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Curtis lowered his head and looked at the little puppy in his lap. He didn\u2019t say a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI saw the news,\u201d Baz said as he sat across from him. \u201cThey\u2019re saying Mr. Harold wants you to hand over full control of Lincoln Group?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There weren\u2019t many people in this world he trusted. But Baz was one of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only with Baz could he truly relax.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re giving it away just like that?\u201d Baz let out a small laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That wasn\u2019t the Curtis he knew. He never let things slide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baz knew Curtis too well. There was no way he would give up something that was his without a fight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If he really wanted to return the company, he would first drain it dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis had the skill to do it. He had people who believed in him, loyal senior executives and top engineers who would follow him without hesitation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He could walk away with the company\u2019s core talents and leave nothing but an empty shell behind. He could cut off the supply and bring everything crashing down. But doing that would make Harold his enemy for life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baz understood what was going on in Curtis\u2019s mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was torn and struggling.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Curtis,\u201d Baz sighed, \u201cyou\u2019re too kind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
People called Curtis a monster. They said he was cold, ruthless, and controlling\u2013even a demon who killed his own mother.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Baz knew the truth. Curtis\u2019s pain came from being too kind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The reason he didn\u2019t completely destroy the company was because, deep down, he still cared about the bond between him and Harold as grandfather and grandson.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Harold had gone too far this time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cMy younger brother,\u201d Curtis said quietly. \u201cHe\u2019s actually a pretty good kid.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis wanted to groom him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baz exhaled slowly. He could see Curtis was getting soft again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cYou\u2019re feeding the wolf that\u2019ll bite you,\u201d Baz shook his head. \u201cThat kid is only 19. He hasn\u2019t seen how dark this world can get. Maybe he really is pure right now, but people don\u2019t stay pure. Human nature never survives a real test.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baz thought of Harold. Back when he was strong and full of pride, he wanted to beat Michael half to death for being useless.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now? As he grew old and weak, all he could remember was how hard Michael\u2019s life had been.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s how people are. Hearts change. Feelings shift. Loyalty fades.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baz didn\u2019t want Curtis to place any hope on Denton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Because when that day came, when Denton changed, he worried Curtis would be hurt again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMaybe you\u2019re right,\u201d Curtis agreed. Maybe at 19, Denton was still pure. But what about when he turned 29? Or 39?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Could he hold on to his pure intention?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Would he still stand by Curtis? Or would he fight to protect his shares in Lincoln Group? Would he change for his future, his children, or simply because life forced him to?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a quiet, bitter laugh. He had made a rash decision this time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He shouldn\u2019t expect anything from anyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes,\u201d Baz said quietly, gently stroking the tiny puppy curled in Curtis\u2019s arms, \u201cpeople aren\u2019t as loyal as dogs.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The little puppy didn\u2019t move. It lay there quietly, like it already knew who its humans were.\u00a0<\/p>\n
People change too easily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once a puppy chooses its human, it stays loyal for life.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBaz,\u201d Curtis said softly, his eyes calm but sharp, \u201cI want to take a gamble.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He wanted to see whether Denton would let him down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The next morning, Lincoln Group held a press conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis officially stepped down from the board of directors. He resigned as CEO, resigned as president, and walked away from the company completely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment the news broke, the media in Harborton exploded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before long, Haldoria was boiling too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was Curtis. He was known as the young legend of the Harborton business world. He had taken Lincoln Group to its peak, and now he walked away?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was he really giving everything up to pave the way for his younger brother?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reporters flooded the entrance of the company. Streets were blocked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis himself stood before them and confirmed it. He was leaving Lincoln Group.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And Harold? All that he saw was Denton.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold had always been frail and rarely appeared in front of the media. But today, he looked well\u2013dressed and full of spirit as he walked into the press conference. Harold was flanked by Denton, Michael, and Juliet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis had just announced his resignation. The moment he stepped down, Harold stepped forward with a smile and placed Denton in front of all the cameras.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was clear. He wanted the world to know that the next leader of the company was this 19- year\u2013old young man.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In an instant, Denton became the center of every headline.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is my grandson,\u201d Harold said proudly. \u201cHe\u2019s been studying abroad. He was too young, so we didn\u2019t introduce him to the public. But now he\u2019s in college \u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Flashes burst from cameras. Reporters leaned forward. Denton stood there, trying to look calm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis left the stage quietly without looking back. Kenneth watched him with pain in his eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis didn\u2019t say a word. He walked toward the exit, but just before leaving, he paused and glanced back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Harold looked radiant\u2013almost younger, joyful, and proud.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis let out a faint, mocking smile. Then he walked away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, should we go back to the hotel?\u201d Kenneth asked softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not the president of Lincoln Group anymore,\u201d Curtis said, voice low and steady.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kenneth\u2019s eyes grew red. \u201cYou\u2019re not leaving me behind, are you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis rubbed his brow, tired but calm. \u201cTake me to Ainsworth Group.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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