CHAPTER 236: CHAPTER 234: HAVE YOU BEEN PLANNING TO USE ME FROM THE VERY BEGINNING?

"I’m not messing around."

"Maya, if you keep this up, I’m leaving."

Seeing that Kinsley was about to leave, Maya panicked and quickly said, "Second Brother, I know this is sudden and it startled you. What I mean is, we’ll just carry the title of husband and wife, not become real husband and wife. If you meet a girl you like in the future, we can divorce."

Kinsley listened to Maya’s suggestion, frowned, and said, "Maya, I know you’ve been wronged, but Liam isn’t easy to deal with. Even if we team up, we might not be able to defeat the Owen Clan."

As a man, how could Kinsley not harbor thoughts of revenge and not wish to be more formidable than Liam?

But he lacked a platform. His mother was an ordinary woman, and she passed away early, leaving no company for him to manage.

In the Spencer Family, their grandfather was as shrewd as a monkey. Apart from their normal salary and benefits, there was no way to start anew. Moreover, the grandfather always favored Jane Spencer. Most good projects in the company were controlled by Jane.

In recent years, he had allied with the Hanson Clan Group, and his status was gradually rising. Meanwhile, both openly and secretly, Jane was always competing against him. Therefore, at this moment, he was unwilling to cause more trouble and confront Liam.

Seeing Kinsley’s worry, Maya took a deep breath and said, "Second Brother, if I marry you, Grandpa’s ’Iron Triangle’ plan will be thwarted. Grandpa will then have to choose a friendly team between the Owen Clan Group and the Hanson Clan Group. In recent years, the Hanson Clan has been close to the Spencer Clan, while the Owen Clan has always been reluctant to cooperate with us. This is advantageous for you. But if the Spencer Clan falls into Sister Jane’s hands, do you think she’d still let you stay in S City?"

What Maya said was logical, and Kinsley had considered these issues before, but he was powerless. Grandfather seldom thought of him.

Seeing the change in Kinsley’s expression, Maya immediately added, "Besides, Sister Jane now has the Morris Clan Group as her backing. Second Brother, are you sure you don’t want to reconsider?"

"Maya, I do want to surpass Jane and take over the Spencer Clan. It’s just that the fake marriage idea is too childish."

"I promise you, once you successfully take over the Spencer Clan Group, we’ll join forces to suppress Liam, weakening his power. After that, we can discuss other matters. What do you think?" At this moment, Maya seemed almost driven mad.

Reflecting on how she had been mistaken for Grace these years and bullied for no reason, she couldn’t calm down.

Seeing the certainty in Maya’s eyes, Kinsley knew this was a chance.

If he missed the opportunity to team up with Maya and let Liam seize the chance to take her away, perhaps he would never recover for the rest of his life.

Thus, he took a deep breath and solemnly said, "Alright, I agree."

Seeing Kinsley agree to her request, Maya finally felt relieved, but even so, she didn’t feel any joy inside.

She only felt very lonely, like standing on the edge of a cliff. No matter how she vented to the bottom of the mountain, all she heard was her echo.

She looked up at Kinsley across from her and gave a helpless smile.

After smiling, she said, "Second Brother, I’m sorry for involving you in such a despicable act with me."

Listening to Maya, Kinsley helplessly stretched out his right hand and rubbed her head, saying, "Actually, I’m pretty despicable too; I just haven’t found the right opportunity."

"Haha!" Maya, hearing Kinsley’s self-depreciation, laughed awkwardly.

Then she heard Aron say, "I’ll take some time to report this to Grandpa, and then we’ll settle the marriage."

"Mm!" Kinsley’s efficiency surprised Maya a bit. She hadn’t expected that right after agreeing, Kinsley was already ready to take the next step.

Even though she was the one who proposed it first, Kinsley’s determination still startled her.

After leaving Kinsley, Maya drove straight to the Hanson Clan Group.

In the office, Aron listened to Maya’s plan, and displeased, he leaned back in his chair, impatiently tossed the documents on the desk, and said seriously, "If that’s the case, I think Liam is more suitable for you."

"Uncle, haven’t you always wanted to defeat Liam? Isn’t it more reliable for us to join forces with Kinsley?" Maya looked at her uncle, explaining on her own accord.

She knew that the two-billion-dollar contract Liam signed with her last time had enticed Aron.

But the uncle’s goal was not to cooperate with the Owen Clan but to replace them, as he had once said directly.

"Indeed, compared to Liam, Kinsley is easier to control, easier to ally with. But you must understand that people strive upwards, water flows downwards. Kinsley and Liam are not in the same league. If you were with Liam, you could help Uncle infiltrate the Owen Clan Group, gather more information for me. In such a way, we would be closer to our goal." Aron spoke with some excitement.

Yet he stunned Maya, making her feel that perhaps from the beginning, her uncle had calculated this, intending to have her infiltrate the Owen Clan Group from within.

That’s why he repeatedly accepted Grandpa’s invitations, selling face to the elderly.

Maya stared into Aron’s eyes, swallowed, feeling indescribable.

Seeing Maya’s disappointed look, Aron took a deep breath and explained, "Since we’re talking about a business marriage, of course, we pick the best option."

What her uncle said was indeed reasonable, but Maya felt so hurt, so helpless. She thought her uncle would support her, but she was wrong.

She sat in front of Aron’s desk, dazed for quite a while, and then slowly asked, "Uncle, was this your plan from the beginning? Did you intend to use me from the start?"

Maya had once suspected this, suspected that her uncle wanted her to gather intelligence in the Owen Clan Group. But he never made a move, so she hadn’t delved deeply into the thought.

Listening to the girl’s question, Aron continued signing documents, calmly saying, "Maya, it’s not called using. It’s called maximizing benefits. Within the choices before us, we make the most correct decision. That’s what I should do."

"If one day, my marriage doesn’t benefit the Hanson Clan at all, will I marry someone I truly love?"

"I won’t interfere with your pursuit of happiness. If you see marriage as a bargaining chip, of course, I aim to maximize benefits. This doesn’t conflict; it depends on how you choose." Aron was always so clear-headed.

Maximizing benefits is indeed the most rational choice.

But what about the grievances she suffered? How could she release the anger in her heart?

She wanted to be magnanimous, but she couldn’t. Every time she thought of the harm Liam had caused her, she couldn’t stay calm. She also didn’t want to hear others’ casual advice to let it go. Without experiencing her pain, how could they counsel her to be generous?