Chapter 718

After dinner, Cedric was on his way to engage Daniela in a conversation when Carol abruptly entered the room.She gestured toward the entrance and said, "Daniela, you have a visitor."

Daniela glanced up, curiosity flickering in her eyes.

With a mischievous grin, Carol teased, "Take awild guess-who gave in first?"

Maintaining her composure, Daniela rose gracefully from her seat. "Kohen," she replied, her voice steady.

With a chuckle, Carol gave a dramatic thumbs-up. "Spot on! I was sure Charles would be the one to crack under the pressure. Isn't Kohen supposed to be Nikolas' staunchest ally?"

As Daniela approached the doorway, she spoke with a chilling detachment."The closer the bonds appear,the greater the danger lurking beneath them."

In a world where elite families vie for power and wealth, who could truly shun temptation?

Cedric might be the only exception.

Just before crossing the threshold, Daniela turned her head slightly, stealing a final glance at Cedric, who stood frozen inside the villa.

Their eyes met momentarily, and though Cedric's gaze lingered, Daniela broke it off without hesitation,striding out the door decisively.

Carol,trailing slightly, looked back several times.

"Looks like Cedric's on the verge of tears. Isn't this a bit too cruel?"

Daniela's lips tightened, and she kept walking, her silence heavy with unspoken thoughts.

Yet, deep down, she understood the gravity of her decision. If she wavered now, Cedric might join the McCoy family-a choice that should come from him alone, not swayed by her actions. The weight of such love was more than she was prepared to shoulder at the moment.

Daniela remained quiet, striding forward with such determination that Carol couldn't help but shiver slightly.

Kohen lingered outside, bundled in a coat yet still in his striped hospital attire, evidently straight from a medical visit.

"Daniela!"

Upon spotting Daniela emerging, Kohen moved towards her with eagerness.

His rapid steps brimmed with confidence, as though he had already ascended to the CEO position at McCoy Group.

"Daniela!" he called out again, his voice buoyant with a hint of apology. "I'm sorry for the late intrusion!"

Daniela met his gaze steadily, her expression unfazed.

Undeterred by her stoic look, Kohen flashed a grin. "Does what you mentioned back at the hospital still count?"

Daniela regarded him calmly. "It does."

Kohen's-face brightened immediately.11SO1,you think I'm fit for the role?"

Daniela cast a brief glance at him before breaking into a soft chuckle. "And what exactly are you implying?"

Kohen hurried to explain, his voice earnest. "I aim to take the helm of McCoy Group. Do you think I'm up to

the task?"

Her expression unreadable, Daniela casually took a seat on the bench outside the villa, her posture relaxed yet commanding. "I don't lend my support to the inept. Demonstrate your capabilities, your resolve, and the value you bring to the table."

Kohen felt the sting of her skepticismn; she clearly doubted his competence. "Sometimes, what are perceived as shortcomings can be advantageous. My straightforwardness makes me more manageable for you, doesn't it? You wouldn't want a puppet who suddenly cuts his strings. You need a loyal executor, and that I can be. I'm aware of your ongoing investigation into the explosion incident. Consider me your dedicated soldier. Once we pinpoint the mastermind, I'll handle them decisively."

Daniela remained calm and composed. "And if the mastermind turns out to be your father?"

Without missing a beat, Kohen asserted, "No matter who it is, they will face justice. Errors must be rectified."

His eyes alight with a fierce determination,hinting at a readiness to act with lethal force.