Chapter 1038
Chapter 1038:
To seize control of the Barton Group, you stooped to colluding with outsiders, willingly endangering the family’s interests. Tell me, how does a man like that deserve to lead the Barton family p>
Leonel’s face darkened, his expression shifting like a tide caught off guard. He had never expected Austin to call him out so bluntly.
With a strained attempt at composure, he countered,
“Austin, you’ve got it all wrong. I never conspired with anyone. When you disappeared for so long, I, as your uncle, spared no effort in searching for you.
And as for the board meeting, I called it out of sheer concern for the company’s future. I have given my sweat and years to this family—I only wanted to contribute, nothing more p>
But his words rang hollow—the feeble echo of a man grasping at vanishing straws.
Aitana regarded him, her face etched with disappointment and sorrow.
“Leonel, will you really keep lying until your last breath? Do you think I am blind to your dealings? Do you take me for a doddering fool p>
With that, she reached into her pocket and withdrew a letter—the very proof she had uncovered through an investigation carried out under the radar.
Handing it to the lawyer, she gave him a firm nod.
“Read it p>
The lawyer unfolded the letter, his voice steady as he read aloud:
“Leonel Barton secretly colluded with an external corporation, orchestrating a scheme to seize control of the Barton family through deceit and betrayal.
A long-brewing coup was in motion, intended to subjugate the Barton family under their dominion. To execute this plan, they infiltrated the Barton Group, bribing key individuals to act as internal accomplices p>
With each damning word, the color drained from Leonel’s face. Beads of cold sweat formed on his brow. He realized then that the game was up. He had gambled everything on this power struggle, convinced he could wrest control of the Barton family. Yet here he stood, utterly defeated.
As the final words of the letter settled in the air like a hammer striking stone, Aitana leveled her gaze at Leonel, her tone carrying the weight of finality. “You must leave. The Barton family can no longer afford to have you within its walls. I am entrusting my shares to Austin for management. He is young, capable, and possesses the foresight and wisdom to steer the Barton family toward a brighter horizon p>
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Leonel stood frozen, his face drained of color. His intricate schemes had twisted upon themselves.
After their conversation, Aitana instructed the lawyer to prepare a will immediately, officially transferring her shares to Austin. As Austin accepted the document, he felt the weight of responsibility settle heavily on his shoulders. He understood that this was more than just a transfer of shares—it represented the very future of the Barton family.
“Grandma, I promise I’ll do everything I can to steer the Barton Group in the right direction p>
Before Austin could finish his thought, Aitana cut in. She gazed at him and Yelena for a moment, then said, “Oh, let’s not dive into business talk right now. I’ve witnessed your hard work through the years. You’ve truly excelled! All I wish for now is for you and Yelena to tie the knot and welcome some joyful little ones into the world. I’m growing older, and my wishes are few, but what I really hope for is a big, happy family p>
Maggie felt a lump rise in her throat and discreetly brushed away the tears that threatened to spill from her eyes. Aitana’s heartfelt words resonated deeply in Maggie’s soul.
Austin glanced at Yelena, the corners of his lips curving into a faint smile as he softly suggested, “How about we give it a try p>