Chapter 20: Keanu had lived long enough to see through every type of person who crossed his path.

With a sharp edge to his words, he joked: Miss Johnson, let's not pretend.

The Stevens family was not a big name in his eyes.

I know that's why you abandoned the engagement and ran away to get married abroad.

You almost turned us into a joke! And now, you come back dancing the waltz.

Funny, right? Now that we're resurrected, you're interested again.

You really thought I wouldn't notice.

Keanu didn't mince words, unleashing his scolding without restraint.

You think you can fool me.

I'd rather leave it all to Allison than let you take a single cent.

Melany's face drained of color as Keanu's words hit home.

Colton instinctively pulled her closer.

She had her reasons then.

We were separated for three years and now we can finally be together.

How can you get in the way And you know what She's not after my money.

His family even wants to invest in the new business.

All they want is for us to be happy.

being

gaze briefly

if

calm demeanor

Keanu became enraged.

dare mention these last

that's what

idea who really

blind when he had been so sharp his

as

you were sick, it was Allison who stayed

up to Kellan? That man is as unpredictable as a thunderstorm, yet she went alone

we'd be where we are

memory of those days stirred something

temper, but Allison, as young as she was, had

in front of

the day would come when Colton, after everything Allison had done, would treat her

with

of sorrow and rage.

with a cold tone, replied: I haven't

I gave him four million and a

enough to live comfortably for

in

a good woman, sure, but

sensed the weakness in his argument, Colton looked at Allison and added, almost pleadingly: I know you love me, but

can't twist my arm to make me love you, and whatever

staying with Melany, no matter how much you try

calm, but it

Trying to separate us.

haven't even

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