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    Shock flickered between Niks and Damon as they traded nces. “But we’re nothing like that servant. Dani’s safety means everything to us, too.”


    Unmoved, Cedric set his jaw. “This isn’t a debate. I’m not asking. I’m telling you how it’s going to be.”


    A nce at his watch punctuated Cedric’s resolve. “You’ll have two hours to pack.”


    Confusion swept over Niks and Damon as they began gathering their belongings. On their way out, they passed Hamilton’s secretary guiding in a whole parade of experts. There were nutritionists, a doctor, a chef, and more. Each one had been personally selected by Hamilton.


    All eyes in the hallway lingered on Cedric as he closed the door behind him. “Cedric, are you seriously nning to watch after Dani around the clock? Do you honestly think you can manage everything on your own—her meals, her health, her check-ups? That kind of responsibility just isn’t practical.”


    Niks kept ncing Carol’s way, subtly gesturing in hopes she’d step in on his behalf. But she acted as though he didn’t exist. Left without support, he shifted his focus to Cedric.


    “I’ve got it covered,” Cedric stated firmly. “From now on, I’ll grow every vegetable myself. Everything else will be flown in. I’m cutting out every possible threat.”


    Niks stared at him like he had gonepletely insane.


    As Carol escorted the guests out, Niks asked, “Don’t you think that’s going overboard?”


    Carol folded her arms, her expression unreadable. “It’s necessary. Cedric lost a child in that st, and Dani nearly died. Of course he wants to control every detail.”


    Niks studied the calm set of her face, then muttered, “You should watch out for yourself, too.”


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    Carol simply gave a brief nod and strode away, leaving him standing there.


    Niks lingered in ce, unmoving, until Damon ambled over and pped a hand on his shoulder. “Give it up. Carol’s never been one to hesitate. Once she makes up her mind, she just walks away. You tried giving her a look, but she didn’t even nce your way.”<fne72c> ??? ????? ???????s ??? ?????s??? ?? find·novel</fne72c>


    Damon’s gaze followed Carol’s retreating figure. “She’s always known her own mind. When she reached out and you ignored her, she didn’t cause a scene—just turned on her heel and left. That’s Carol. No drama, no tears. She’s nothing if not direct.”


    He nudged Niks toward the car. “Let’s go. Dad’s only thinking about his future grandson now—he couldn’t care less about the rest of us. And honestly, Niks, it’s better to end things with Carol now. The two of you were never going to work, not with Dad breathing down your neck. You know he’d never ept you marrying someone without any family connections.”


    With a troubled scowl, Niks climbed into the car and followed the others home.


    “What? Dani doesn’t want the help?” Hamilton sat on the sofa, mulling over names for his potential grandson when he noticed the returning servants. He shot upright, bewildered.


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