Chapter 6
Lucas'' voice wasced with sarcasm. "Isn''t this just your usual y? You used to pull the wrist-
cutting card, and now it''s about thepany shares. Chloe, I never pegged you for being so crafty.
It’s like cunning runs in your veins—true to your murderous lineage."
Chloe''s face turned icy in an instant. This was her sore spot.
Without missing a beat, she shot back, "So, youe running to me after Grandpa puts you in your
ce, thinking you can bully me? If you’re so high and mighty, why don’t you give up your shares in
Moncada International for Linda? When ites down to it, the family fortune and those shares
mean more to you than Linda ever could."
"Grandpa and everyone else knows exactly what Linda did back then. Even if I weren’t in the
picture, they’d never ept her, and you know it.
"The real barrier between you two has never been me. If you truly loved her, you''d leave all this
behind and stay with her abroad. But you can''t bear to part with the family wealth. You refuse to
admit that you value personal gain over Linda, so you conveniently shift the me onto me. Lucas,
you’re such a coward!"
Lucas'' face flushed red, then paled. The contempt in Chloe''s eyes made him want to strangle her.
She had always looked down on him, ever since they were kids!
The tense atmosphere was broken by a knock on the door.
The old butler stood at the entrance. "Dinner is ready. Pleasee down."
Today, the Moncada family had alle together for a change. Even Belle, who was still in her
junior year of college, hade home.
"Lucas, you’ve finally decided to grace us with your presence. I thought you''d leave Chloe in the
cold forever."
Belle''s words were clearly in defense of Chloe. The whole family was siding with Chloe, and Lucas''
gaze hardened even more.
"But Lucas, are you nning to leave again?"
Before Lucas could respond, Antonio cut in, "If he leaves again, then he''s no longer part of our
family. From then on, the family fortune would be split between you and Chloe."
Belle pped her hands in delight. "Chloe, did you hear that? If my brother leaves, we''ll be filthy
rich. We can spend loads of money on male models."
Lucas red at her. "You''re too young to be talking like that. I wonder who you learned that from."
His gaze flicked to Chloe.
For once, Chloe felt a pang of guilt. She had actually done it, after all...
Joshua spoke up, "Your brother isn''t leaving. He’ll take over as general manager of thepany
tomorrow."
Belle looked disappointed. "That''s a pity."
"Recently, as you all know, thepany''s situation has changed. We are in a new era, and our
constructionpany isn’t what it used to be."
The room fell silent.
The Moncada family had built its fortune on construction, bing one of thergest construction
companies in the country and dabbling in other sectors as well. However, those were merely? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.
attempts, and construction remained the lifeblood of the business.
Moncada International began facing tough times in recent years, with the changing times, economic
transformations, an increasingly saturated market, environmental pressures, and the impact of new
smart construction technologies.
"That''s why we must secure the Paradise Resort project. It will not only rejuvenate Moncada
International but also establish connections with central government officials, ensuring a steady flow
of lucrative projects in the future."
The Paradise Resort project, specially approved by the central government, aimed to create the
nation''srgest green resort,bining leisure, vacation, and entertainment. It was a once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity coveted by all constructionpanies.
"Dad, everyone knows the Paradise Resort is a golden opportunity, but with thousands of
companies eyeing this prize, it’ll be hard to get the whole project. Even getting a piece of it will be
difficult."
Joshua spoke up, "If we can secure a deal with one person, it won''t be."
"Who?"
"Connor."