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    Kohen stared at Cedric, jealousy brewing. Their father had never used such a soft tone with any of them. Why was Cedric the exception? Fury burned in Kohen’s chest.


    The banquet soon kicked off in full swing. As the hall buzzed with chatter, Hamilton’s secretary appeared to escort Cedric. Cedric turned to Dani. “Come with me.” He wasn’tfortable leaving her by herself.


    Just then, someone identally spilled red wine on Carol’s dress, leaving a vivid stain across the fabric.


    Dani said, “You go on ahead. I’ll help Carol change, then I’lle find you.”


    Cedric was just about to follow when Hamilton’s secretary gave a courteous smile. “It’s not quite appropriate for you to apany ady while she’s changing. Why don’t you head on ahead? Mr. McCoy is waiting. We’re all here at the banquet. Nothing’s going to happen.”


    Damon and Niks nodded. “Go on, Cedric. We’re here with her.”


    Cedric gave Dani a lingering look. “Once you’re done,e find me.” Dani gave a small nod.


    The secretary chuckled. “You two are quite the couple.” Then he led Cedric off.


    Meanwhile, as Carol stepped into a room to change, Niks and Damon were stopped at the door. A female attendant smiled politely. “Onlydies inside, sirs. I’m afraid it wouldn’t be proper for you to go in.”


    Dani led Carol away to get changed, and once they emerged, she immediately set out to find Cedric. Cedric seemed restless all evening, and the thought of him facing the cunning Hamilton alone unsettled her.


    She had barely stepped into the hallway when she ran into Alexander. He blocked her path with a practiced, casual smile.


    “Cedric asked me to let you know he’s gone up to the study with Mr. McCoy. Mr. McCoy sent me to fetch you.”


    Dani arched a skeptical brow. “Cedric sent you to find me?”


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    If Cedric kept a personal cklist, Alexander’s name would be etched at number one. There was no way Cedric would willingly involve Alexander in anything.


    Alexander just shrugged, trying to appear nonchnt. “Why would I make this up? If you’re that suspicious, go ahead—call Cedric yourself.”


    Unconvinced, Dani immediately dialed Cedric’s number. The call went straight to voicemail—his phone was off.


    Alexander gestured toward the staircase. “Are youing or not? The study’s waiting.”


    Dani tucked her phone away and squared her shoulders. “Which floor did you say? I’ll go up myself.”


    Alexander gave a brisk nod. “Eighth floor.”


    Without another word, Dani strode toward the elevator. After pressing the button for the eighth floor, she realized the vi only had eight floors. She pressed the button for a random floor and stepped out, finding a staff member to ask, “Is Hamilton’s study on the eighth floor?”


    “Yes, ma’am.”


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