Chapter 18:Colton had already lost concentration once tonight on the yacht.

If that day Allison had seemed like a fiery rose, full of thorns, now her serene composure made her resemble the moon shining outside: soft and luminous, but equally distant and cold.

Once the initial astonishment faded, everything What remained was a feeling of profound unfamiliarity.

The Allison he once knew never bothered with makeup, and her eyes had been warm and kind.

Now, those same eyes were cold, as if he were a stranger to her.

There was no trace of affection left.

Not even bitterness.

For reasons he couldn't pinpoint, an inexplicable irritation flared inside Colton.

Noticing her distraction, Melany became frustrated and her eyes flickered with a hint of jealousy.

Lindy, are you okay Melany stepped forward, her hand gently caressing Lindy's back as if she wanted to comfort her.

Allison, whatever our differences, We should fix it between us.

How can you treat Lindy like that? She's our oldest daughter.

You're not worried about upsetting her.

Melany glanced at Kaelyn, giving her a silent signal.

Kaelyn noticed immediately.

Exactly, Miss Clarke! How can you be so inconsiderate You are an orphan and have no parents, right If the Stevens family had not taken you in, you would be living the life you are living now Even after Mr.

Stevens divorced you, he did not leave you empty-handed.

You left with four million! And this is just by invitation, no.

But here you are, causing the lady all this pain.

It's clear as day that someone like you can't hold a candle to Miss Johnson's grace! Seeing how they teamed up, Allison wasn't the least bit surprised.

loyal lackey, and without Lindy's approval, she wouldn't dare act

coughed softly, pretending to

I'm fine.

has always

wouldn't do something

very kind to

after the divorce, he treated you like a family member and gave you that bracelet…Ah,

laugh escaped Allison's

I'm not mistaken, that bracelet is

one should be

treated you like her daughter

of color, her voice

don't listen to this

kick her out

like her to make waves

her voice

so righteously, but it's too much coming from someone with

could have stolen, you went after Lindy's favorite

Allison continued: How does it

have under the bed It's so full

Kaelyn was in shock.

careful that she never imagined that her little activities would

legs almost gave out and she stammered:

.

.

that's ridiculous.

.

.

take

with the sharpness

out! Lindy snapped, her voice

deal with you later! Lindy,

quickly tried to calm her down, but panic crept into her

Lindy's maid, just to

words, Allison

Melany, offering her a

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