Chapter 1312: Before they went upstairs, Nikolas said smugly to Charles, "No matter what Dad had planned before, among the four of us, he favorsthe most. I know you were hoping Daniela would help you turn things around. How laughable! I can already guess what you're thinking. Dad might blme for this, but who cares? He'll still chooseas the heir. He won't hurt me, but as for you all... You all used to say you supportedas heir, but you had your own schemes. I'll forgive you this time, but in the future, I expect you to follow my lead! Once I take control of McCoy Group, you'll all step down from your roles and enjoy the dividends." As Nikolas spoke, the elevator doors slid open.
Kohen and Duran overheard Nikolas's scheme.
Both of their eyes widened in disbelief.
They never imagined the scene would turn so awkward when Nikolas revealed his true intentions.
The elevator cto a stop at the CEO's office floor.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNikolas shook his jacket, stepping out of the elevator first with a triumphant air. The others followed, their heads bowed in defeat.
Nikolas strode toward Hamilton's office, pushing the door open with confidence.
He had already made up his mind about what he would say next.
He would tell Hamilton that he would be the CEO of McCoy Group, regardless of his opinion.
He swung the door open.
And then, he froze in shock.
Hamilton's office was packed, with five people standing inside.
The sfive who had been trapped in the elevator just moments ago.
G☐☐☐☐VE.CO] for more reading One of them, Nikolas's secretary, was among them.
Upon seeing Nikolas, the secretary glared at him with a mixture of bitterness and sorrow, before hiding his face in his hands and quietly sobbing.
Nikolas, unfazed, ignored the secretary's reaction and turned his attention to Daniela. She sat on the sofa, casually chatting and laughing with Hamilton, as if the calamity had never occurred.
Locking eyes with Nikolas, Daniela asked, “Surprised to seehere, safe and sound?" Hamilton's expression hardened, his mood shifting instantly.
All of Nikolas's ambitions, his dreams of victory, evaporated the moment he stepped through the door. "Why are you here?" Nikolas demanded, unable to mask his disbelief.
He couldn't comprehend how they could still be alive. The sound of the elevator plummeting had been deafening, and the impact had been catastrophic.
Daniela should have been dead.
There was no possible way she could have survived. How could she possibly be sitting here now? It was completely incomprehensible!
Daniela's gaze was frosty as she responded, "If I weren't here, do you where think should be?"
Nikolas almost blurted a response but caught himself If Hamilton's done when he metHamilton's cold, menacing stare.