Chapter 299


    Chapter 299


    Curtis fiddled with his camera, casually saying, “What’s the deal, you wanna kick our big bro out of the


    house? I thought we were scheming this in secret, howe it’s out in the


    open now?”


    Phillip, who was mid-drink, paused and nced at his younger brother. “Seems like you two have been


    plotting quite a bit behind the scenes.”


    “You think I’ve been just chatting with Grandma? We’ve got ns A, B, and C all mapped out.” Curtis


    said, “Better watch your drink, never know when Grandma might spice it up.”


    Phillip set his ss down with a sigh.


    “Don’t be ridiculous, I did no such thing!” Mary quickly cleared her name to her eldest grandson, then


    yfully threw a peanut at Curtis, “You little troublemaker, always stirring the pot.”


    Curtis dodged with augh, tilting his head to the side.


    He nced at Leanne, who looked amused rather than upset, which was a relief.


    On the living room wall hung a framed calligraphy, reading: “The strength of a father, the harmony


    among brothers, the love between spouses, is what nourishes a family.”


    The bold strokes indicated the artist’s skill, reportedly a masterpiece left by Curtis’ grandfather before


    his passing. It had been there since Leanne joined the Richardson family.


    Leanne had never met him but had heard of his legendary life.


    Under his guidance, Vector Vista Bank flourished, and the expansion of the Richardson Group’s empire


    wasrgely his doing.


    But he passed away twenty years ago, shortly after Leanne’s parents were tragically tak


    from her.


    Servants ced three mahogany chairs in front of the painting, with Maddox and Jennife sitting on


    either side, and Leanne helping Mary to the center seat.


    Curtis and Phillip stood behind, with Phillip buttoning up his suit in a dignified manner.


    Curtis’ jacket was fished out of the pool, and it was drenched. He wore his vest without a tie, looking


    every bit the carefree nobleman.


    As for Leanne.


    Standing next to Curtis would imply she’s embracing the role of his wife.


    The center was out of the question.


    Chapter 299


    An unofficially adopted daughter, soon-to-be ex-daughter-inw, from any perspective, she was an


    outsider to the Richardson lineage, with no right to the spotlight.


    Initially, Leanne intended to stand by Phillip as she used to when she was younger, but just as she


    moved…


    “Where do you think you’re going?” Curtis pulled her to his side, between him and Phillip.


    “Stand here.”


    “It’s not appropriate for me to stand here.” Leanne tried to move away.


    “It’s okay.” Phillip shifted aside, his voice gentle, “Stay here.”


    Leanne muttered an “okay” and stayed put.


    She always found it hard to disobey him, while Curtis’ jealousy seemed to grow by the minute.


    Once Leanne was positioned, the family servant, camera in hand, was ready to take the shot.


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    Suddenly, a hand gently rested on her waist, subtly pulling her to the right.


    Click-the shutter captured the moment.


    In the photo, Leanne, who was supposed to be in the center, ended up visibly closer to Curtis, creating


    a noticeable gap between her and Phillip.


    Mary was pleased with the oue.


    “Nicely done. Print a few copies, one for each of our rooms. No matter what happens, remember what


    your grandfather said, harmony among brothers, love between spous that’s what will keep this family


    thriving.”