Chapter 932

Each McCoy shot the other a look, seeing the same reluctance reflected back.

Brad had already confronted Daniela but didn't get what he wanted. None of them dared push her further.

They turned to leave when Jules let out a low laugh."Daniela, we don't mean to meddle, but the baby you're carrying might be the first boy in our family.He means a lot to our traditions. This is serious, and we're deeply concerned."

Daniela flicked her eyes over the McCoys, surprise flashing in them. With so many kids under their name, was this one child really that big a deal? She hadn't seen that coming.

Jules caught her puzzled look and added with a soft grin, "Here's the thing. When our father died, he left word.Whoever brings him a great-grandson into this world first gets to run McCoy Group. So, naturally, we care about the baby's gender. We do care about you too,of course."

Daniela had never given that old tale much thought She did remember skimming a file about their father's wishes, but it never seemed worth her time.She never had any appetite for the McCoy fortune anyway.

Even so, she couldn't hide her shock. "All these years, not one boy?" Her voice carried pure disbelief.

Silence draped itself over the McCoys. And like a spark to dry grass, her next question came quick.

"Your family tree has five branches. Hamilton has five sons: The rest have a flock of children. Some are already married off." She recalled staring at their massive family chart once, amazed by how crowded it looked. "How can they all be girls?"

She asked it without a hint of mockery, just honest wonder. Still, the McCoys bristled, feeling a slap in that innocent question.Daniela had hit where it hurt most. They all tasted that burn. A single careless.truth could cut deeper than a knife.

Daniela let out a light laugh."So the real trouble sits right in your own family. You're all worked up thinking my baby's a boy who'll swipe McCoy Group from under you, right?"

Brad never thought Jules would spill their father's will to Daniela. Wasn't that like handing their secrets to someone who might use it against them? Could Jules be any more clueless?

"That's not quite it. What I mean is-McCoy Group isn't something you want, right?" Jules locked eyes with Daniela, silently begging her to say she didn't care 'about the family's riches, just like she rejected their name. Jules even had a lawyer on standby.

"Daniela, I know wealth means nothing to you.Money's the last thing on your mind. Look. If you truly don't want a cent, I brought a lawyer today. You can sign this paper and officially give up any right to the McCoy fortune. Once it's sealed, I promise life here in Oiscoll will be smooth for you."

When Jules stopped talking, he watched her like·a hawk, almost itching to drag her over to sign that waiver.

Daniela eyed the document now sitting before her and let out a quiet laugh. "You're chasing the wrong problem."

The McCoys went stiff, staring at her in blank confusion.

Daniela lifted her chin and said, "You keep pointing fingers at me, scared this baby will mess up your share. But the real trouble? It's hidden somewhere else. You just haven't seen it yet. Got it?”

As they stepped out, the McCoys still looked dazed and baffled.

Jules muttered, "What did Daniela mean? Where's this so-called big problem she claims we've missed?Is she saying McCoy Group is in trouble right now and we're blind to it because we're too busy fussing over her? But what trouble could there be? Hamilton isn't even running the show. Josh is. He's our eldest brother. He'd never betray us. So what game is Daniela playing at?"