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    Once the line went dead, he sank into a quiet stretch that dragged on. The secretary stepped closer and set down a cup of coffee. “Mr. McCoy, this baby is your grandchild. We need to keep it safe.”


    Hamilton’s brow tightened as he lifted the cup and took a slow sip. His voice came out rough. “If I want this child, I have to ept Dani as Cedric’s wife. But what about the princess?”


    Every part of Hamilton resisted the idea. “Cedric’s just about to marry the princess! How are we supposed to handle this?”<fne108> Original content can be found at find?novel</fne108>


    The secretary stood to the side, thinking the timing of this child was quite opportune. Hamilton was too stubborn, insisting on pairing Cedric with the princess. And this child might just force him to face reality.


    “Mr. McCoy, Cedric’s heart has always stayed with Dani. Kid or no kid, he never nned to leave her. So why not let this baby help fix things between you and Dani? As for the princess, you could use the child as an excuse. She’ll have to understand.”


    Hamilton scowled deeper. “So you expect me to grovel to Dani now? Absolutely not!”


    He raked his fingers through his hair, frustration leaking through every word. “You know how distant she is. If I have to lower myself to win her over, what a joke. I’m Cedric’s father. And I’m supposed to bend to her? Ridiculous!”


    While Hamilton vented, he shot a sideways re at the secretary.


    The secretary bit back augh, though the grin tugged at his lips anyway. He knew well enough that Hamilton’s pride would never let this go easily.


    “Try not to see it that way, Mr. McCoy. Think about it for your grandchild’s future. Wouldn’t it be wise to make peace with Dani? Picture it for a moment. Dani holds serious power. Shemands the mercenaries and owns thergest intelligencework in the world. She’s so fierce the rest of the McCoy family can barely sleep at night. That child of hers would be born with immense advantages.”


    Hamilton’s frown softened a notch. “Is that so?”


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    “Absolutely. Plus, that baby will have Carol and others risking their lives for protection. Money, connections, influence—everything will be at the child’s feet. They’ll live a life others can’t even dream about. Isn’t that worth it?”


    Hamilton’s forehead smoothed a little more. “So I should see it that way?”


    “Of course. Dani may act cold, but she’s fair when treated well. She doesn’t cling to old grudges. She’s focused on her mother’s revenge, not you. Show her respect, and she’ll remember it. As for that princess, she’s high and mighty, true. But even if Cedric marries her, he can’t be king overnight. The princess’s father is still healthy. He’d be stuck waiting for at least ten more years. Do you really want that? Think carefully.”


    Hamilton thought back to how domineering the king could be.


    “You’re not wrong. But Dani’s mother was murdered by the McCoy family. Dani will never let that rest.”


    “Think about it. On one hand, you’re treated like a money machine by the McCoy family. On the other, you could have a cherished grandchild by your side. Which sounds better to you?”


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