Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231 A Gamble on the Heart

Curtis lowered his head and looked at the little puppy in his lap. He didn’t say a word.

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“I saw the news,” Baz said as he sat across from him. “They’re saying Mr. Harold wants you to hand over full control of Lincoln Group?”

Curtis nodded.

There weren’t many people in this world he trusted. But Baz was one of them.

Only with Baz could he truly relax.

“You’re giving it away just like that?” Baz let out a small laugh.

That wasn’t the Curtis he knew. He never let things slide.

Baz knew Curtis too well. There was no way he would give up something that was his without a fight.

If he really wanted to return the company, he would first drain it dry.

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.

He could walk away with the company’s 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.

Baz understood what was going on in Curtis’s mind.

He was torn and struggling.

“Mr. Curtis,” Baz sighed, “you’re too kind.”

People called Curtis a monster. They said he was cold, ruthless, and controlling–even a demon who killed his own mother.

But Baz knew the truth. Curtis’s pain came from being too kind.

The reason he didn’t completely destroy the company was because, deep down, he still cared about the bond between him and Harold as grandfather and grandson.

But Harold had gone too far this time.

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Chapter 231 A Gamble on the Heart

“My younger brother,” Curtis said quietly. “He’s actually a pretty good kid.”

Curtis wanted to groom him.

Baz exhaled slowly. He could see Curtis was getting soft again.

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“You’re feeding the wolf that’ll bite you,” Baz shook his head. “That kid is only 19. He hasn’t seen how dark this world can get. Maybe he really is pure right now, but people don’t stay pure. Human nature never survives a real test.”

Baz thought of Harold. Back when he was strong and full of pride, he wanted to beat Michael half to death for being useless.

Now? As he grew old and weak, all he could remember was how hard Michael’s life had been.

That’s how people are. Hearts change. Feelings shift. Loyalty fades.

Baz didn’t want Curtis to place any hope on Denton.

Because when that day came, when Denton changed, he worried Curtis would be hurt again.

“Maybe you’re right,” Curtis agreed. Maybe at 19, Denton was still pure. But what about when he turned 29? Or 39?

Could he hold on to his pure intention?

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?

Curtis let out a quiet, bitter laugh. He had made a rash decision this time.

He shouldn’t expect anything from anyone.

“Sometimes,” Baz said quietly, gently stroking the tiny puppy curled in Curtis’s arms, “people aren’t as loyal as dogs.”

The little puppy didn’t move. It lay there quietly, like it already knew who its humans were.

People change too easily.

Once a puppy chooses its human, it stays loyal for life.

“Baz,” Curtis said softly, his eyes calm but sharp, “I want to take a gamble.”

He wanted to see whether Denton would let him down.

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The next morning, Lincoln Group held a press conference.

Curtis officially stepped down from the board of directors. He resigned as CEO, resigned as president, and walked away from the company completely.

The moment the news broke, the media in Harborton exploded.

Before long, Haldoria was boiling too.

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?

Was he really giving everything up to pave the way for his younger brother?

Reporters flooded the entrance of the company. Streets were blocked.

Curtis himself stood before them and confirmed it. He was leaving Lincoln Group.

And Harold? All that he saw was Denton.

Harold had always been frail and rarely appeared in front of the media. But today, he looked well–dressed and full of spirit as he walked into the press conference. Harold was flanked by Denton, Michael, and Juliet.

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.

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