Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 296

Chapter 296 No Way Out

+20 Free Coins

“I suggest you to have him leave for now, so Curtis won’t get angry when he sees him,” Matthew said in a low voice.

“Matthew, stop stirring up trouble here. Don’t you just want to take this chance to seize all the shares and control of the Langford Group and push me out of the company? Talk again after you actually secure the cooperation,” Rex snapped through clenched teeth.

“He won’t leave? Fine, then I will.” Matthew looked at Raymond. With no other choice, Raymond could only tell Rex to leave first.

Rex clenched his fists in rage and turned to go.

“Leave through the back door. Know your place. A rat from the gutter should leave through the sewer,” Matthew said calmly.

Rex trembled with anger, pointed at Matthew, then took the back elevator and left.

Raymond believed Matthew was easy to control and that the shares and authority could still be taken back later, but Rex did not believe that at all. He absolutely could not let Matthew secure Curtis’s cooperation so easily.

As soon as Rex left, the elevator doors opened, and Curtis walked out.

“Ah, Mr. Lincoln, your visit truly honors Langford Group,” Raymond said, playing the part of the courteous old fox. “This investment is a big deal. Let’s discuss it in the conference room.”

Curtis’s attitude was extremely cold, even a little arrogant.

Everyone here could act, after all.

“Who’s actually in charge at the Langford Group right now? If Matthew isn’t the one holding power, then there’s nothing for us to talk about,” Curtis said bluntly.

Raymond’s mouth twitched slightly. “Haha. Of course, Matthew is my successor. The handover procedures are underway, though there are some complications.”

Curtis nodded. “Alright. I’m not in a hurry. We’ll talk once Matthew is fully in charge.”

With that, Curtis turned and left.

Matthew smirked. Curtis still had that infuriating way about him, and now it was actually useful.

Raymond’s face darkened as he shoved Matthew “Why are you still standing here? Go after

1/3

10.31 Fil, Jan 2

Chapter 296 No Way Out

him. No matter what, you have to keep him here”

Matthew nodded and followed him into the elevator.

45%

+20 Free Coins

On the other side, Raymond was frantic. As soon as he returned to his office, he called the person behind the scenes.

“Mister, please give me a bit more time…”

“I’ve been holding back from touching Curtis. Do you think I’m playing house with you?” The man’s voice on the other end was low and oppressive.

“It’s my incompetence for delaying things,” Raymond said in panic, wiping the sweat from his brow. “Please give me a little more time. I will definitely find a way to reasonably swindle all of Curtis’s money.”

“To ensure that the massive inheritance of the Lincolns falls into our hands, you must complete the plan as soon as possible.”

The man’s meaning was clear. Raymond needed to get the money first. Once Curtis had no more value, he could be killed.

However, Raymond was unwilling to hand over all the shares to Matthew, so the task had been delayed again and again.

It was obvious that Raymond was deeply afraid of the person behind the scenes.

This was someone whom even a man of Raymond’s status feared and had to obey with absolute loyalty.

Downstairs at the Langford Group.

Matthew walked Curtis out. “Raymond can’t handle the pressure anymore. He’ll definitely hand the shares over to me soon. The reason the people behind him haven’t made a move on you yet is that they want to swindle your money first. Once they get it, they’ll eliminate you. That way, Adriana and the child might still be safe.”

Matthew felt that now it came down to whether Curtis valued money more or Adriana more.

That huge fortune would become a death sentence for Adriana if anything happened to him.

“They want to play an extreme either–or with me, huh?” Curtis sneered. He toyed with a lighter in his hand, flicking it on, though he did not smoke. “I’ll handle it.”

“But you,” Curtis continued, “your father is a crafty old fox. If he’s willing to give you the

[1]

2/3

16:51 Fri, Jan 2

Chapter 296 No Way Out

+20 Free Coins

shares, he must have prepared thoroughly. If one day he demands the shares and control back, will you obediently compromise? For example, if he threatens you with your sister or with your mother?” Curtis needed to be sure Matthew was reliable.

Once he moved on to the next step of his plan, he wouldn’t be able to stay by Adriana’s side for the time being. He needed someone who could openly protect her.

Justin was struggling to survive himself, and Ainsworth Group was still in its development phase. Among everyone else, no one had a better identity or standing than Matthew.

“I know what you’re worried about. Anything that ends up in my hands isn’t something I’d let him take back so easily. I don’t deserve to fight for control of Lincoln Group if I can’t handle that,” Matthew said, reassuring Curtis.

Curtis nodded. Just as he was about to step out, he saw Savannah walking in.

“Curtis.” Savannah ran over with a smile and spoke in an intimate tone. “Curtis, can we talk for a moment?”

Curtis glanced at her and smiled faintly. “What’s so important?”

Matthew nodded and headed back inside.

“Curtis, you inherited all the Lincolns‘ assets, and Denton only inherited the company share He doesn’t work at the Lincoln Group, so he has no salary, and it’s not time for dividends yet. He’s really pitiful right now and can only stay in a hotel. Could you return that small villa to him? He’s your brother, after all,” Savannah said softly, acting coquettish.

3/3