Crowned by the Man They Feared (Amelia and Jeremy) novel Chapter 355

**Chapter 355: Behind the Scenes**

Maclin was Wade’s own flesh and blood, yet in this moment of turmoil, he chose to stand there, arms crossed, reprimanding Wade with a harshness that felt like a betrayal. Instead of offering a word of comfort or support, Maclin’s tone was sharp, filled with disdain as he scolded his father.

Wade’s anger boiled over. “Get out!” he shouted, his voice echoing in the room, a mixture of rage and disbelief coursing through him.

Maclin had been raised in the same privileged environment as Jeremy, both of them only children who had received the finest education money could buy. Yet, that was where the comparison ended. Maclin, despite his advantages, paled in comparison to Jeremy. In every conceivable way, Jeremy outshone him—academically, socially, and in sheer charisma.

To make matters worse, Maclin struggled in school, a fact that weighed heavily on Wade’s mind. He had watched, helplessly, as Jeremy had taken on the role of the dominant figure in their childhood, often bossing Maclin around with an air of superiority. Wade had brushed it off back then, thinking it was just a phase of growing up. But now, the audacity of Maclin to lecture him was simply intolerable.

A wave of regret washed over Wade. He couldn’t help but think that perhaps he had made a mistake in raising this son.

The chaos surrounding the accident at the Curran Group’s construction site had been expertly managed by Jeremy and his public relations team. They swooped in like seasoned professionals, addressing the families of the injured with compassion and urgency. Financial compensation flowed to those affected, and slowly, the storm of anger began to dissipate.

Wade observed the townspeople, who had once been a cacophony of outrage, now quieting down. It was remarkable how swiftly they shifted their stance. “Mr. Curran really knows what he’s doing. He’s far more capable than his uncle,” one villager remarked, admiration lacing his voice.

Another added, “They handled the situation so well. I genuinely hope the Curran Group continues to thrive.”

Yet another voice chimed in, “They should have replaced the project leader sooner. Maybe then my husband wouldn’t have been hurt.”

The accolades poured in for Jeremy and his team, transforming the narrative from one of blame to one of praise. Following the incident, a significant reshuffling occurred within the project team. Those who had faltered were replaced, and troublemakers were swiftly shown the door.

Once the dust had settled, Jeremy wasted no time in texting Amelia, brimming with enthusiasm. “See, Amelia? I told you I had everything planned out. Look how perfectly it all unfolded. Don’t you think I did an amazing job?”

Amelia could sense the eagerness radiating from him even through the digital screen.

She hesitated to respond, wanting to allow him to bask in his own glory for a while longer. But as Jeremy continued to bombard her with message after message, each one infused with excitement and anticipation, she felt the pressure mounting.

“Since you’re a partner in my company, I can’t just ignore you,” she finally thought, relenting to the inevitable.

“What kind of trap did you set? How did you identify Wade’s weak point so quickly?” she texted back, her curiosity piqued.

“That sly man actually fell for your tricks. If he finds out, he’ll go ballistic,” she added, a slight smirk creeping onto her face.

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