The 24th Century Warrior Became a Fake Heiress novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 Isaac’s Dilemma

In his paper, he had laid out a prototype for next–generation interactive systems.

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But even his boldest imagination fell short–he never could have predicted just how far technology w advance in the years to come.

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Isabella’s

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his own time and perspective, he simply couldn’t picture the dazzling forms

w them.

mained composed–she already knew exactly what she was going to do.

eo and audio files she had gathered.

was wrestling with his own conscience, clutching the recordings he had gone to great

kept his head down at home, playing the part of the well–behaved younger brother.

et suspected a thing, letting his guard down completely–which allowed Isaac to compile a pile of evidence.

ere details of Adrian’s plans to short Carter Group’s stock, even schematics for an outright takeov

it was above board.

an had always played dirty. Instead of pursuing a legitimate acquisition, he had been greasing the ms of several Carter Group executives and major shareholders.

is plan was straightforward: if Carter Group stumbled during the product launch, these insiders would dump their shares and publicly fan the flames of panic–making everyone believe the company was

finished.

A few senior executives had even agreed to leak some of Carter Group’s core secrets and project blueprints

If that played out, Carter C

Isaac was torn. H

If he stayed

But if he

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collapse beyond saving/

Turn over what he had.

hit… would Isabella be hurt?

n brother?

Charging ahead, ignoring both the long–term health of Powell dead set on making a quick buck with that shady scheme involving the ith the Carters. And now he was resorting to these underhanded tactics.

and inexperienced in business as Isaac knew real competition wasn’t supposed

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Adrian was steering the Powell family straight into a dead end.

Even if they came out on top against the Carters this time–then what?

ld Adrian really keep “winning” by pulling the same dirty tricks over and over?

ner or later, it would all come crashing down.

th that, Isaac steadied himself and made a decision.

Hands trembling slightly, he pulled out his phone and sent a message to an unfamiliar contact.

“I have what you’re looking for.

It didn’t take long for a repl

“Only those who deserv

On the other end, Isa sending that messa

Isaac had alway

But in thi

Isabel

nise me you won’t wipe out the Powell family completely…”

ugh.

family will face consequences.”

mly at the special number she used to communicate with Isaac. Afte erself a faint, subtle lift of her brow.

dand hesitant, never one to take a firm stand.

prised her with his resolve.

ly as her mind drifted back to the first time she had reached out to Isaac

thro

voice edged with wariness.

ut who I am,” Isabella had replied, her tone even.

dulator made her sound cold, almost robotic.

up is trying to fundraise with a half–baked product–they’re digging their own grave.

willing to work with m mily won’t go down

d been Isabella

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hat when this blows up, the innocent members of the

ells were spared.

Telt hus chest tighten.

who was this person? How did they know so much about what was

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But with the family’s biggest secret and greatest threat laid bare so directly, he couldn’t bring himself to

refuse.

He/opened his mouth, closed it again, and finally managed in a strained voice.

“I’m not really thinking about myself… but my little sister, Isabella–she’s innocent. She has nothing to with any of this. She hasn’t even lived with the Powells that long. All the wealth, the status… none of that ever really touched her. She never got to enjoy any of the benefits of being a Powell.

“This whole mess… it shouldn’t blow back on her. Please-”