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

Juliet grew anxious . Denton could be so stubborn . What if he turned down whatever Harold offered ? " Denton , even if you won't think about yourself , at least think about us ," Juliet said urgently , trying to push him . Denton didn't reply . He walked straight into Harold's study without looking back . Outside , Juliet and Michael were pacing with worry , stressed that Denton might refuse everything . " Relax .

As long as Nicole agrees to marry Denton , whether he takes anything or not , it'll all end up his anyway , " Michael said , popping a piece of fruit from the plate the housekeeper had brought out . " Mr. Curtis ... " At the gates , Ernest and staff spotted Curtis approaching and immediately panicked . They couldn't exactly stop him , but they also couldn't just let him walk in . Why was Mr. Curtis showing up now of all times ? " Mr. Curtis ... " Ernest rushed over , clearly flustered . " Mr. Lincoln's not feeling well today . Maybe it's best not to upset him ...

" 1 Curtis looked past him , his eyes landing on Michael and Juliet , lounging in the courtyard like they owned the place . He let out a cold laugh . " Is Grandpa really sick - or has he just found himself a shiny new heir ? " Ernest drew in a long breath , then spoke carefully . " Mr. Curtis ... Mr. Denton is still part of the Lincolns . It doesn't seem right to leave him out there like a stray . " " Alright then . Let's make it clear right now . If Denton is added to the Lincoln family registry , then I , Curtis , will cut all ties with the Lincolns .

From this moment on , we have nothing to do with each other , " Curtis said , his voice low and firm . His words were absolute . Ernest panicked and immediately reached out , covering Curtis's mouth . " Mr. Curtis ! Don't say something like that ! This is yours - yours . You can't just walk away ... Even if you have to share a piece , it's better than handing it all over for nothing ! " His voice trembled with urgency . Curtis's eyes were rimmed red , mostly from anger . What hurt him most wasn't the power struggle or the inheritance . It was realizing just how little family actually meant .

Even when his mother had tried to take his life , even when Michael had stood by and let it happen , he had never felt this hopeless about family . " Get out of my way ." His tone was final . If they wanted to bring Denton into the Lincolns , fine . Then he'd walk away from the Lincoln Group right 10:26 Mon , Jan 12 R D now . Denton was still just a student . He didn't know the first thing about running a company . Even if he eventually learned , it would take at least four years . And in those four years ? Let the Lincoln Group rot .

Without Curtis , and with those useless distant relatives clinging to power , there was no way the company would survive until Denton graduated . Inside the study , Harold looked at Denton as the young man walked in . His smile deepened with satisfaction . This was a confident , spirited young man - 19 years old , full of energy and presence . He looked a lot like Curtis , sharing maybe 60 or 70 percent of the same features . But in his eyes , there was a wildness , unyielding and defiant .

As Harold looked at Denton , it felt like he was seeing a younger version of Curtis , the Curtis who had once stormed off to Govendale out of spite . Back then , Curtis had been a lot like Denton .. " Grandpa , I don't know what exactly happened between my father and the Lincolns back then , but he chose to leave this family . That means I have no right to come back and claim anything from the Lincolns . My dad told me you weren't doing well and wanted me to visit . So here I am .

But if you brought me here to have me compete with Curtis over inheritance , I won't do it , " Denton began , getting straight to the point before Harold could speak . Harold was stunned for a moment . He hadn't expected Denton to be so principled . " You and Curtis ... you're brothers . Blood brothers shouldn't be at odds like this ... " he said after a long silence , his voice heavy with emotion . He sighed again . " But even if you won't think about yourself , at least think about your father . " Outside the door , Curtis was just about to walk in when he heard the conversation inside .

" Grandpa , with all due respect , my dad was a grown man when he signed the agreement to give up everything and leave the Lincolns . Adults have to live with their choices . He can't just change his mind now that the Lincolns are back on top . Life doesn't come with a return policy , does it ? " Denton said calmly . Harold was briefly at a loss for words . That question - so direct - caught him off guard . " I don't know exactly what happened back then or why he ran off to some fishing village in Haldoria , but he made a choice . And since he made it , he needs to live with it .

I'm his son , and I'm confident I can take care of him . He doesn't need anything from the Lincolns to retire in peace . You worrying about that ? It's only going to hurt Curtis . He's the one who grew up under your roof . If anyone deserves your full support , it's him . " To Denton , Harold's concern for Michael wasn't just unnecessary , it was unwise . It was clear Curtis resented Michael , and Michael had done nothing to earn the title of " father . " Denton understood why Curtis couldn't accept him .

Leaving all other reasons aside , just the simple fact that Michael never raised him was enough . Curtis had every right to reject his return . For someone who'd lived so long , Harold didn't seem to see things as clearly as a 19 - year - old . " You're still young . One day you'll understand I meant well , " Harold said with a sigh . " Things aren't as simple as you think ... This all goes back to the early days of the Lincolns = " 2/3 10:27 Mon , Jan 12 RO Ms. Escape : Marrying to Run , Fighting to Rise AdminJ