Chapter 794

Nikolas stood motionless, his gaze locked onto the photos in his hands, his mind frozen, struggling to process the moment

"Mr McCoy?" The housekeeper's voice broke the silence, calling him once more

With slow, deliberate motion, Nikolas turned his head,his expression a strange blend of shock and an unmistakable joy

The housekeeper recoiled slightly, taken off guard by the look of sheer surprise and uncontained joy on Nikolas' face. "Mr. McCoy, are you about to laugh, or cry?"

Nikolas erupted into laughter, the sound wild and unhinged, as if he'd lost touch with reason.

The housekeeper paused, uncertainty creeping into her voice as she pointed to the photos in his hand "Your father made it clear no one was to touch them while he was upstairs."

A spark of realization lit up in Nikolas' eyes. "Are they my father's?" The housekeeper nodded gravely. "Yes, but he told me to burn them I haven't had the chance yet. Mr McCoy,please hand them over."

Nikolas waved her off, his tone light. "No need for that. Go prepare my dinner instead. I want the finest seafood platter you've got"

The housekeeper blinked, her confusion clear "But can you handle it? Your father insisted they photos must be burned."

Nikolas waved a hand dismissively. "If you can manage it, why can't l? Go on, I'll handle it. Just tell my father they've been burned. Don't mention that I did it,though, or he'll say you're slacking."

The housekeeper nodded, her voice soft with surprise."Mr. McCoy, you're unusually thoughtful today."

A brief, satisfied smile flickered on Nikolas' lips. Once the housekeeper had gone, he eagerly inspected the photos once more before pulling out his phone to message Cedric.

"I'm coming to see you at eight tonight. I've got something important to show you!"

The message was sent, only to be immediately marked as rejected.

For a moment, Nikolas stood frozen, speechless. With a lighthearted chuckle. Nikolas carried the photos upstairs, securing them carefully before making his way back down

Daniela had actually become involved with another man

What if Cedric found out? Wouldn't he lose his temper completely?

If Cedric and Daniela ended things, Cedric would lose all his worth in Hamilton's eyes

Nikolas believed that would place him as the sole heir to McCoy Group

Lately, Nikolas had been sinking into despair, but in this moment, he felt electrified, truly alive

With newfound energy, he made his way to dinner,his steps light. During the meal, Hamilton descended for a drink, his gaze briefly flicking to Nikolas

Hamilton turned to the housekeeper, his voice sharp "Has the folder been taken care of?"

The housekeeper opened her mouth to respond,but Nikolas cut her off, unable to hold back "Yes. I tried to check it, but she kept being all mysterious, saying l couldn't. Father, what was in that folder?"

Hamilton's eyes clouded with anger, and he stayed silent for a long beat

Without a word, he turned and ascended the stairs, his expression heavy with discontent

Nikolas was swept away by a storm of emotions. Was his father angry because of those photos?

Even though Daniela had become involved with another man, he still felt the urge to protect her-and that meant protecting Cedric too

This proved that his father truly favored Cedric above all else.

Nikolas clenched his teeth, and once he was certain Hamilton had retreated upstairs, he snatched the photos and stormed out of the room

Hamilton stood by the glass window of his study,watching Nikolas leave with a heavy sigh of disappointment.

The McCoy heir couldn't afford to be an impulsive fool.

Nikolas headed straight for Cedric

The renovation of the company building was finished,and now, it was all about placing the finishing touches with the right decor.

Cedric was obsessively meticulous, scrutinizing every detail. When Nikolas arrived, Cedric was overseeing workers as they adjusted the placement of an antique vase

He was fine-tuning its position, ensuring it was perfect

Nikolas sneered with disdain, "You've still got time for this?"