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    Kohen’s hands shook uncontrobly, and even with Damon’s help, he could barely steady himself.


    When he finally managed to stand, bitterness twisted his features. He swore through clenched teeth, “I’ll make them pay for this.”


    Damon just rolled his eyes as he huffed, “Revenge? Look at you—you can barely stand. Don’t kid yourself, Kohen. Just drop it and go home.” But Kohen’s pride burned too hot.


    He had never been favored by his father, and now was his only chance. Going home now would mean surrender, and he simply couldn’t ept that. He wanted to inherit the McCoy fortune. And he refused to give up.


    Dani barely acknowledged Kohen’s existence—she had never intended to waste her time on someone so insignificant. Still, he trailed behind her all the way to the office, stubborn and unwee.


    She shot him a sideways nce, her tone dripping with contempt. “You’re not scared out of your mind yet?”


    Kohen forced himself to keep his voice steady. “You’re mistaken about me. I’ll prove myself. I swear, I have no hidden agenda where you’re concerned.”


    “Do whatever you want,” Dani replied evenly, already climbing the stairs without a backward nce.


    For all her reputation, Dani was unexpectedly nonchnt, which only made Kohen’s next task more daunting. Exining himself to Hamilton would be another ordeal entirely. He hadn’t uncovered a single useful detail—only humiliation.


    His father wouldn’t spare a shred of sympathy. He would only sneer, belittling him foring up short.


    When Hamilton’s voice rang out with its usual steel, Kohen braced himself and answered, “I brought Dani to the construction site.”


    At that, Hamilton’s expression eased—a rare moment of satisfaction in weeks of disappointment. “Does she have a fear of heights?”


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    Kohen swallowed hard. He hadn’t a clue. Dani hadn’t even gone near the edge that day; she’d stayed well inside, giving him nothing to report.


    Still, faced with Hamilton’s expectations, Kohen had no choice but to scramble up an answer.


    “Somewhat,” Kohen replied. “Dani nced down, but only for a second. Cedric was right there, so I couldn’t really press the issue.”


    Hamilton was clearly dissatisfied with such a result, though he didn’t let any anger slip through. “Try again. Find a better chance and dig deeper next time.”


    “Got it,” Kohen answered.


    Without missing a beat, Hamilton demanded, “And what about Niks and Damon? Why do their phones always go straight to voicemail when I call?”


    Every word from Hamilton dripped with palpable disappointment. Sensing an opening, Kohen decided to fan the mes. “Honestly, they’ve turned into Dani’spdogs. I even reminded them your birthday’s this weekend—told them they should probably get you something.”


    Hamilton’s eyes narrowed to icy slits as he probed. “And?”


    Kohen went on, “They basically said Dani’s birthday takes priority now. Since they don’t need anything from the McCoy family anymore, your opinion doesn’t matter to them.”


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