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    His finger jabbed toward Carol, who was busy with a game in the pavilion outside. “He couldn’t take his eyes off her. I mean it, Hamilton. Out of everyone in our family, Niks has the most promise. We can’t allow him to throw that away. Pairing him with the Rowe heiress would secure his future. You agree, right? Carol’s wild streak isn’t what he needs. Having Dani here is enough excitement. If Carol joins the family too, you’ll never get a moment’s peace as their father-inw. We can handle a little chaos, but if Niks makes the wrong choice, it could ruin his life.”


    After a moment, Brad fixed a serious gaze on him. “Hamilton, do you see where I’ming from?”


    “If Niks makes the wrong choice, it could ruin his life.” Those words struck right at Hamilton’s weakness.


    No father could bear watching his child’s future unravel.


    That was why Hamilton immediately said, “Absolutely not. Carol and Niks aren’t right for each other. I’ll speak with him soon.”


    A quietugh escaped Brad. “That’s the right move. You definitely need to talk some sense into him.”


    Rising from the sofa, Hamilton gave Brad a pointed look. “I’m heading back to my ce for a few days. You’d better stay out of trouble while I’m gone. I’ll warn you—Cedric and Dani are sharp. You can’t match them. If you know what’s good for you, pack up and go home.” Those words hung in the air as Hamilton strode out.<fn4345> Checktest chapters at find·novel</fn4345>


    Left alone, Brad let his lips twist into a self-satisfied grin.


    His moment of victory didn’tst long. He felt an icy stare and snapped his head around, locking eyes with Carol—her gaze like a dagger. Panic made Brad tumble right off his chair.


    After saying all those things about Carol, being caught in her sights felt like instant justice.


    With a dry gulp, he fumbled for the remote, switched off the TV, and awkwardly hustled out of the living room.


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    Inside his guest room, Brad called Josh.


    “Did you make your move?” Josh asked.


    “Everything went ording to n.”


    “No one caught on, did they?”


    With a sly grin, Brad answered, “Not a chance. Cedric always assumes I’ll tamper with the fruit. Instead, I slipped the poison right into Dani’s fruit bowl. It’s a slow-acting dose—over the next ten days, her unborn children will be gone without a trace.”


    “Excellent work! We’ll be waiting to celebrate when you deliver the news.” Jarvisughed. “You can count on me, Josh. Remember our deal: I get forty percent of McCoy Group’s shares once this is done.”


    Josh let out a boomingugh. “Rest assured, your share is safe with me.” The thought of whaty ahead filled Brad with excitement.


    That night at dinner, he practically glided into the room, humming a tune, unable to keep the smile from his face. Dani, meanwhile, lounged on the sofa.


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