Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 37: Allison couldn't help but laugh at Colton's desperate attempt to use his grandfather as a shield.

But as your grandfather also said, integrity is key in both life and business.

As CEO of the Stevens Group, honoring your word should be a given.

Colton's face flushed, his usual sharp retorts failing him at this truth.

Kellan, who had been watching the drama unfold with lazy amusement, widened his eyes.

enough to stroke a cat's chin, and commented offhandedly: I especially dislike people who don't keep their promises.

Maybe now would be a good time for my assistant to review our contracts with the Stevens Group, just to make sure everything is in order.

The threat was unmistakable, and Colton's complexion lost color in an instant.

The new luxury stores that had opened collaborated with shopping centers owned by Kellan's company.

A scandal could seriously affect his brand, especially with investors watching closely.

Colton, you really should learn to bow gracefully in these situations, Melany advised him with quiet wisdom, trying to diffuse the tension.

Considering that Allison has the backing of Kellan, the CEO of the Lloyd Group, it might be wise to consider the future.

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Gritting his teeth, Colton reluctantly agreed.

knees were about to break under the weight

loud thud resounded as they finally settled into their kneeling

his head, his voice strained, while murmuring: Sorry, we were

out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance and discomfort as if each

buzz of mosquitoes seemed louder than

distant as she looked

illustrious CEO of the Stevens Group has

your apologies

with disdain as she

you dare pressure

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thick with fury, but was interrupted by a cold, piercing

looked at

intense as a

met that gaze and felt an

were wrong! Colton blurted out suddenly, his face red as if he had

teeth nearly broke in the effort to

filled with tears, bowed her head deeply in apology, wishing she could

bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison finally

methodically arranging his carving tools and treating

leave, he said with an air

stood up, struggling

composure.

all her life, she had never