Chapter 1030

Daniela's people were correct. Josh's car was actually.heading toward Daniela's place.

Daniela raised her gaze and addressed the wives of Kohen and Damon. "Why not take the kids back to your rooms?"

Both women hesitated momentarily, then realizing Daniela needed to handle something tricky and didn't want to scare the children. So they guided the kids to their rooms.

Daniela never anticipated Brad's lack of competence.He even got killed in a one-on-one fight with Josh.

She remained indoors, drinking juice while waiting for Josh.

Shortly afterward, a tremendous smash echoed at the mansion's barrier. Josh's car had rammed through the gateway.

Hamilton flinched. He darted outside and discovered Josh emerging from his car, covered in blood, gripping a knife.

The blood upon the knife remained recent, and Josh surged toward them. Hamilton reflexively shoved Daniela behind himself.

Daniela was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at Hamilton's back.

Despite his dyed hair, Hamilton's age was beginning to show,a few gray hairs peeking through.

He stood upright, thinner than other family members,and extended an arm behind protectively to shield Daniela.

He turned toward the house and roared, "Every man,get out here now!"

His roar snapped Daniela back to alertness as Josh quickly approached. She instantly attempted to pull Hamilton behind her. Yet he remained still.

Hamilton turned slightly toward Daniela and said firmly,"Don't worry. You're my family, and I'll guard you.Step away!"

Daniela blinked. Did he just say she was his family and he'd guard her?

Josh reached them in a flash, ruthlessly swinging the knife downward.

Hamilton's eyes widened as the blade soared above him.

Daniela tried dragging Hamilton behind her again. The blade slashed downward, cutting a gash into Hamilton's white shirt and leaving a thin injury on his skin, blood leaking outward.

Nikolas and others dashed from their quarters.Witnessing the attack, he yelled furiously, "What the hell are you doing?"

Josh appeared to awaken from his violent haze at Nikolas' shout, glancing at Hamilton and then Cedric,who emerged fromn the kitchen wielding a cleaver.

With a metallic clatter, Josh dropped his knife and bolted without turning around.

Everything had unfolded so rapidly, stunning the remaining McCoys.

Daniela responded fast, brows furrowed,preparing to dash outside.

However,Hamilton grabbed her wrist,face ashen and mouth quivering. "My goodness! You cannot step outside. Didn't you witness that lunatic? Remain here.Do not leave."

Daniela looked downward and noticed Hamilton's legs shaking.

She had no option but to stop. Hamilton didn't halt Cedric nor Nikolas.

They chased after Josh but returned thirty minutes later.

Nikolas gasped, "He escaped!"

Cedric's face was thunderous, obviously furious. Daniela had already summoned a doctor to tend to Hamilton's wound. Rising, she declared, "Brad's dead."

Hamilton's head jerked upward. "Josh did that? He's gone insane!"

Daniela added, "Seems like he's targeting me now.Take your family and return home. We don't need so many people here."

Hamilton instantly objected, "How could we? Josh is coming for you. How could we possibly leave?"

Hamilton was fiercely protective. If someone wasn't considered family, he showed indifference toward their situation. But once accepted, he involved himself in everything they did, worrying like any typical parent.

Daniela glanced at Hamilton's trembling legs and smiled. "Just go home. I've got this."

Truthfully, she felt faintly thrilled.

Hamilton protested, "No way, it's too dangerous Women and children should leave, and men should stay."

Daniela glanced toward Cedric, signaling him to convince Hamilton.

Cedric nodded and proposed Daniela proceed upstairs to shower first. She complied.

Cedric told the housekeeper to gather Hamilton's belongings and then coordinated transportation.

Hamilton stood, hands at waist, declaring, "I already said-I'm not departing!"

Cedric disregarded Hamilton and addressed the other McCoy relatives. "You've got one hour to leave."

The rest glanced between Cedric and Hamilton,evidently respecting Cedric more. Thus, they returned to their quarters to collect belongings.

Hamilton's expression darkened with rage.

Cedric gestured toward the seat across from the couch. "Take that one."

Hamilton sat, expression still furious.

Cedric, uncharacteristically soft,explained,"It's dangerous here. You can't stay."

Hamilton questioned, "Why can't I stay?"

Cedric elaborated, "Daniela's an elite mercenary.Even pregnant, she can easily defeat someone like Josh.And I, as the Lone Wolf's leader, am more than able to protect us as a full-grown man. I believe you understand that well."

He looked toward Hamilton's ripped shirt. "However,you stand no chance in combat."

Hamilton opened his mouth, reluctant to agree.

Cedric pressed on, "The incident just now proves my point."

Hamilton scowled, temporarily unable to respond.

Cedric remained blunt, unlike Daniela's gentler approach.

Had Hamilton known that, he'd have chosen to negotiate with Daniela.

Cedric,unaffected by Hamilton's reactions, sat upright,palms planted firmly on his knees, posture calm and firm, embodying a family leader.

Hamilton suddenly understood he truly had aged.

Once, his choices governed the household without question. But now, they followed Cedric.

Cedric rarely spoke, almost never. But when he did,neither Nikolas nor others dared object.

Just earlier, Cedric issued a command,and they simply glanced briefly at Hamilton before returning to gather their things.

Hamilton felt a storm of emotions-moved yet satisfied.

He had someone capable of continuing their legacy.

He could finally relax and pass on the duty of overseeing his family to Cedric.