Twin Cupids at Work: Daddy, Come Home! novel Chapter 249

“Madeline, let me ask you something. Do you know anything about Julian canceling the partnership with the Fortner Group?” Lucy’s voice was much softer than Courtney’s or Helene’s. She sounded almost gentle.

“I do.”

Madeline had overheard Julian talking about it on a call, so she just told the truth.

Courtney scoffed. “See? I told you she’s the one who pushed Julian into ending things with us. Such a manipulator!”

Lucy frowned and shot Courtney a cold look, clear annoyance flickering in her sharp eyes.

“Manipulated? Mrs. Fortner, you give me way too much credit. Do you honestly think Julian is that dumb? That a decision this big could come from me whispering in his ear?”

Lucy glanced at Madeline, a hint of approval in her gaze, then turned to Courtney with obvious exasperation.

She hated when people talked down about her son.

If the CEO of a huge company could be swayed by a woman, what would that say about him?

“Courtney, just keep quiet,” Lucy snapped, her patience running thin.

Courtney’s face fell, but she didn’t dare argue back. She just sat in silence, swallowing her irritation.

Lucy turned to Madeline again. “So you really had nothing to do with this?”

“No. I only overheard him mention it on the phone. That’s all I know.”

Madeline’s calm honesty made Lucy nod quietly. Meanwhile, Helene and Courtney’s faces grew even darker.

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