Bullied and Dumped, But She Won in the End (Adriana) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189 No Turning Back

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“Let’s hope your new grandson checks every box for you,” Curtis said, almost relieved as he glanced at Harold. “But until that day, the Lincoln Group answers to me–and this family stays. afloat because of me.”

The warning was plain: until Denton grew wings, nobody would be wise to cross him.

Harold glared, but Curtis had already laced his fingers with Adriana’s and turned to go.

“Wait,” Adriana said, something clicking into place. She faced Harold head–on. “My baby may have been pushed to the edge by Belinda, but you … you wanted it gone too, didn’t you? For profit. So, a grandson you never raised could inherit, yet you put a target on Curtis’s own flesh and blood.”

She put it in the open for everyone to choke on, making it clear to Harold that he’d cut Curtis to the bone this time.

If he wanted to burn the bridge, then he shouldn’t blame Curtis for hitting back later.

It was also a message to everyone in the Lincolns: if Curtis chose to defy Harold, or make moves that hurt Michael and Denton, no one should play the saint and try to guilt–trip him with moralizing.

Harold had already gone so far for Michael’s side that he’d cost Curtis his own flesh and blood.

Guilt pricked the old man, but he’d lived his whole life above reproach and couldn’t stand open defiance; he jabbed a finger at Adriana’s face. “A woman like you isn’t fit to bear a Lincoln child.”

Curtis’s grip on Adriana tightened. “So, you’re admitting it–Eva acted on your orders to get rid of Adriana’s baby, didn’t she? That was my child. How could you be that ruthless?”

His voice came out hoarse, trembling.

This time, the old man had cut too deep.

“She can’t keep her private life clean. Who knows whose brat it was!” Harold snapped, grasping

at excuses.

“Even if you truly doubted it, you could’ve waited for the birth and run a paternity test. But you chose the lie that suited you. In truth, you already picked between Michael and Curtis- you chose Michael. After this… don’t blame Curtis for dropping the niceties.”

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What Curtis couldn’t bring himself to say, she said for him.

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If it offended people, so be it; at least in this moment, she was worth her weight beside him.

Curtis looked at Adriana and smiled, clearly endorsing every word.

Around them, Lincoln relatives traded uneasy looks; no one dared speak.

Curtis wasn’t wrong–until Denton grew his wings and married Nicole, the Lincoln Group and their cash lifelines still ran through him.

Harold’s breathing quickened; he pointed at Adriana. “The Lincolns don’t recognize you as a granddaughter–in–law. Get out.”

His voice shook with rage, but the fury was just a mask for the panic underneath.

Off to the side, Justin watched, his gaze on Adriana growing darker, more intent.

She looked delicate, but when she spoke, the words landed with weight …

Plainly, she was the only one here who truly ached for Curtis.

And the only one willing to risk offending the patriarch to argue entirely from Curtis’s interests.

Smart girl. Brave, too.

From a certain angle, she even echoed Jeremy.

After Adriana left, Justin fired off a message to his team: dig into Adriana—everything. He wanted a full read …

He was even considering a quiet paternity test between Adriana and Jeremy.

“Mr. Harold, you mustn’t get worked up,” the butler said as Harold’s breath rasped; he hurried forward to guide him to his room. “Please, rest first.”

“Curtis, if you walk out of here without divorcing her today, I’ll recognize your father and Denton as Lincolns the second you cross that threshold!” Harold lurched to his feet, stabbing a finger at Curtis in threat.

Juliet and Michael’s eyes lit up–windfall, effortless.

Curtis didn’t break stride. The choice had already been made; now it was only a matter of time.

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