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After Michael married Juliet, life didn\u2019t get better. Michael was lazy and irresponsible. Juliet wasn\u2019t any better. Michael and Juliet were a perfect match, but for all the wrong reasons. Even though Denton grew up poor and had to take care of himself far too early, his childhood was still better than Curtis\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe company once lost billions because of Michael\u2019s careless mistake,\u201d Curtis said quietly. \u201cIt almost went bankrupt. To escape responsibility, he signed a paper giving up all rights to his inheritance. Back then, the family had no assets, only debt. He thought the family wouldn\u2019t survive. He was afraid of being dragged down with them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Later, when everything was on the edge of collapse, the Bartons stepped in. They saved Harold. They kept Lincoln Group alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They covered the huge financial holes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Years later, when Curtis returned and took over, Lincoln Group rose again. In just a few years, it reached the top.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis.\u201d Denton looked up, his voice soft. \u201cI won\u2019t fight you for it. I don\u2019t even deserve to.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis smiled a little. He flipped a lighter open and stared at the small flame. \u201cIt\u2019s not about whether you want to fight. Everyone wants you to. Grandpa is fighting for you.\u201d He looked straight at Denton. \u201cSo, you have to fight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton froze. His eyes widened in panic. \u201cCurtis \u2026 \u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you don\u2019t fight, more trouble will come,\u201d Curtis said. He wiped his hand towel and handed Denton his utensils. His voice was calm but heavy. \u201cCany\u00a0<\/p>\n
amp rusted?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton shot up from his chair so fast that he bumped into the table. His movements were clumsy, but his eyes were burning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis! Y\u2013You \u2026 You\u2019re willing to trust me?\u201d He was so excited that his tears almost shed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, if Curtis had asked him to risk his life, he would have.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His heart truly ached for Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Blood ties still mattered at this moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis didn\u2019t reply. He just looked at Denton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If a 19\u2013year\u2013old could fake this kind of sincerity, that would be terrifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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But Curtis didn\u2019t care. If Denton was pretending then he deserved to succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSit,\u201d Curtis said calmly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton sat right away and looked at him nervously. \u201cIf there\u2019s anything you need me to do, just tell me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf Grandpa asks you to take over the company, then take it,\u201d Curtis warned, \u201cbut do not marry Nicole.\u201d Nicole was an impostor, and marrying her would only bring trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I\u2019ll help you gain a solid place in Lincoln Group. But in the beginning, you must work hard and improve yourself. If your ability can\u2019t support your position, I won\u2019t hand the company over to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton got anxious. \u201cCurtis, I don\u2019t want it. That belongs to you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou really don\u2019t?\u201d Curtis raised a brow with a faint smirk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t.\u201d Denton shook his head hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen consider it as working for me,\u201d Curtis said, slowly turning the cup between his fingers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had no patience for scheming, even less for fighting his brother for power. \u201cDenton, I don\u2019t want us to destroy each other. Right now, it\u2019s pointless. You\u2019re not strong enough. Crushing you wouldn\u2019t even feel like a win. So I\u2019d rather raise you into someone who can share the weight with me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was overwhelmed. Denton was basically free labor delivered to his door\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2013I\u2019m willing to help you,\u201d Denton hurried to say. \u201cBut I don\u2019t want your things. Curtis. Just pay me a salary. Even if it\u2019s small.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He meant it. He wanted to help Curtis and stand by his side, but not to take what belonged to Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat I give you is what you deserve. What isn\u2019t yours\u2013don\u2019t try to take it. And even if you do, I won\u2019t hand it over,\u201d Curtis said, sounding more like a mentor than a rival as he guided Denton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton nodded obediently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A knock sounded at the door. The waiter stepped in and began setting the dishes on the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis didn\u2019t say anything more. Instead, he quietly picked up the fork and placed food onto Denton\u2019s plate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Other than Adriana, this was the first time he had ever served food to someone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Truth was, from the very first time he met Denton, Curtis didn\u2019t really dislike the\u00a0<\/p>\n
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And after he\u2019d learned more about him, that mild tolerance turned into a hint of sympathy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, anyone stuck with a father like Michael\u2013it was hard not to feel sorry for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis, Denton said earnestly, \u201cI\u2019ll work hard. I\u2019ll study and make myself stronger. When I go overseas and come back, I\u2019ll join the company and help you. If you don\u2019t trust me yet, we can secretly sign an agreement. I won\u2019t take any shares from Lincoln Group. And if we need to make it look good for Grandpa, I can just hold them on paper for you.\u201d He was only 19, but he understood everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis looked at him and let out a quiet laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A 19\u2013year\u2013old boy\u2013so sincere, so full of promise. But what about the future?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis knew how easily a person\u2019s heart could change.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s hope you keep that pure intention,\u201d he said. Then he called the waiter and ordered some food to take away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was bringing them back for Adriana.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Across the table, Denton was eating with complete focus. After all, food this expensive shouldn\u2019t be wasted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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