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    Dani stepped out, took his hand, and they walked inside together. Her lightugh chased away whatever jealousy he might have been holding.


    Cedric and Dani had barely stepped into the lobby when Kohen came into view.


    Unlike hisst visit, this time Kohen wore a tailored suit that gave him a touch of ss.


    Kohen’s eyes flicked to Dani’s and Cedric’s hands, lingering there before he forced a polite smile.


    “Hello.”


    Cedric’s expression darkened the moment he heard Kohen. He turned to Dani.


    “Go and eat something. It’s time.”


    Dani gave a small nod and walked off.


    Kohen tried to follow, but Cedric lifted a hand, blocking him with no expression at all.


    Kohen had clearly been waiting for Dani.


    Dani seemed distant, but talking to her wasn’t hard. Cedric, on the other hand, was impossible. There was no way to break through that wall.


    All Kohen could do was stand there and watch Dani leave.


    “If you’ve got something to say, then say it to me,” Cedric said, his voice steady and cold.


    Kohen hesitated, then muttered.


    “So, she listens to you now?”


    Cedric replied, “For minor things, I decide. This sounds minor. Say what you need to say.”


    Kohen felt a bit intimidated by Cedric.


    What a ruthless person Cedric was!


    He had broken every bone in Alexander’s body.


    And the pain—Kohen didn’t even want to imagine it.


    Kohen had always known Cedric was harsh. But after seeing what happened to Alexander, he was too scared to act impulsively.


    “Didn’t Alexander step down?” Kohen tried to keep his voice steady.


    “I’m managing the branchpany’s business now. Cedric, you’re part of the McCoy family too. Father once wanted to pass everything to you. Isn’t this too much? You’ve almost drained the branchpany. Isn’t that going too far? What about Father’s dignity? If you keep pushing like this, don’t expect to be weed back into the family. Return what you took. If you do that, I’ll speak on your behalf. Father and the board will listen. Sound fair to you?”


    Kohen lifted his chin as he spoke, his eyes filled with smugness and pride.


    Carol considered pping him but held back because of the crowd. She didn’t want to draw the wrong kind of attention. But not everyone cared about appearances.


    Out of nowhere, Kohen’s face hit the thick ss with a loud thud.


    The impact left him dazed. Everyone nearby froze in shock.


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