Chapter 1434: A light laugh escaped Damon. "Con, Father. Don't be like that. I just didn't see your call. That's all it was." The irritation in Hamilton's voice sharpened as he said, “I sent you there to find Daniela's weak spots. Any progress?" Damon let out a breath. "I've got nothing. No leads. No results." Hamilton's patience thinned instantly. "Why am I not surprised? I should've known better. Be back tomorrow." That made Damon sit up straight. "Tomorrow? Seriously? Can't it be the day after? Cedric's making barbecue, and I've been dying to try it." "You show up tomorrow," Hamilton retorted, cutting him off. "Or I swear, I'll toss you in a pot and make barbecue out of you myself!" Damon didn't dare say another word.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe following day, Damon returned hin a hurry, only to find that Hamilton hadn't shown up yet. Damon picked up his phone and called right away. "Father, can you chnow? I'm not planning to stay for dinner." From inside the car, Hamilton rolled his eyes. "What's the problem now? Food not good enough for your royal taste?" Damon started to explain. "It's just that Daniela said—” "Don't say her name," Hamilton interjected instantly. His temper flared at the sound of it. "I don't give a damn what Daniela said. Listen to me, Damon. You're a McCoy. Try not to forget that.” At that, Hamilton ended the call with a sharp click of finality.
From the front seat, Kohen watched his father through the rearview mirror. "Did Damon tick you off again, Father? I've said it before. Letting him get close to Daniela was never a good idea. He's admired her for years. The second he got near her, staying loyal to us becimpossible." Hamilton answered with a cold snort and turned his eyes to the scenery outside the window.
☐☐☐☐☐ sh☐☐☐☐☐☐☐novAs soon as the car pulled up, Kohen said, "Father." Hamilton turned his head and looked at him.
Kohen took a steady breath and said, "I know you've always thought I got married too young. I married someone you never approved of. You've carried that disappointment for a long time. But I've always been clear about where I stand-I've given everything to this family." Hamilton's face gave away nothing. "What exactly are you trying to say?"
With his back straight and voice firm, Kohen continued, "Damon's loyalty is clearly with Daniela But I'm not like him 've never forgotten who I am. I'm your son. I belong to this family. Letgo to Daniela's place instead. I'll get you the information you want.”
Hamilton's gaze narrowed as he studied Kohen closely. Out of all five of his sons, Kohen was the one he to felt least connected to He had m always found Kohen too cold, too calculating, and completely indifferent toward his own siblings. Back when he was younger, Kohen stirred up a scandal by marrying a bar girl, dragging the McCoy family into gossip that swept across all of Discoll.
If Hamilton were ever forced to nhe would be an heir, Kohen would be the very last non this list.