Chapter 14:Melany stood there, as surprised as he was.

It was one thing for Allison to lose her temper, but to hit and then slap Colton! No one could have imagined that the normally sweet and docile woman would deal such a blow.

The Allison who had previously endured everything without a complaint was gone.

I lost my mind Well, always "I've been like that," Allison commented, wiping her fingers with a wet washcloth, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

It didn't take much to figure it out: Melany and Colton had been involved from the moment she returned to the field.

Mr.

Stevens, your grandfather is discharged tomorrow.

I'll be there.

But as for my invitation to Cobweb, I withdraw it.

Colton opened his mouth to respond, but Allison silenced him with a dazzling smile.

A man as generous as you wouldn't object, right? I mean, you still don't have feelings for me that make you Don't let him pass, right.

His challenge touched a nerve.

Colton's expression darkened.

It's just an intelligence network full of nobodies! You think the survival of the Stevens family depends on Cobweb.

I'll show you that even without her, I'll get the biggest advertiser in Ontdale.

His dark eyes burned with fury, barely containing the coming storm.

Pack up your things and leave tomorrow! Take every last thing that is yours.

I don't want any trace of your disgusting garbage left behind.

Allison smiled at him again, as if his words were nothing more than background noise.

He pointed to the suit he was wearing.

But I designed it.

you

creations: impeccable tailoring, ruby-studded buttons shining against the smooth

all this time,

off her clothes and threw them at

from your world wouldn't

it all,

turned around and threw it in a

Great.

twisted in

deliberately, and it was working! Outside, a small crowd had gathered, whispering to each other as they watched

like they're breaking

person.

and you've seen

doesn't waste time after the

as his words hit home, his

walking away, leaving a trail of dust

her,

in the luxurious suite of the Royal Princess , Kellan didn't wake up until the sun

room still had traces of the previous night's indulgence, and the

predator waking up from sleep, he lazily approached

pillow was cold; whoever had been there

and a dangerous glint

pillow and pulled out a pearl necklace that she had probably left behind when she

turned it over in her hand: a pristine pearl necklace, centered

its owner! Beneath her serene surface, there had

vivid image of the lithe silhouette of the woman from the

in his mind, full

Even Kellan had to admit that his movements were abrupt and

had managed to wound him, a sign of the

been drawn to danger like a

it was the roar of engines in a race or the pounding of fists in the ring,

was more than just an emotion: it

night That had been something

A clash of equals.

that made his pulse race long after the

what gnawed at him now was the feeling

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