmoil with a forced smile.


    Approaching Cedric, he spoke with evident hesitation, his voice thick with conflicting emotions. “Cedric, how about we proceed with the test?”


    Cedric quickly discerned the true nature of the man standing before him: Hamilton was cunning and maniptive. He adeptly stirred the crowd, inciting them to express desires he covertly shared.


    Losing interest in their maniptions, Cedric’s eyes sought Dani, his look silently pleading for her insights.


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    For Cedric, the McCoy family meant nothing; his sole concern was to back Dani’s choices.


    Sensing Cedric’s need, Dani positioned herself between him and the crowd, facing Hamilton with a slight smile. “Mr. McCoy, you’ve certainly put together an impressive family event. However, you never once hinted at a DNA test before our arrival.”


    Hamilton responded with a grin, “Isn’t this the oue everyone is looking for? If Cedric is ufortable, we can forgo the test. Don’t worry about it, Cedric. It’s trivial. I’m sure you’re my son.”


    Hamilton’s demeanor was starkly different from his visit to Dani the previous day. Then, he had been distant andmanding. Now, he portrayed himself as a caring father in front of the audience, his tone gentle and soothing, devoid of any coercion.


    Carol whispered under her breath, “He’s just a wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Despite appearances, Hamilton was merely escting the situation to its limit.


    The crowd erupted into chaos once more.


    Niks intervened promptly, questioning, “What’s the matter? Are you frightened, or do you simplyck the courage?”


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