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    “The least you can do is join me for a meal, right? I hear you cook for Dani every day. She’s rich but can’t afford a chef?” Hamilton said mockingly. “Today’s my birthday. Don’t you think you should keep mepany?”


    Niks frowned, confused. “Dad, you just had your birthday. Did you forget?”


    Hamilton’s face remained firm. “That was a self-assigned birthday. Today’s the real one.”


    The car rolled toward the McCoy family estate.


    Hamilton’s voice softened with sincerity. “Sess demands time and sacrifice. You all say I’m harsh, but do any of you realize I’ve never celebrated my birthday on the actual day? Have I ever onceined? No one finds sess without cost. It’s only fair to pay the price.”


    As he spoke, Hamilton nced at Cedric through the rearview mirror, searching for even a flicker of emotion. Instead, Cedric was lost in his phone, typing away.


    Frustrated and disappointed, Hamilton turned his gaze away but couldn’t resist sneaking another nce at Cedric’s screen. There, the contact name blinked on Cedric’s phone: “Honey.”


    Hamilton shut his eyes with a sigh of irritation. That hopeless romantic. “Cedric,” Hamilton snapped, unable to hide his frustration. “We’re right outside the McCoy family estate. Aren’t you going to look? It’s far more interesting than your phone.”


    The secretary driving chimed in eagerly. “Mr. Phillips, you have to see this. The estate stretches over two hundred acres, with basketball, ser, golf, horseback riding, archery, and a range of luxury sports facilities. It even has the longest running track in Oiscoll. We’re cruising along the scenic coastline, and at the highest point sits the main vi—the crown jewel of luxury homes. Priceless and unmatched. The view ahead is breathtaking. From up here, you can see all of Oiscoll spread out below.”


    Cedric wrapped up his message to Dani, promising toe hometer, then casually slipped his phone back into his pocket. He turned his gaze toward the window.


    The sunset was wless—like a golden sash draped across the sky, casting its glow onto the vast sea, turning the waves into shimmering golden scales. The view was breathtaking. Hamilton’s chest swelled with pride.


    “What do you think? Not bad, huh? This is the kind of ce fit for living.”


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    The secretary gestured toward a crooked tree outside. “See that? That’s the Love Tree. Local legend says couples who make wishes beneath it are blessed with eternal love.”


    Intrigued, Cedric turned to examine the tree. Its branches were draped with fluttering red silk ribbons.


    The secretary smiled warmly. “This tree is special. Every Valentine’s Day, the McCoy family opens the estate to the public, and countless couplese to wish forsting love. It’s well-known—featured even in Oiscoll’s news.”


    Cedric’s eyes sparkled with interest. Hamilton imagined that if Cedric and the princess dated beneath this tree, their love would be eternal. He quickly sent a message to the princess.


    The car kept climbing higher. After over an hour, they reached the summit atst. Cedric had already made up his mind—when he bought a house, it would never be a mansion so far from the city center. Themute was just too much hassle.


    Hamilton, clearly proud, said to Cedric, “What do you think? The estate is pretty vast, right? You didn’t get a proper tourst time. Make sure you take it all in today.”


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