WantNovelChapter 1386: A part of him ached to stand where Cedric stood. He longed more than anything to be someone Hamilton would protect without hesitation. Jealousy gnawed at him every tCedric was acknowledged. He yearned to be recognized and cherished just the same.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHamilton's hand snapped across Nikolas's face, the sharp crack echoing through the study. Hamilton's eyes burned with frost. "Look at yourself," he snapped. "Do you honestly believe you're worthy of Daniela? With your capabilities, even if she agreed, do you think you could keep her? Nikolas, you lack the mind for this. Stop deluding yourself!” Fury flared in Nikolas's chest. "So now you're saying Alexander is better than me?" "You know absolutely nothing!" Hamilton shouted, his voice shaking with rage. "Alexander isn't blood. Whatever happens to him is no business of mine. If he ends up with Daniela, then good for him. That's his fortune. As for you, Nikolas, as long as you bear the McCoy name, you are never to have any connection with Daniela. That is final!" The cold dismissal struck Nikolas silent, stunned in place. Years of suppressed rage simmered inside his chest, ready to burst. Eyes locked on Hamilton, he said without hesitation, “If I had a choice, I'd rather not be a McCoy. I can't keep living like this-stripped of dignity and denied any freedom!" Right after the words left his mouth, another slap crashed against his cheek.
Hamilton's eyes gleamed dangerously as he stared Nikolas down. "What did you just say? Go on, I dare you to repeat it." Without hesitation, Hamilton struck with full force, snapping Nikolas's head sharply to the side.
Defeat weighed heavily on Nikolas. With a heavy heart, he repeated, "If I had been given a choice, I would never have been born into this family." A deeper chill took hold in Hamilton's glare. “Very well. If this family means so little to you, then leave. I have quite a few sons. Losing one means nothing to me." gvlnovstakes you to new worlds Nikolas fell silent, his breath catching in disbelief. He could never have imagined Hamilton would cut him off so easily, without hesitation.
His gaze narrowed, disbelief etched on his face. The secretary hurried forward, but Nikolas lifted a hand and brushed him away.
A strange calm settled over Nikolas-the calm that comes with surrender. Meeting Hamilton's eyes, he said clearly, "Fine. I'm finished with the McCoy family's business. From this moment on, I will finally live for myself." Without sparing even a backward glance, Nikolas turned and walked away after delivering his final words.
Letting out a weary sigh, the secretary hurried to catch up. "You've got it wrong, sir. Your father may be harsh, but everything he's done is for your sake and the family's future. His methods might feel cruel, but his heart is in the right place."
Nikolas paused mid-step and lifted his gaze toward the upper floor, his expression hardening.
From the study above, Hamilton's voice rang out like iron. "If he's so eager to walk away, then let him! He's been living as the McCoy heir for too long. He's clearly forgotten where his success cfrom. Go ahead-let him leave! Joseph, contact PR and legal. If Nikolas insists on cutting ties, make it official. Release a statement declaring that from this moment forward, he has no connection to the McCoy family."
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