SWNOVELS Chapter 2157
Destitute and likely harboring a deep-seated hatred for Jarrod, Deniz fit the old saying well.
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
” It was such a principle as old as commerce itself.
“Mr.
Hampton, I heard you’ve been unwell lately, so I came to check on you,” Deniz said obsequiously as he handed a bag of health supplements to the servant.
To Deniz, Lowe now stood as a vital pillar of support, a potential lifeline to reclaim his business and restore his standing in Ardlens.
“Mr.
Miller, you’re too kind.
I’m not seriously ill,” Lowe responded.
“What brings you to see me?”
Deniz smiled and said, “I heard you’ve recently had some disagreements with Mr.
Schultz from the Schultz Group.
”
Lowe had his own ideas, never one to reveal his full hand too early.
With a forced smile, Lowe responded, “Deniz, where’d you hear that? Jarrod is my future brother-in-law.
We had just some casual chatter.
We’re family at the end of the day.
”
Lowe’s words prompted Deniz to get straight to the point.
Deniz, feeling a jolt, shot up from his seat.
“Lowe, Jarrod’s ambitious.
Remember what he did to the Lawrence family?”
Everyone knew Nicole came from the Lawrence family.
The Lawrence family had a history with the Schultzes.
When Jarrod returned years ago, he absorbed the Lawrence family’s enterprises, even trapping Nicole around his side to humiliate her.
It was no wonder Nicole loathed Jarrod.
Lowe, seasoned in wealth, chose to play dumb.
“What’s the Lawrence matter got to do with me? Ambition’s not a bad thing in a future brother-in-law.
”
Deniz, seething, couldn’t believe Lowe, once a carefree playboy, now employing such cunning.
It was like pulling teeth getting him to spell it out.
It appeared Lowe had picked up Jarrod’s cunningness after spending so much time with Jarrod.
But considering his current situation, Deniz grasped he couldn’t confront Lowe.
Even if Lowe was lacking, Lowe still had his father’s support, while he had nothing left.
His last shot at returning to Ardlens depended on this.
Ardlens meant a lot to him since all his roots and connections were there.
Deniz decided to speak his mind.
“Since Jarrod had managed to absorb the Lawrence family’s enterprises, have you considered that perhaps his upcoming marriage with your sister is just a ploy? Maybe his true intention is to absorb the Hampton family’s empire.
After all, he suffered significant losses this time, and returning to the peak of the Schultz Group won’t be easy.
”
Lowe responded calmly, “Deniz, you’re overthinking it.
If Jarrod wants to acquire the Hampton family’s empire, he has my father to deal with, and you know my old man is no ordinary man.
”
Knowing Wayne had paved his way in the cutthroat business world, he wouldn’t be naive.
If Jarrod aimed to swallow the Hampton family’s empire, Wayne must have some leverage over Jarrod, keeping him in check.
“Lowe, let’s be frank.
Your father isn’t getting any younger, and accidents can happen to anyone…” Seeing Lowe’s expression darken, Deniz hastily clarified, “I’m mot cursing your father.
I’m simply pointing out that when dealing with Jarrod, treading carefully is crucial.
Look at my situation.
I’m a native of Ardlens, yet I can’t even return, hiding around like a rat.
”
Deniz, acting instincts kicked in with tears glistening, bitterly said, “Why’s this happening to me? I just wanted to make out with Nicole, and he’s done this to me.
”
Lowe consoled, “Deniz, you’ve been through a lot.
I felt Jarrod was wrong to act that way over a woman.
”
Feeling a sense of connection, Deniz quickly added, “I heard Jarrod has a history with you, all because of Nicole.
”
Lowe remained silent, offering no reply.
Deniz persisted, “Lowe, you see, I just want to come back to Ardlens.
We’re on the same side in dealing with Jarrod.
”