Female Novel
Chapter 96
Chapter 96
Ann’s face darkened. She gritted her teeth as she stomped in place. “Stephany, keep actingarrogant. Let’s see how long you can keep it up. You married a dimwit. Even if you married into theLincoln family, so what?”
I slapped her again. “Respect your elders. I’m your sister, and Steven is your brother–in–law.
“You keep calling him a dimwit. Do you dare to offend the Lincoln family? Without their support, 15the Larson family heading for bankruptcy?”
Ann was completely bewildered. She stared at me for a long while. She couldn’t understand why Ihad suddenly become so bold. It was completely out of character for me.
I ignored her, and pushed past her into the living room.
In the living room, the so–called father of Stephany was sitting on the couch, looking imposing.
Upon seeing me, he pretended to be welcoming. “Stephie is here. Come, have a seat. You’re now agreat contributor to the Lincoln family, so take care of your unborn child.”
I smiled, looking at the so–called father. “Dad, you’re right. The child I’m carrying is the only heir ofthe Lincoln family. Once born, they will be the future head of the Lincoln family.”
John glanced at me carefully and spoke lightly, “It seems you’ve figured things out?”
I remained silent, and waited for him to continue.
“Now that Mr. Lincoln Senior had a stroke, and Mr. James is unlikely to take over the Lincoln family.
“You control Mr. Steven, and if you raise the child well, you will be the true head of the Lincolnfamily, “John tentatively suggested.
I knew that John wanted to use me as a puppet to control the Lincoln family. But I didn’t know howJohn would control me, was it something Stephany cared about?
“Now, the Lincoln family listens to me,” I arrogantly declared, feeling as if I had already ascended tothe top like a phoenix on a tree.
I wanted to see what John would use to threaten me.
“Dad!” Ann burst in, seeming to have processed the fact that I had slapped her, and exclaimed,“Dad, she slapped me!”
“Can’t you see that Dad and I are discussing important matters? You don’t have manners, don’thave the demeanor of a lady. Get out!” I scolded Ann unhappily.
Ann gritted her teeth. “Dad!”
John looked at me with a furrowed brow, knowing I was being defiant.
“Dad, we’re discussing important matters…. why is she interfering?” I asked in a low voice, also
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hinting at a threat.
Both of us were probing each other’s limits. It was good to test it out.
“Leave,” John ordered Ann to leave.
Ann was shocked. It seemed John had never treated her like this before.
“Dad…” Ann was somewhat unwilling.
“Leave now,” John said and waved his hand.
Ann reluctantly left, but before she did, she gave me a fierce glare. “You’re just arrogant, marryingat novelbin
dimwit.”
I remained silent. I leaned on the couch and looked at John.
“Now that you’re in charge of the Lincoln family, you should take control of the Lincoln Group soonand help our Larson Group through this difficult time,” John reminded me.
“Dad, I’m helpless. Though I’m now associated with the Lincoln family, I lack real authority.
“With Mr. Lincoln Senior gone, Mr. Martin is in charge of the Lincoln Group. He has influence in bothlegitimate and illegitimate circles. I don’t want to get into trouble,” I said calmly.
John frowned. “Handing over the shares of the Lincoln family to me is your primary task. What’s theholdup? Are you backing down? Don’t forget, your Grandma still relies on the Larson family for hertreatment. Can the Lincoln family afford to neglect an insignificant old lady?”
I was stunned for a moment. John finally revealed his leverage. But this grandmother…
I rubbed my temples. Grandmother?
Wasn’t she the grandmother who raised Stephany after she was taken in by mistake? But shouldn’tshe be Ann’s real grandmother? Ann really was a wolf in sheep’s clothing.