The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223 The Unlikely Alliance

If Isabella had wanted it, he would have gladly handed over the Powell family’s assets to her.

After all, the Powell fortune should have included her share from the start.

Finney

Given how poorly Adrian and the others had treated her, letting Isabella take control of the family might the perfect revenge–they’d finally understand what it felt like to live under someone else’s thumb, to be overlooked, held back deliberately sidelined.

With that in min

“Good, that’s coming day

“Your m

from

Fe

ded decisively, “There’s absolutely no problem on her end.”

thur replied with a nod. “Have her come around the house more often in the

en with her, too. When the two of them spend time together, it keeps them away rama going on outside.“:

arter family, these two were the women they cherished and wanted to shield from the

knowledged softly.

at Powell Villa…

d Marcus were seated together, tension hanging thick in the air.

s expression was icy. “What’s going on? Why has Darren’s family suddenly made a comeback?”

caught wind of the Carter family’s internal struggles before.

arren’s family had clearly been pushed out–so why were they back now, and with someone like Jeremy in

their corner?

Thinking of Jeremy’s formidable reputation overseas, Adrian grew deeply uneasy.

Their only shot at o

own offering bei

Not only the

But if Je

took th

Ad

ied on Carter’s product having genuine flaws–and on their

ed Carter Group faulty code.

Carter Group patch the vulnerabilities, or worse, Serious trouble.

Capable of it.

well–known internationally–an undisputed authority.

he glared at Marcus “When you first proposed this plan. you promised it was

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Chapter 223 The Unlikely Alliance

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“Now with Jeremy and the others back, if this backfires, we’ll have done all the hard work only to hand the victory to Carter Group.”

He was growing more agitated by the minute.

Originally, Carter Group’s product might have been rushed, its code still unrefined.

But now they’d practically handed them the core framework on a silver platter. All it would take was for Jeremy to glance at it, and he’d spot the issues immediately.

Even if Jeremy didn’t invol and code, just pointing

The top engineers a

This whole mov

The thought

Marcus‘ f

He

1. 1.

self directly in Carter Group’s development or bother to refine their logic

s in the core framework would be enough.

at Carter Group weren’t fools–they’d figure out the rest.

wing the way for their rival’s success.

frustration.

turn of events either.

ted Darren’s family would return so suddenly–and bring a game–changer like

out was to target Darren directly.

nic, Marcus said, lowering his voice. “This isn’t necessarily a dead end.

t–why would Darren’s family come back right now? Do you really believe they returned just r Group out?

en driving the narrative hard, promoting our product as the next big thing.

f they wanted to play the hero, they wouldn’t have chosen this moment.”

expression turned shrewd. “You really think they brought Jeremy back now… to help Carter Group?”

aring that, Adrian frow

t’s not like they re

en as he said

ren’s f

they’re here for?

amily. No matter what internal grudges existed, would they etely?

rter Group was their family’s enterprise too

mind, Marcus phone buzzed with a notification.

spread across his face.

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Chapter 224 Audrey’s Ruthless Bargain

When the conversation died down, he turned without a word and slipped away.

Finish

drian and Audrey met soon after.

Adrian studied Audrey with appreciative surprise. “I wasn’t expecting someone so impressive,” he said smoothly. “This is truly an honor.”

They had gathered in a quiet elite for discreet meetings.

Adrian and Marcus arri

Her demeanor was

wanted to meet.

“All those press

She dropp

Adri

tly decorated private lounge–the kind of place favored by the city’s

ded, exclusive, and impossible to enter without a prior reservation.

invited; Audrey came alone.

st cool. She looked straight at them and said, “I assume you know why

ound about Carter Group–that was your doing, wasn’t it?”

hout preamble.

ged a quick glance.

is coffee cup, took a slow sip, and replied mildly, “What exactly are you suggesting

giving nothing away.

on didn’t waver. “Let’s not play games. I’m here because I want to work with you.

rter Group operates. Arthur might greenlight a business plan like that, but Eugene never

ith all this media noise, Carter Group hasn’t issued a single statement to clear things up. That hey can’t.”

narrowed her eyes slightly. “Eugene doesn’t fight battles he isn’t sure he can win.

fact that he hasn’t der

ped out to clarify n

therwise, with b d the product

at’s actu

means their Neural–Interface project isn’t ready. If he

weakness.

ally behind all that press hype and he actually

1. ay.

voice turning icy. “my dear cousin isn’t taking the bait. He clearly company–or anywhere near that Neural–Interface project.

roach.

talk honestly.

All after this launch And I intend to walk away with more than half of the Carter

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