Chapter 216 A War Between Brothers\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 216 A War Between Brothers\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLeave him alone.\u201d Curtis spoke in a low voice, lighting his cigarette.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Harold was an old fox. He didn\u2019t trust Curtis; that old man worried Curtis would try something against Denton. That\u2019s why he planted a bomb ahead of time to deal with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid Mr. Harold threaten you?\u201d Kenneth asked quietly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah.\u201d Curtis didn\u2019t explain further.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He never thought that one day, his grandfather would turn against him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Curtis went to pick up Adriana, Harold had called him. He told Curtis that Denton had agreed to join the international class. He also said the boy had potential and that Curtis should help him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In truth, it was a warning. \u201cI\u2019m going to groom Denton now. He\u2019ll replace you and take over the company.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold also reminded him deliberately that since Adriana just lost a baby, she should rest for a while before trying again. That having another child too soon would be bad for her health.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But what Harold really meant was this. If Adriana can lose one child, she can lose a second. As long as she gets pregnant before Denton takes over the company, he\u2019ll take care of the baby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a cold, mocking laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold had crossed the line. The two had a fall out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, what do you plan to do?\u201d Kenneth asked quietly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis didn\u2019t answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wondered what Harold\u2019s face would look like when he found out Adriana was actually the real heiress of the Bartons. Curtis was looking forward to seeing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But knowing how unhinged Harold was lately, if he ever discovered that, he might do something insane and actually get rid of Adriana\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave someone protect my wife around the clock,\u201d Curtis ordered. \u201cBut don\u2019t stay too close. Don\u2019t disrupt her daily life.\u201d He didn\u2019t want an open fight with Harold. \u201cKeep a tight watch on the deal with Pastalia. Nothing can go wrong. Once Adriana heads there, I\u2019ll shift my focus to Pastalia too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 216 A War Between Brothers\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cMr. Langford couldn\u2019t win against us. Don\u2019t worry, Boss,\u201d Kenneth said confidently. Their business partners in Pastalia preferred Curtis anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis nodded. He didn\u2019t want to drive Harold to his death. If he couldn\u2019t fight him, at least he could avoid him. Honestly, he just wanted to drop everything and spend two quiet years with Adriana in Pastalia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harborton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Night had settled over the Dreamnight Lounge. The garden was quiet, and Harold was still outside, carefully trimming a flower he\u2019d planted in the shade.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The butler walked over, clearly uneasy. \u201cMr. Harold, Mr. Matthew is here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold set down the pruning shears and nodded. \u201cLet him in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Harold \u2026\u201d Ernest hesitated but decided to speak anyway. \u201cDo you really have to do this to Mr. Curtis?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold sighed. \u201cYou and I both know Curtis. From the moment Michael and Denton came back, we had fallen out. With Curtis\u2019s temper, once we\u2019re openly against each other, how could he ever tolerate Michael and Denton?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
One side was his only son and a grandson he adored. The other side was Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold knew the truth\u2013yes, all of them were his descendants. But Michael and Denton were not the same person. One was unreliable and careless. The other was innocent, kind, and yet to be tested by the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If Harold didn\u2019t raise Denton high enough, far above the reach of danger, then once he was gone, what waited for Michael and Denton would be Curtis. And Curtis would not show mercy. He would wipe them out completely, leaving no roots behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m doing this for the family,\u201d Harold whispered his voice tired. \u201cSo that after I\u2019m gone, they won\u2019t turn against each other. I don\u2019t want to see brothers become enemies.\u201d His shoulders looked thinner, his back slightly hunched, a proud man slowly growing old.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ernest understood his fears. He also felt sorry for Curtis, who had carried the family alone for so many years. But Ernest was just a butler. He couldn\u2019t choose sides. He couldn\u2019t change the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He let out a quiet sigh and helped Harold sit down on the garden bench.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moments later, Matthew arrived\u2013calm, polite, and controlled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Harold greeted him warmly, almost like he was welcoming his grandson. \u201cMatthew, since you came to Harborton to discuss business, I thought I should invite you over. You know, as the elder.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew nodded, offering a gentle smile. \u201cMy father asked me to send his regards to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold nodded back, his tone still kind, but his eyes were sharp. \u201cI heard,\u201d he began slowly, \u201cyou broke off the engagement with the Jones girl?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew paused, then nodded without saying a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold studied him carefully. \u201cThat girl, Adriana, used to follow you everywhere. You had feelings for her, didn\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew sat up straighter. He had already guessed what Harold was planning before he even arrived. \u201cHarold, you may as well say it plainly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matthew had always looked down on Harold\u2019s favoritism toward Denton. But in a way, he had helped create that himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Matthew\u2019s eyes, Denton was no different from any of his father\u2019s children born outside the family. A mistake. An accident. Someone who wasn\u2019t supposed to matter so much.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold leaned forward, voice low and meaningful. \u201cCurtis wants Adriana to give him a child. But I don\u2019t want Curtis having a child before Denton reaches Harborton\u2019s legal marriage age.\u201d Harold continued, eyes sharp. \u201cAdriana will leave soon to study abroad in Pastalia and Curtis will be busy managing the company. He won\u2019t be able to see her often. When people are apart, feelings change easily. You and Adriana already have history.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He signaled to Ernest, who brought over a folder. \u201cThis is a partnership deal with a company in Pastalia. I\u2019m giving this project to your company. That means you\u2019ll be able to stay in Pastalia for a while and spend time with Adriana. Let the feelings grow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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