Ms. Escape: Marrying to Run, Fighting to Rise Novel

The more Denton learned about the Lincoln Group , the more impressed and shocked he was by Curtis . The man was a total genius . It was nothing short of incredible how he managed to lead the Lincoln Group , and the entire Lincolns , through a comeback in such a short time .. Everything the Lincolns had in Harborton now was entirely built by Curtis alone . 2 2 2 2 2 Denton had no right to compete with Curtis for something that had always belonged to Curtis in the first place . Michael didn't have the right , and neither did he .

" You're still too young to understand how much the foundation matters . If you want to stand at the top one day , you need to realize how important the Lincoln Group is to you . Technically , you do have a legal claim to inherit it . And let's not forget , Harold didn't give all his shares to Curtis . He made a deal with the Bartons ," Matthew said . He was talking about the secret between the Bartons and the Lincolns . It was also the reason Curtis couldn't refuse a marriage alliance with the Bartons .

" Back when the Lincoln Group was in its darkest days , it was the Bartons who stepped in and saved it . Without them , Curtis alone might not have been able to bring the company back to life . So Harold and Jeremy signed an agreement , that Curtis can only fully inherit the shares and family estate if he marries Nicole , or if he has children of his own . " Matthew gave Denton a small smile . " You're a Lincoln too . If you marry Nicole , then everything that belongs to both families - the Bartons and the Lincolns - will be yours .

" He didn't believe for a second that Denton wouldn't be tempted . For someone like Denton , a student with no real power yet , it was an enormous lure . Marrying one woman and gaining control over the entire wealth and legacy of Harborton's two biggest families ? Forget Denton , even Matthew was jealous . Too bad he couldn't stand Nicole . Denton looked at Matthew for a lon time , studying him . " If marrying the Bartons ' eldest daughter , Nicole , gives someone access to all their assets , then why didn't you marry her , Mr. Langford ? Guess Ms. Barton's not that amazing after all .

" Matthew's brows twitched slightly . Denton nodded , feignin married yet , and I'm still student . he marriage agreement was with the Lincolns . " " But Langford , I'm only 19 ... I'm not even at the legal age to get bit early to be having this conversation ? " Isn't it ? a Matthew felt a dull pressure in his chest , b . G was Cissed . Denton was obviously playing dumb . " Think about it carefully . You have a shortcut right in front of you to achieve everything you've ever dreamed of . Don't throw away this golden opportunity for nothing . " Matthew stood up , ready to leave .

As far as he was concerned , Denton was still just a kid . No point wasting his breath . Michael and his wife would find a way to persuade him eventually . 1/2 D 10:26 Mon , Jan 12 R0 . But just as Matthew turned , Denton stood up too , his voice calm but firm . " If the only way to take that shortcut is by stealing what belongs to someone else , then no matter how fast it gets me ahead , people will always say I got there by cheating . I'd rather live a simple , ordinary life , even if I end up working a regular job forever .

At least I'll be earning my own way . I'll have no regrets . " Matthew froze mid - step . To be honest , he admired Denton in that moment . What a shame , he was still too young . Young people always had ideals , always wanted to stay pure and proud , refusing to bow to reality ... Everyone went through that phase . Sooner or later , life would wear down those sharp edges . In Harborton , Curtis hadn't come back to see Harold or Michael . Just like Adriana said , the Lincolns were already closing ranks against him , all backing Denton . But Curtis wasn't the type to sit back and do nothing .

Back when the Lincoln Group had hit rock bottom , he was the one who pulled it out of the abyss and brought it to where it was today . Saying he didn't have people inside the company ? That was a joke . The reason all those extended family members - the uncles and distant relatives - were up in arms was because none of them , despite being Lincolns , held any real power in the company . Every key position in the Lincoln Group was filled by people Curtis trusted .

That was exactly why Harold was wary of him , worried that Curtis , with the wealth and control he already had , wouldn't be willing to share any of it with Denton . Harold knew better than anyone just how ruthless Curtis could be . That grandson of his had long since slipped out of his control . In Harold's study , the company's vice president , Anthony Reid , slipped in quietly and spoke in a low voice . " Mr. Lincoln , just as you expected , Mr. Curtis has already made his move . All the major roles in the Lincoln Group are held by his people now . Mr. Denton is still young .

He hasn't even been formally acknowledged by the family , and he's got no connections . Even if he gets the shares , he won't be able to hold his ground in the company . And besides , your shares are still tied up in that agreement with the Bartons . Sooner or later , they'll all go to Mr. Curtis anyway ... " Anthony sighed . Honestly , Harold was something else - at his age , suddenly discovering a new grandson . It was only natural for him to want to care for his son and grandson . But still , everything had already been handed to Curtis .

Now trying to take some of that back to split with another grandson ? No one would be willing to give that up . Not willingly . AdminJ