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Curtis had risked everything that should have been his to begin with.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How could he be so foolish?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cCurtis has offended many people,\u201d Justin warned Adriana quietly. \u201cTomorrow, once his grandfather holds that press conference and announces Curtis is leaving Lincoln Group, the vultures will come right away. If you want to stand by his side, you\u2019d better be unbreakable.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was a reminder to brace for the storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In a restaurant, Jeremy had chosen a private kitchen that only accepted one table a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t huge, but it was safe and quiet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had come to see Adriana in total secrecy, and he had to avoid everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeremy traveling to Haldoria was already risky. If Danielle or Chandler ever found out he met Adriana here now, it would only cause trouble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Justin stood outside the door and nodded to Adriana. She should go in alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hesitated, then stepped in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Barton,\u201d she greeted politely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeremy\u2019s eyes were slightly red. He looked at her for a long moment, almost lost in thought, unable to speak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana felt confused. \u201cMr. Barton?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Barton, the coffee is getting cold. I\u2019ll go get it refilled.\u201d Justin walked over and gently reminded him. He lifted the pot and walked out, leaving them alone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeremy finally came back to himself and smiled faintly. \u201cThe reason I asked you here is simple. I wondered if you\u2019d consider divorcing Curtis.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana lowered her gaze. As expected, he wanted her to leave Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her face pale a little, Jeremy rushed to explain. \u201cI\u2019m not trying to pressure you. I just want to hear your thoughts. Is there real love between you two? Or is it about the marriage contract and the money?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Jeremy wanted Adriana to make her own choice. If she didn\u2019t truly like Curtis and was only with him because of money, then they shouldn\u2019t stay married. He wanted her to decide for herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t care whether Curtis is the heir of Lincoln Group or not; as long as he doesn\u2019t want a divorce, I will never leave him,\u201d Adriana said seriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo you do have feelings for him?\u201d Jeremy nodded, satisfied. He had always liked Curtis to marry his granddaughter. When he learned Adriana was his granddaughter, he had been thrilled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This had to be destiny.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Maybe his family was meant to have Curtis as their son\u2013in\u2013law.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you know,\u201d Jeremy continued, \u201chis grandfather has found a new grandson? A very capable young man. People say he\u2019s excellent and he\u2019ll inherit everything. That means Curtis has basically been pushed out of the family.\u201d Jeremy sighed. He felt Harold had made a foolish choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But old people can be selfish. He couldn\u2019t change that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI know,\u201d Adriana said firmly. \u201cNo matter where Curtis stands, as long as he stays true to our love, I won\u2019t leave him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unless Curtis stopped loving her, Adriana would never choose to walk away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou will leave for Pastalia sooner,\u201d Jeremy said. \u201cIf Curtis has to start his own business, he\u2019ll be very busy. Even if he takes a job at another company, it will take time for him to settle in. He might not have time to visit you. You might not see each other for a long time. Can you really trust that neither of you will change?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana went quiet for a moment before she nodded. \u201cI believe in Curtis.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cVery well,\u201d Jeremy smiled and nodded. When Justin walked back in, he asked the waiter to start bringing in the food. \u201cEat more. Look how thin you are. Justin told me you\u2019re pregnant again. You need to take care of yourself and the baby now. Don\u2019t skip meals.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana looked at him in surprise. This was his reason to see her?\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no pressure. No threats. No forcing her to leave Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harborton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Nicole and Chandler invited Michael and Juliet to dinner at the most luxurious hotel in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chandler praised Michael endlessly, making him feel like he had stepped back into the most glorious days of his life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeremy had already made his decision. Tomorrow, he would hold a press conference to announce that Curtis would officially step down from Lincoln Group. The company\u2019s future would be handed to Denton. For now, an acting CEO would manage operations. Once Denton\u00a0<\/p>\n
would graduated, full control of the group\u00a0<\/p>\n
pass to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In an instant, Michael found himself back in the eyes of Harborton\u2019s elite.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, Denton was his eldest son. Even if people couldn\u2019t cozy up to Denton directly, they would first go through Michael.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the past few days, Michael and Juliet had been flattered and treated like royalty. They were glowing with pride.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis city really blinds people with its riches,\u201d Juliet said with a satisfied smile. She was now dressed head to toe in luxury brands and custom designer pieces.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She didn\u2019t carry the grace or presence that matched her outfit. Juliet liked wearing a crown without looking like a queen, but her social status had risen because of her son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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