Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 275

Chapter 275 A Stand–In

Moreover, the person backing Chandler still hadn’t been dug out. Jeremy didn’t even know how much longer he had to live. At his age, every extra day was a gift. He had to make sure Adriana had a way out,

“Mr. Jeremy, you suddenly announced your will, sent the impostor to prison, and expelled your son and granddaughter from the Bartons. Is it because you’ve already found your true heir?”

“Did you deliberately withhold this information out of concern for her safety?”

The reporters had already guessed it. Jeremy’s sudden decisiveness looked like he was clearly paving the way for someone. He must have already found the true Bartons‘ heir, the real Nicole.

Jeremy refused to answer and left early under Justin’s escort.

The fact that Jeremy didn’t answer the question directly was already very telling. The true Bartons‘ heir had been found, but for safety reasons, her identity wouldn’t be revealed yet.

All the media, and the people lurking behind them, began speculating about who this real Barton’s heir actually was.

“The reporters kind of make sense. Jeremy must have already found his real granddaughter. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be in such a hurry to kick out that impostor who stole someone else’s place,” Adriana said, holding Curtis’s hand and smiling at him. “If one day you still have to marry Nicole to make a comeback, then I hope you do.”

Curtis looked at Adriana and whispered in her ear, “Unless the Bartons‘ heir, the real Nicole, is you. Otherwise, I won’t marry her.”

Adriana laughed and hugged Curtis’s arm. “Alright, then. Let’s dream about it tonight.”

Curtis just smiled and said nothing.

Haldoria, Silverwave Hotel.

Irene stared at the overwhelming media coverage. Most of it was discussing the Bartons‘ inheritance battle and the identity of the true heir, the real Nicole.

She stormed into the hotel, pushing Gary away even though he hadn’t done anything wrong.

“Has Jeremy lost his mind? Chandler and Danielle haven’t been affected at all. Obviously, the person behind them stepped in! Why couldn’t he just hold on a little longer and let that impostor be arrogant for a few more days? Even I held back and didn’t keep Adriana by my side, but he couldn’t?”

Irene ranted angrily, then sat down, breathing hard.

“Babe, don’t be mad. You’re pregnant. Calm down, calm down. Jeremy must have his reasons. His health is getting worse. He’s probably afraid that if he suddenly dies, he won’t be able to protect Adriana. Isn’t this also him paving the way for her?” Gary hurried to comfort her.

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Irene leaned back on the couch and stayed silent for a long time. “Do you have any suspects for the person behind Chandler?”

Gary shook his head. “Anyone who can scheme against two of Harborton’s major families at the same time must be capable. They were definitely once a powerful family, now in decline. They might not be good at much else, but they’re extremely good at plotting. They’ve been scheming against the Bartons and the Lincolns for decades.”

Gary still couldn’t think of who it might be. “No, they even dragged the Harrisons into it.”

The hatred in Gary’s eyes deepened.

His sister, Curtis’s mother, had died because of this conspiracy and manipulation.

Gary had long suspected that his sister’s breakdown might not have been an accident, but something orchestrated.

“Who could possibly scheme against three of Harborton’s four great families at once?” Irene looked at Gary.

Harborton’s four great families had once been at their peak. The Bartons were originally at the top. The Lincolns surpassed them after Curtis took over. Gary had taken charge of Harrison Group, but Gary was an upright man. Harrison Group never declined, yet it was now far behind the Bartons and the Lincolns.

As for the remains one, always low–key and under the radar, that was the Gills of Harborton.

The current heir of the Gills was Marcus Gill. He was about five years older than Curtis. He never stood out or caused waves. Everywhere he went, he wore a smiling mask, and there was nothing particularly remarkable about him.

“If we rule out the Lincolns and the Bartons, that leaves only the Harrisons and the Gills,” Irene narrowed her eyes and deliberately grabbed Gary by the collar. “Could it be that you held a grudge over your sister’s death, and then…”

Gary helplessly raised both hands. “Babe, I was a late–in–life baby. My parents adored me. They didn’t raise a psycho! Besides, when my sister died, I was just a kid, barely older than Curtis. You think I could’ve schemed against her?”

Irene smiled. She trusted Gary. He didn’t have that kind of mind.

“Then it can only be the Gills,” Irene narrowed her eyes.

The Gills‘ current head was Marcus. They were far too low–key now. When something is too quiet, it’s suspicious.

“Whether it’s the Gills or not, once the impostor is exposed, a lot of people will shift their attention to the real Nicole. Adriana will be discovered sooner or later. That’ll be dangerous,” Irene fell silent for a moment, then looked at Gary. “Help me find someone. All conditions must match. Have the lunatic Chandler wanted dead cooperate, and we need a stand–in for Adriana.”

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