The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1174

If he stepped in and seized control of the corporation, he could easily salvage the Dalton empire.

But their grandmother's business had been inherited by the second son, not Reid's father.

Which meant society blindly assumed Preston was the rightful heir.

Reid likely shared that assumption, which explained why he had forged his own path and built his own company.

Even if the elders begged him to take over now, he would probably flat-out refuse.

Zara thought it was a massive waste of potential.

"It is his own life. I can't babysit his decisions forever," Reid said indifferently.

"Just like you have no control over Zoe's chaotic choices."

Their elders had been heavily invested in cementing the alliance between the Zeller and Dalton families through marriage.

Yet Preston had single-handedly detonated the relationship between the two dynasties.

Zara's parents were undoubtedly furious, to say nothing of the immense disappointment from her grandfather.

"Exactly. But Preston is the one who acted like an absolute jerk."

"I was actually just joking with my friends earlier that your family should offer you up as compensation."

Looking at his devastatingly handsome face, the words slipped past her lips before she could stop them.

Instant regret crashed over her.

He was going to completely reprimand her for being so wildly inappropriate.

When she and Preston had skipped class as kids, Reid had caught them and lectured them for two agonizing hours.

Deep down, she was genuinely intimidated by him.

At the same time, she silently cursed herself. Why was she suddenly fantasizing about a man like him?

He was someone even the scheming Zoe wouldn't dare approach.

Wait, Zoe had the audacity to target Dane, yet she was terrified of Reid. That spoke volumes.

Reid hadn't expected the blunt proposition. A low, raspy chuckle escaped him. "I wouldn't be opposed to that arrangement."

Zara froze, the air leaving her lungs.

Claire's eyes went wide.

Oh my god, was her favorite ship actually sailing?

"Uh, Reid, I was just kidding."

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