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    Cedric barely acknowledged him, giving a dismissive sound before urging Dani to go ahead and rest upstairs.


    While Cedric set about making juice for Dani, the housekeeper slipped quietly into the kitchen to tidy up. Midway through loading oranges into the juicer, Cedric paused to ask, “Has anyone else been in here today?”


    Pausing to recall, the housekeeper shook her head. “No one hase through the kitchen. After Mr. McCoy hurt himself, he went to lie down. I’ve been cleaning the living room ever since, and he hasn’t left his room.”


    Taking that in stride, Cedric gave a nod, poured the juice, and set it aside. He reached into the fridge, grabbed a pomegranate, and began peeling it. Midway through the task, a strange sensation prickled the back of his neck—a pair of eyes seemed fixed on him.


    He nced back, but whatever had been watching quickly disappeared. With the fruit in hand, Cedric climbed the stairs and noticed Brad and Hamilton stationed in the living room, watching television together.


    Pleased with himself, Brad tracked Cedric’s progress up the stairs, then turned to Hamilton, his grin wide. “Hamilton, when our father named you to lead McCoy Group, it was the right call. I finally see how much you had to deal with.” After a brief pause, Brad added, “Seems Niks is causing quite a stir in the business world these days. Just recently, at a gathering, his name kepting up. Would you believe it—the Rowe family, those big yers in jewelry, even invited me out for coffee. But I suspect their real interest is meeting Niks.”


    While Hamilton’s attention stayed mostly on the flickering screen, he answered, “If they want to see Niks, let them.”


    His thoughts kept circling back to Dani and theing babies.


    Out of nowhere, Brad leaned in and whispered, “Are you really that oblivious? The Rowe family practically sits on a mountain of jewels, and their only child is a daughter.”


    “Egan Rowe never hides the fact he wants a son-inw to step up and lead. I’d bet he already has Niks in mind.”


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    Hamilton sent him a sideways look. “I doubt that’s the n.”


    “Why wouldn’t it be? Egan could easily reach Niks himself. What’s the point in asking me for an introduction unless he’s already sizing him up for the role? Trust me, the old man has his sights set.”<fn116d> Checktest chapters at fin?novel</fn116d>


    That made Hamiltonugh. “Good for them. The Rowe family has plenty of influence.”


    “They’re more than influential. That family is our mainpetitor for the number two spot in the rankings. If their daughter married Niks, the alliance would be nearly unstoppable. There’s just one thing…” Brad trailed off, reluctant.


    “What’s bothering you?” Hamilton prompted him.


    Dropping his voice, Brad replied, “Niks seems uninterested. I even tried bringing it up to him. He brushed it off. And just a couple of nights back, I caught him sneaking food to Carol out in the garden after midnight.”


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