Chapter 945

Hamilton said, "If you turn this down, someone else is going to grab it. Think of it as me making things right and paying what's owed. It's free money sitting in your lap. Why push it away? What you do with the McCoy family from now on is up to you. Just don't get involved with anyone in our branch. That's all I'm asking. Everything else is your call. I mean that with all sincerity."

Cedric didn't speak. The sound of rushing water from the faucet filled the kitchen.

Hamilton kept going. "I'm telling you-this is what's best for Daniela and the baby she's carrying."

Hamilton had gone on for a while. Still, that last sentence hit the hardest.

Cedric shut off the faucet. A few seconds passed before he said, "Wait here. I'll be back in five minutes."

Hamilton already knew he was heading to talk to Daniela. "You've got a sweet deal right there, and you're still going to ask Daniela first? Cedric, you're a man. You should..." Cedric threw him a sharp look.

Hamilton backed down."Alright.Fine.Go.I'll stay here."

He let out a long breath. McCoy Group, once the biggest company in the country, was now just a name.People barely even respected it anymore.

His lips drew into a tight line. He couldn't shake off the feeling of regret.

Cedric went to Daniela and told her everything Hamilton had offered.

"Are you going to take over McCoy Group? Sure.Don't worry too much about it. Even if he didn't give it to you, l would've got it anyway. It's nothing serious.Not even worth arguing over."

Daniela treated seizing McCoy Group like it was some kind of game. She spent her days flipping departments upside down just for fun.

Cedric came back and told Hamilton, "I'll head to McCoy Group first thing tomorrow. You don't need to tag along. Just give me the authority. And my wife's coming with me to work."

Hamilton looked stunned. "You don't need me at all?You're sure you can handle it?"

Cedric kept slicing vegetables. "My wife says the ones who cooperate can stay and the rest are out. We'll bring in our own team. She planned to buy the remaining shares and take over the board in five days.Guess we're just skipping ahead."

Hamilton stood frozen, unable to form a response.

It was clear now. Daniela had been planning to take over McCoy Group from the beginning.

Had he not stepped aside, he would've been humiliated by now.

All those arguments he made to sway Cedric had gone to waste.

"Also, if your branch had nothing to do with the explosion or her mother's death, she'll drop it. But if any of you were involved, she won't hold back."Cedric met Hamilton's eyes. "This isn't up for discussion. I'm telling you how it is."

Cedric left the kitchen again, but Hamilton still hadn't moved for a long time.

Every time he saw Cedric, it felt less and less clear who was really in charge.

The next morning, Cedric brought Daniela with him to McCoy Group.

Daniela's pregnancy was stable. She hadn't been dealing with any nausea or pain. Still,Cedric wouldn't leave her behind and insisted she come along.

As soon as they stepped into McCoy Group,confusion swept through the company. All eyes were on them.

The marketing staff could already feel a migraine setting in at the sight of those two.

They had shaken the company's stock prices like an earthquake.

With Josh already giving up so many shares, the business stood on shaky ground.

Just as someone from marketing was about to speak,another figure stepped out of a nearby car."Daniela?Why are you here? Is this a joke to you? Trying to rub it in?"

That voice belonged to Brad.

He had shown up that morning because Hamilton claimed he would come to save the company.

But what he didn't expect was to see Cedric and Daniela standing at the entrance together.

Cedric met his eyes with calm indifference.

Brad reached for his phone and spoke in a rush."We've got a problem! Everyone come now. Daniela's McCoy Group!"

From the way he sounded, one might think he had just spotted a wild animal at the gate.

Carol was about to step up, but Daniela stopped her with a hand.

About thirty minutes later, all members of the McCoy family showed up-all except Josh, wo had already betrayed them.Hamilton came too.

"Hamilton, what's going on? We agreed you'd be in charge of McCoy Group. It was fine when Cedric got involved, but why bring Daniela? Is this company even part of the McCoy family anymore?" Brad spoke with clear tension in his voice, already wishing he hadn't said anything.

He knew exactly who Daniela was. She didn't just lead an international group of mercenaries. She was a fighter with serious skill.

He wasn't wvilling to risk losing an arm, or worse.

Hamilton caught the look of fear on Brad's face but didn't answer right away.

He turned instead to Jules and Ethan, both watching quietly nearby.

Hamilton's voice was cold and sharp. "Are you two also going to object?" Jules and Ethan both understood McCoy Group needed someone strong enough to rescue it.

Still, that person couldn't be Daniela. They had their own reasons. Their eyes darted toward Daniela with unease.

They were the ones responsible for her mother's death.And they knew vengeance-not money-would be driving her now. Daniela didn't need their wealth.She had more than enough herself. So what didthey have that could convince her?