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    His words rang out, frustration bubbling over.


    Hamilton’s expression grew icy. “Enough shouting. You should be grateful. If the princess hadn’t picked Cedric, you’d have nothing. When you inherit McCoy Group, you’ll need to listen to Cedric. He’ll have more power than you ever will.”


    Niks’ mouth twisted in resignation. “In the past, I followed your orders. In the future, I’ll listen to Cedric. That’s what you’re saying, isn’t it?”


    Hamilton struck Niks across the face and shouted, “Do you even hear yourself? This is an opportunity most people wouldn’t dare dream of, and somehow you make it sound like you’re the one being wronged. Let me make this clear. McCoy—”


    “McCoy Group isn’t handing you anything for free. If you want it, you’ll have to prove yourself by doing something for me!”


    Niks lowered his gaze, the weight in his chest already dragging him down.


    “To you, I’ve never been more than someone who leans on others. What do you honestly think I’m capable of doing for you?”


    Hamilton said, “Right now, you’re the only one who can do this. The moment youplete this mission, McCoy Group will be yours. I’ll make the announcement without dy. You’ve spent years grinding your soul for this moment. Isn’t this what you’ve been chasing all along? Now, it’s right at your fingertips!”


    Though his heart sank like a stone, Niks still asked, “What do you want me to do?”


    A sinking instinct told him this had to do with Dani. And he was right. Hamilton’s voice dropped to a whisper as he told Niks, “Dani has a crippling fear of blood. It’s her Achilles’ heel. I need your help.”


    Hamilton drew a chilling line across his throat. “She trusts you and Damon. Wait until her guard slips—then you strike, and it’ll be over.”


    When Niks stayed silent for too long, Hamilton took it as fear and rushed to reassure him.


    “I got this information from Alexander. He said Dani crumbles at the sight of blood—unless she’s used a tranquilizer. You saw how shaken she wasst time. Wait until Cedric and Carol are out of the house. Then, burst the blood bag—Dani’s body will betray her with visible symptoms. This kind of fear runs deeper than willpower; even the strongest can’t fight it. That’s your moment to strike and end her. Do you understand?”


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    Hamilton reached into his suit and pulled out a blood bag like a secret weapon.


    “Keep it on you at all times, and act the moment the opportunity strikes. Niks, once Dani is gone, Cedric’s marriage to her ends by default. Then he can wed the princess of Loglil. Everything rides on your shoulders.”


    As Hamilton turned to leave, he gave Niks a firm pat on the shoulder. “In this world, survivales first—or you’ll be crushed under its weight. Don’t let miscedpassion blur your judgment. You’ve known this since childhood—nothing outranks self-interest!”


    With a sharp flick of his suit, Hamilton strode off, exuding unshakable confidence.


    Niks stared at Hamilton’s fading silhouette, then lowered his gaze to the blood bag in his palm—his face a storm of tangled emotions.


    As Dani sat watching TV, Carol entered the house.


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