Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 352

Chapter 352 The Man Behind the Curtain

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Matthew’s eyes lit up, thinking Adriana was concerned about him. “Adriana… it’s like this. My father has been controlling the venture capital side of Gill Capital. Marcus has absolutely no

in it.”

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Adriana looked at Marcus meaningfully.

To the outside world, Marcus was the CEO of Gill Group, and his father had supposedly retired to the countryside to live a quiet life. But unexpectedly… Marcus was just an empty figurehead.

The real power was indeed in his father’s hands.

This man… definitely had something going on.

Adriana pretended to be surprised as she looked at Marcus. “Everyone says you have full control of Gill Group and that your father retired to the countryside long ago. I didn’t expect your father still calls the shots on venture capital. Hasn’t Gill Group done a risk assessment? Raymond and the Joneses are obviously a ragtag bunch right now. They’re not only targeting Matthew but also Ainsworth Group. Ainsworth Group probably won’t give Raymond any breathing room. Isn’t the Gill Group afraid of losing their investment?”

Marcus was silent for a moment. Obviously, he knew everything Adriana was saying, and a flash of difficulty crossed his eyes.

“If it were up to me, I definitely wouldn’t invest in Raymond. Not just because of Matthew–the risk assessment itself wouldn’t pass.” Marcus looked quite helpless.

This clearly wasn’t something he wanted to see either.

Adriana looked at Marcus for a long time, knowing he probably wasn’t lying. Otherwise, Matthew wouldn’t continue to associate with him.

“My father has a pretty strong need for control. His decisions aren’t something I can influence. I already had a huge fight with him over this, but he still does whatever he wants. When I asked him why he insisted on investing in Raymond, he refused to explain.” Marcus sighed and looked at Matthew apologetically.

He also thought Adriana was questioning him on Matthew’s behalf and looked at Matthew. “Sorry, I’ve caused you trouble.”

Matthew waved his hand dismissively. “Just a ragtag bunch.”

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They thought they could make a comeback, but in reality, these people lacked ability and had twisted minds.

Adriana said nothing and just quietly sipped her fruit tea.

If Marcus was being controlled by his father, that proved the real decision–maker at Gill Group was still his father.

“Raymond suddenly targeted Ainsworth Group, and Ronan decided to fight back and retaliate. If you don’t want to leave yourself with future problems, here’s some advice–strike while the iron’s hot and finish him off so he can never get back up again.” Adriana reminded Matthew not to forget to stab Raymond in the back.

Join forces with Ainsworth Group to eliminate Raymond.

Otherwise, if Raymond really did rise again, Matthew would definitely be the first one he’d settle scores with.

Matthew naturally understood this principle.

“Alright.” He nodded. Although Adriana wasn’t making it a condition, since she brought it up, he would do it.

“Raymond definitely has someone backing him. You still need to be careful.” Marcus meaningfully reminded Matthew. “My father has always been a smooth operator. The fact that he refuses to explain and insists on investing in Raymond means there’s definitely some

unknown secret.”

Marcus was also trying to figure out why his father was so determined to invest in Raymond’s

company.

Adriana said nothing and just observed Marcus. What he said was probably true, which meant that if Marcus’s father really was the mastermind, he was keeping it hidden even from his own children.

Matthew nodded and looked at Adriana with gratification. “Adriana, it’s rare that you still care

about me.”

Adriana rolled her eyes but didn’t directly correct him.

When Adriana didn’t refute it, Matthew took it as her tacit agreement. In a great mood, he volunteered to clear the table and even offered to cook dinner.

“Matthew still has feelings for you. Mr. Lincoln’s passing was such a tragedy. I hope you can move on from that darkness soon and look at the people around you.” Marcus watched

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Matthew’s attentive behavior and spoke softly.

Adriana set down her teacup and looked at Marcus. “Some people, once they appear life, even if they’re gone, can never be replaced by anyone else.”

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Curtis was that kind of person. He had forcefully entered Adriana’s life, opening up her sealed and wounded heart. From that moment on, no one else could ever replace his position in Adriana’s heart.

Marcus paused, then smiled apologetically. “I was being shallow.”

Adriana was silent for a moment before speaking again. “Mr. Gill, let me say something I probably shouldn’t–power is only real leverage when you hold it in your own hands.”

Just like Matthew, who had endured for years and finally used Curtis’s help to cleanly kick Raymond and those illegitimate sons out of Langford Group.

Marcus smiled bitterly. How could he not want to be like Matthew, enduring for years and finally grasping power firmly in his own hands?

But his father was different from Raymond. Raymond was all show and no substance. Langford Group had been living off past glory under his leadership. But Marcus’s father was a wily old fox who would never easily relinquish power.

“The reason Matthew and I get along so well is that we’re kindred spirits in misery. The only difference is probably that my dad doesn’t have any illegitimate sons.” Marcus sighed.

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