Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297 A Fool

That face wasn’t the one she showed Adriana.

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“He’s living in the Lincoln Group’s penthouse suite, and that place costs about one point three million. And you’re telling me he needs pity?” Curtis let out a quiet laugh. “Savannah, I get that Grandpa trained you to support him, but you’re coddling him way too much.”

Savannah’s face went pale. That penthouse wasn’t just expensive. Even if you had the money, you might not get in. The place had airtight security. If she wanted to mess with Denton, like installing a hidden camera or trying to catch dirt on him, it wouldn’t work.

That hotel had cleaners every single day. No one got through unless Denton said so. Even if she smuggled a pinhole camera in, it’d be gone the moment security swept the place. Those security checks happened nonstop. It was a locked–down fortress.

Savannah gave it a second, then smiled. “Curtis, he can’t live in a hotel forever. Look at the trash people are saying online. They think you’re out to crush your own brother. You won’t even give him a single place to live. It’s killing your reputation, and it could wreck your company before it gets off the ground.”

“Doesn’t bother me. People talking doesn’t affect me much,” Curtis said without emotion. He already knew what Savannah was aiming for.

Harold must’ve been out of his mind thinking this girl was some prodigy.

What a joke. She wasn’t smart. She was just plain nasty.

“Curtis, you really don’t care about your name? What about Adriana? The school’s talking. They say she’s just in it for the money. They say marrying you cursed your life. That she’s hanging around for your inheritance. That she’s the one driving you to destroy your own brother,” Savannah pushed.

“That right?” Curtis looked straight at her. “And you, as someone the Lincolns picked and trained themselves, heard all this garbage and didn’t shut it down the second it started? Then why the hell did they even bother investing in you?” His voice was low. The anger was sharp

and clear.

Savannah’s chest seized. She didn’t expect him to be this cold.

“Curtis, I shut it down the moment I heard it, but it spread too fast. There were just too many people-” Savannah tried to explain.

“Let me put it clearly. You’re a dog the family raised. If you can’t stop a rumor from spreading, that just means you’re worthless. And a worthless dog disappoints its owner.” Curtis didn’t even blink. “I’ll have someone track the source of this garbage. When I do, you’d

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better handle it. The family doesn’t keep useless logs.”

Then he got into the car and drove away.

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Savannah stood frozen. Her face looked like she’d seen a ghost. Her eyes shimmered with hate.

She clenched both fists tight, then spun and kicked the trash can beside her. The loud metallic clatter broke the silence.

“That crown won’t stay on your head forever, Curtis.”

She bit down hard and walked away.

At school.

Adriana and Yolanda were practicing their Pastalian. Denton bounced over, eager to join the conversation.

Savannah marched in with a face like a storm cloud. She gave a cold huff, threw Adriana a cutting glare, then grabbed Denton’s arm and started pulling him away.

Denton didn’t want to go. He shot a helpless look at Yolanda and Adriana, begging with his eyes. Neither one of them moved.

In the end, he had no choice but to follow.

“Where are we even going?” Denton asked, his voice confused.

“I’m buying you a villa in Haldoria. With my money,” Savannah snapped. “Curtis and Adriana are out of control.” Her tone was sharp. She had already decided. She’d drain every last cent if she had to. Denton was getting out of that hotel.

You don’t win without a gamble.

Getting him out was her first step.

Eventually, Denton and everything tied to the Lincoln Group would be under her thumb. This wasn’t a loss. This was an investment.

Denton stared at her. She wanted him out of that place so badly? Unbelievable. She really was poison.

“Ms. Feron, I really don’t mind living at the hotel. The rooms are spotless, they clean every day, and it’s convenient for me. Plus, the hotel’s part of the Lincoln Group, so I don’t feel bad

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staying there. That penthouse suite was meant for the person running the company anyway,” Denton said, turning her down.

“You’re a future CEO. You’re supposed to inherit the Lincoln Group. And you don’t even own a decent place in Haldoria? Do you have any idea what people are going to say? This crowd worships status. If you look weak, they’ll crush you without thinking. You want to survive in this circle? You need to look the part. We’re buying a villa,” Savannah said as she grabbed his arm and started pulling.

“Ms. Feron, you’re being impulsive. Buying a house isn’t the same as picking up breakfast from a food cart. We need to slow down and actually talk this through,” Denton said quickly, pulling his arm back.

Savannah eased up, not wanting to raise his guard. “Alright. After school, let’s hit some sales offices. We’ll take a look. If something catches your eye, then we can talk. Don’t worry about the money. You’ve got real potential. And Harold asked me to watch over you. I know you won’t forget that.”

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