Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 332

Chapter 332 Infection

Lily’s eyes turned red, and tears rushed out all at once. “I’m sorry…”

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“If you work with me, at least I can make sure your life won’t be too miserable in the future.” Denton picked up the cigarette on the table and tried to light it.

He had never had these bad habits–he didn’t like smoking, and before he turned 18, he never drank

either.

In the past, he couldn’t even stand the smell of smoke, and he never had the money to afford cigarettes.

But now, dealing with people who schemed against one another while pretending to be cordial, it felt like he had to start smoking just to blend in with this crowd of mask–wearing pretenders.

The smoke stung his eyes so badly he could barely keep them open. Denton stayed quiet for a long time before speaking again. “I’m your only way out.”

He wasn’t wrong. Someone as ruthless as Savannah would never allow anyone to know too many of her secrets. Women like Lily were just pawns, and pawns only ever ended up in one place–in the ground.

Lily wiped her tears, finally understanding what Denton meant.

This really was her only way to survive. She had to gamble. If they won, she believed that with Denton’s character, he wouldn’t let her end up in total ruin. “Okay. I’ll help you.”

Denton nodded. “Get some sleep.”

“Denton … can I ask you something?” Lily hesitated for a long time before finally speaking. “From the very first time we met, have you only ever been using me? Have you ever… felt the tiniest trace of affection for me?”

Denton barely even thought about it. “Sorry. No.”

He didn’t want to lie to Lily, and he didn’t want to give her any illusions.

Lily looked at him through reddened eyes, and the tears started flowing again.

She had pretty much guessed the answer already, but she’d still been hoping he might say something vague–something she could use to comfort herself. Denton, however, wouldn’t even bother to coax her with a white lie.

“Denton … do you have someone you like?” Lily pulled the blanket tight around herself and looked over at

him.

Denton fell silent. A face flashed through his mind, but even he wasn’t sure if that feeling counted as “liking.” “Maybe… but she doesn’t like me.”

He thought of Yolanda, but Yolanda liked mature, steady men. From head to toe, including his toenails, he didn’t meet a single one of her standards.

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There was an age gap between him and Yolanda that he could never cross.

He hated that he’d been born at the wrong time, hated that he’d been born too late.

But that was a fact he couldn’t change.

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“The woman you like is definitely going to be very happy,” Lily whispered, slowly closing her eyes and turning her back to him.

In this lifetime, she wasn’t going to run into love again.

If there was a next life, she hoped she would never meet scum.

Early the next morning, Denton went to the Lincoln Group with Ernest. Savannah grabbed Lily by the arm. “Did it work?”

Lily nodded. “It all happened too suddenly, so we didn’t use protection. I need to go buy a morning–after pill.”

Savannah let out a breath, a smile curling at the corners of her mouth. “Don’t let anything go wrong. Once Denton realizes he’s been infected, there’ll be no turning back.”

Lily’s eyes grew red again. “Savannah

…

if Denton finds out someday, he’s definitely going to kill me. When that happens… can you give me some money and help me get out of the country?”

Savannah gave a cold little laugh, then smoothed over her expression and coaxed her. “Of course. Don’t worry. When all this is over, I’ll make sure you end up with the best possible arrangement.”

Lily nodded.

After lunch, Denton came back home with Ernest.

“Thank you for being willing to help me. Ever since Grandpa passed away, you and Savannah are the only ones still willing to stand by me like this…” Denton spoke softly, like he was forcing himself to swallow his grievances.

He was young to begin with, and acting like that really did make him look like a sincere boy.

Ernest patted Denton on the shoulder and sighed. “Before your grandpa passed away, the one he worried about most was you. As long as I’m still in this house. I’ll give everything I have to support you. Mr. Denton.”

As he spoke, Ernest’s eyes turned red. “Denton, when you were young, you were really just like Curtis. It

makes me…”

Both of them choked up and fell silent.

To anyone watching, the scene was enough to move them to tears. But unfortunately, people’s hearts were hidden behind their chests, and everyone’s face was just another mask.

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This was nothing more than an old fox and a young fox testing each other.

“Denton…” Lily called to him gently. She was a little shy, and her voice was careful.

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Denton’s eyes brightened, and he jogged over to her with a touch of awkwardness, taking her hand. “Do you feel sick anywhere? Did you cat properly?”

Lily lowered her head and nodded shyly.

One had to admit, Denton’s acting talent was something he’d been born with.

Savannah’s smile was full of satisfaction. This sweet newlywed honeymoon act between the young couple was exactly what she wanted to see.

“Dad, is there a lot of resistance to Denton taking over the company now?” Savannah could barely wait to have Denton step in as head of the Lincoln Group.

Ernest nodded. “Most of the people Curtis left behind still only listen to Curtis. Before he died, Curtis said Denton wasn’t allowed to take over the company until he’d finished his studies. Those few at the top are all holding the line and refusing to move.”

Savannah let out a cold snort. “Denton is destined to be the one in charge of the Lincoln Group. What’s wrong with him taking over a little earlier? Wouldn’t it just give him more experience? I think they’ve all got their own agendas–they just want to cling to power and seize control while they can! Once Denton takes over, the first thing he should do is fire every last one of them!”

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