?Chapter 1707:


    A short whileter, he reappeared, strolling into the kitchen and asked Cedric, “I want some orange juice. Maybe grab a couple of oranges from Dani’s fridge.”


    The housekeeper waved him off with a smile. “No need for that. I picked up a fresh batch of oranges this afternoon.”


    “That’s perfect, thanks,” Brad replied, giving a polite nod.


    After that, Brad pressed his lips together and wandered into the living room, lost in thought.


    He took a seat and gazed out the window, spotting Dani making her way back from her walk.


    Deciding not to linger on the sight, he turned his attention to the television instead.


    Outside the vi, Dani stopped Niks before he could bring in ate-night meal for Carol.


    Niks shot Dani a questioning nce. “Is something wrong?”


    Dani nodded toward the door, signaling that she wanted to speak in private. Without a word, Niks clutched the bag of food tighter and trailed after her.


    Once they reached the shade of a nearby tree, Dani leaned back and gave him a steady look. “You’ve been showing up night after night with food. Carol may not say anything, but I have to ask—what are you really after?”


    Niks didn’t offer a reply.


    Straightening up, Dani continued, “There’s no need for you to keeping around.”


    She started to walk away, but Niks hurried to stop her. “Wait… weren’t we supposed to talk things through? Why end it now?”


    Dani’s gaze held steady. “You already know what your father wants. He’s hoping you could marry Miss Rowe, not Carol.”


    Niks could only tighten his lips, frustration evident in his silence.


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    Dani continued, her voice unwavering, “We don’t back down when things get tough. Don’t drag me into something pointless. I’m asking you—what exactly are you nning? I’m not waiting days or weeks for an answer. I want it here and now.”


    Dani’s tone left no room for argument.


    Niks realized she’d been holding off on this conversation to avoid interfering in personal matters. But now that she had spoken, she would demand an answer.


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    Dani knew she had to find out just how far Niks might go to defy his father for Carol’s sake.


    A heavy silence hung between them before Niks finally spoke. “My mother left us when I was very young. My father was the one who raised me and my siblings. He was always busy with McCoy Group. There was always a sense of bitterness about him—frustration and disappointment weighed him down. Life has not been easy for him.”


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