0046.

CEDRIC'S POV

I sat in my office, surrounded by my loyal right-hand men, Jason and Felix. We were discussing our plan to take down Zac and Hailey, and I could barely contain my excitement.

"Gentlemen, the time has come," I said, my voice low and calculated. "Matilda is getting more and more desperate by the day. She's blinded by her desire for power and revenge, and she doesn't even realize she's playing right into our hands."

Jason and Felix exchanged a knowing glance. They had been with me since the beginning, and they knew exactly what I was capable of.

"So, what's the plan?" Jason asked, his voice eager.

"We'll let Matilda think she's in charge, of course," I said with a smirk. "She'll lead the charge against Zac and Hailey, and we'll be right behind her, pulling the strings. Once they're out of the way, we'll make our move and take the throne for ourselves."

Felix nodded, his eyes gleaming with ambition. "And what about Matilda? She's not going to just hand over the throne to us,