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\u201cMr. Fowler, must you state the obvious? The moment Mr. Lincoln established his new company, he had a target on his back. All those fair\u2013weather sycophants are desperate to keep him down in the dirt forever. They\u2019d probably prefer it if he just \u2026 \u201d Kenneth made a subtle throat\u2013slitting gesture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their sheer fear of Curtis said everything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan let out a nervous chuckle. He couldn\u2019t help but imagine the look on everyone\u2019s faces when they eventually discovered that Denton was merely a placeholder under a shareholding agreement, and that the true power behind the rapidly rising Ainsworth Group was, in fact, Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The thought alone was deeply satisfying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Lincoln, the Haldoria Chamber of Commerce Gala is tomorrow night \u2026 If you\u2019re not planning to reveal your identity, perhaps you should skip it. If you show up as you are now, they\u2019ll eat you alive.\u201d Ronan offered an awkward smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He could already picture it\u2013walking into that ballroom would be like stepping into a den of wolves.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis twirled a pen between his fingers, a faint smile tugging at his lips. \u201cSince you put it that way \u2026 I find myself rather inclined to attend.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ronan and Kenneth exchanged a horrifying breath.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Well then. The gala tomorrow is going to be quite eventful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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At the villa, Adriana stood in the walk\u2013in closet, meticulously selecting Curtis\u2019s attire for the evening\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis one is perfect.\u201d She wore a champagne\u2013colored gown, and she had deliberately chosen a matching tie and cufflinks for Curtis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her subtle way of announcing to the entire venue that they belonged together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was accompanying him to the gala tonight. She knew there would be plenty there to gloat and kick him while he was down. But Curtis was also undeniably brilliant, and she equally expected others\u2014people who once feared approaching him\u2013might now see an opportunity and extend an olive branch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana intended to ensure her husband would not be lured away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cMmm, it\u2019s perfect,\u201d Curtis agreed, his smile gentle. He saw right through her little scheme, and it delighted him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you absolutely sure about going?\u201d Adriana looked up at him, her concern evident. \u201cBut then again, networking could help your new venture \u2026 if nothing else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCurtis \u2026 what about Ainsworth?\u201d she finally asked, unable to hold back any longer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Couldn\u2019t he leverage his connection to the company now? The thought of him walking into that lion\u2019s den completely unarmed pained her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAinsworth is still in its crucial growth phase,\u201d he explained, ruffling her hair. \u201cIf our connection becomes public knowledge now, all that concentrated fire aimed at me would instantly shift to destroying it. It\u2019s better to let Ainsworth continue its rise under the radar, using this very chaos as cover.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t announce it for a reason. With all the predators in their circle focused solely on ensuring he never got back up, their attention wasn\u2019t on Ainsworth. Moreover, his exit from Lincoln Group had many partners questioning Denton\u2019s capabilities and seeking new alliances. It was a significant opportunity for Ainsworth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana understood immediately, nodding in acquiescence. \u201cAll right. I trust your judgment.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing her heartfelt concern, a sudden, uncharacteristic urge to be pampered washed over him. \u201cThen\u2026 what if someone bullies me at the gala?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana looked at his \u201cpitiful\u201d expression, and a fierce, protective instinct surged within her. \u201cThen I\u2019ll defend you!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Curtis laughed softly and took her hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was time to go see the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Time to watch some masks fall, and discern friends from foes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The moment Curtis and Adriana entered the.grand ballroom where the gala was going full swing, all eyes, as always, shifted to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But unlike before, the people who once rushed forward to greet him now kept their distance, their expressions unreadable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Adriana tightened her hold on his arm, hoping he felt no sting from the sudden coldness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A low murmur rippled through the crowd. No one dared to be the first to approach him. Aligning with Curtis would also risk being marked as targets by the powerful enemies he had undoubtedly made.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, who wished to be dragged into someone else\u2019s downfall?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, well, if it isn\u2019t Mr. Lincoln?\u201d a voice called out from the crowd as a man stepped forward. The greeting was pointed, its malice thinly veiled. \u201cHeard you left the Lincoln Group. Found a new position somewhere yet?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
This man had once been a supplier Curtis blacklisted for cutting corners on a major project, and had held a grudge ever since.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was his perfect chance for payback.\u00a0<\/p>\n
before you \u201cI also heard your startup isn\u2019t going well,\u201d the man continued. \u201cYou should give up lose more. I have an opening in my company\u2019s warehouse management. It\u2019s a nice, easy job- let\u00a0<\/p>\n
you retire early and enjoy life.\u201d He laughed, prompting a few sycophantic chuckles from those around him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana scanned the faces, a bunch of opportunists, weak\u2013willed creatures who worshipped the powerful and stepped on the fallen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEven without the Lincoln Group, my husband\u2019s starting point remains lightyears beyond anything you could ever hope to achieve. What a pathetic clown. Just look at you,\u201d She turned her attention back to the sneering man. \u201cEveryone here should take a good, long look at this man\u2019s character before considering partnership. Someone this petty and narrow\u2013minded will never achieve anything significant. Offend him once, and he\u2019ll trample you next.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Uneasy glances spread through the crowd.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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