Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 328

Chapter 328 The Ruthless Curtis

He faked his death so he could get out of all the trouble.

If he stayed alive, the people hiding in the shadows would keep following hi

he was dead would they stop paying attention.

Honestly, Curtis could be pretty ruthless.

Only if everyone thought

But what else could he do? His wife was pregnant. A pregnant woman needed someone to protect her.

“Denton’s still young. I hope he can resist temptation and not get tricked,” Adriana said with a sigh.

“If he can’t even survive something this simple, how is he supposed to run Lincoln Group?” Curtis said calmly.

Still, Adriana noticed a hint of helplessness and worry in his voice.

At least Denton had his older brother watching over him–protecting him and warning him ahead of time.

Curtis had to fight alone back then, one hard step at a time.

Those people liked using traps with women–cheap, but effective. They even tried it on Curtis before, but he had seen right through it.

“Ernest seems suspicious,” Adriana said, looking up at Curtis.

“Yeah, no need to poke the bear just yet,” Curtis replied. He already knew Ernest’s problem. To handle him, Curtis had to work through Denton.

Adriana understood now. If she could figure it out, Curtis surely had already thought of it and made a plan.

At a villa in Haldoria.

Denton was packing his things in his room when Lily walked in wearing only a bathrobe.

She had to get close to him physically before he left.

That was the task Savannah had given her.

“Denton, when you go abroad, can I come with you?” Lily’s voice trembled. “I don’t want to be away from you.”

Denton looked at her seriously. “I’m going to study. It’s not a good idea to bring you. You wouldn’t get a

visa either.”

He was as straight–laced as ever.

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Lily froze. She really couldn’t get a visa.

“Denton, I’m always thankful to you. And you like me too, right? Before you leave… can we… together?” She wrapped her arms around him from behind as she spoke.

sleep

Denton pulled out a disease test kit from the drawer. “Yolanda said before doing that, we both need to check for infectious diseases. That way, you can feel safe, and I’d be responsible.”

Lily stiffened, then flinched and let go, her face turning pale. “Denton, we don’t… need that, right? I trust

you, we…”

Denton was firm. “No. I have to be responsible.”

He opened the kit, pricked his finger, and ran the test.

Once he saw he was clear, he handed her the other kit. “Your turn?”

Lily’s face had gone pale. She held the test kit, hesitating for a long moment. “Denton, I’m not feeling well all of a sudden. Let’s do it another day…”

Then she ran away.

Denton’s expression turned cold. If she was that scared of a simple test, it was clear that Savannah’s plan was to use a woman to ruin him.

That was cruel.

If they wanted to play dirty, he wouldn’t go easy either.

Before leaving the country, Denton stopped by the Lincoln Estate.

“Denton, why didn’t you go with Lily? I heard you two are dating?” Savannah greeted him with a smile.

Denton nodded. “She’s a good person, but her situation is complicated. She can’t get a visa, so I can’t take her with me. I’ll come back to visit her often.”

Savannah’s smile wavered for a moment, then returned. “Since you’re dating, you should stick together. Want me to help get her a visa?”

Denton looked at her seriously. “If the relationship is strong, distance won’t break it. If we can’t wait two years, then we’re not meant to be.”

For some reason, Savannah felt his tone was cold today, but she didn’t push. “Okay, we’ll do it your way.”

She wouldn’t press too hard yet. She planned to find a way to send Lily abroad to see Denton. After being apart for a long time, their connection would flare up. And if Denton caught HIV, she could completely

control him.

Then she could use it to blackmail him and take control of the Lincoln Group.

“Savannah, I don’t really have power in the company. The executives are all my brother’s old team. How

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Savannah was a little surprised. “You want to take over Lincoln Group now? I thought you were waiting until after graduation?”

Denton’s voice lowered. “My brother’s dead. If I wait two more years, who knows what will happen? It’s better to take over now.”

Savannah hesitated. Let him take control now? She didn’t even have leverage on him yet. What if….

“I know I don’t know much yet. I’m young, inexperienced, and they won’t easily listen to me. But you’re Grandpa’s chosen talent, and you have influence in the company. Once I secure control, I want you as CEO. That way, while I’m abroad, you can help run Lincoln Group,” Denton said with a smile.

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