15:46 Wed, Jan 7 Gd.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 324 Returned to the Lincoln Estate\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 324 Returned to the Lincoln Estate\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana\u2019s grandmother, Audrey Barton, was the real Barton heiress.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jeremy had married into the Bartons, so every child used the Barton last name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Time cannot defeat beauty. The old, faded photo made Adriana stop and stare for a long while.\u00a0<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now she understood why Jeremy kept looking at her the first time they met and said, \u201cYou look the same. You really look the same.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It turned out Adriana looked exactly like her grandmother.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the Lincoln Estate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Adriana returned to the Lincoln Estate, she felt that everything was different.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Harold was gone, and the entire estate felt cold and empty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana stepped into the living room and saw Savannah there as well. Savannah was already acting as if the house belonged to her, behaving like the lady of the home and ordering the housekeeper around.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she noticed Adriana come in, she did not even pretend to be polite. \u201cNora, get her a glass of water,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah spoke in an easy tone, giving orders to the housekeeper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana quietly glanced at Nora. The original housekeeper at the Lincolns had been replaced. The housekeeper was someone new.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She had noticed it the moment she arrived\u2013every servant and helper who used to work here had been replaced.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With no real master left\u2013Curtis and Harold were both gone\u2013and Denton still young, studying at school and getting ready to leave for Pastalia in the summer, this house was now under Ernest\u2019s control.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter how arrogant Savannah was, she couldn\u2019t replace the servants unless Ernest agreed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Replacing all the old servants so quickly showed how careless Ernest was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He probably never expected Adriana to come back and stay at the Lincoln Estate again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis place really looks like your home now,\u201d Adriana said, sitting in the main seat and smiling coldly at Savannah. \u201cHarold left all the property, except the company shares, to Curtis. Curtis has passed away. As his wife and only heir, this estate belongs to me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah\u2019s expression darkened. She wanted to act boldly, but the two bodyguards standing behind Adriana made her hesitate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, my dad has been the Lincolns\u2018 butler for many years. He has worked hard here for many years. I only came to see him. You\u2019re thinking too much,\u201d Savannah said, forcing herself to hold it in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana gave a small nod, her eyes moving over the furniture and decorations. \u201cI remember Harold kept many antiques and valuable items here. They\u2019re all listed in the family inventory. Do you know where your dad moved them?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah stiffened and was about to answer when Ernest rushed in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, I was busy taking care of the Lincolns\u2018 matters, Sorry for the delay. I\u2019ll have the kitchen start cooking right away. Let\u2019s cat together tonight,\u201d Ernest said quickly, still acting like a kind elder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His acting was truly impressive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cErnest, you\u2019re the Lincolns\u2018 butler, that\u2019s even better. Let\u2019s count everything in the house,\u201d Adriana said as she looked at him. \u201cYou know I\u2019m also leaving for Pastalia. The property Curtis left me, along with my own money, has all been invested in Ainsworth Group. I don\u2019t have much cash now. Help me sort through the antiques, paintings, and decorations in this house. I\u2019ll have someone take them to auction.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ernest\u2019s expression changed for a moment, but he quickly stayed calm. \u201cAdriana, these things hold Mr. Harold\u2019s memories. He gave clear orders that nothing in the house should be sold. Everything was meant to be passed down to the next generation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana looked at him for a long time. Passing them down? What a joke. He clearly wants to keep everything for himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana said calmly, \u201cErnest, I feel bad about this too. That\u2019s why I went to the cemetery first and talked to Harold. I don\u2019t have much money right now, but I am carrying the Lincolns\u2018 child. These items are meant for the next generation, and I need to make sure that child can live well.\u201d She stood up and placed one hand on her stomach.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ernest\u2019s expression turned dark and tense.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah snapped. \u201cSo you\u2019re in a hurry to turn everything into money? Don\u2019t forget Denton gets his part\u00a0<\/p>\n
too!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana looked straight at her. \u201cThe will is very clear. The entire estate was given to Curtis. Do you want me to bring in a lawyer to explain it to you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah bit her lip and fell silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana then faced Ernest again. \u201cErnest, the Lincolns\u2018 matters are almost settled. I plan to sell this house as well. I\u2019ll give you a good retirement payment to thank you for all your years of work here. After that, please stay home and enjoy your retirement.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was clearly telling Ernest to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ernest\u2019s face went completely dark. He was just about to drop his polite act.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAdriana, I heard you returned to Harborton and came to the Lincoln Estate, so I rushed over. Perfect timing. Let\u2019s have dinner together tonight,\u201d a voice said from the door. Justin walked in, smiling at Adriana.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was there to smooth things over. Curtis had sent him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 324 Returned to the Lincoln Estate\u00a0<\/p>\n
+20 Free Coins\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adriana was smart. She had already noticed something was wrong with Ernest. Curtis knew Ernest could be cruel, and he worried that if Adriana pushed him too far, Ernest might hurt her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Ernest saw Justin arrive, his expression changed at once. He put his polite mask back on, smiled, and said, \u201cMr. Justin is here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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