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.

feeling as if their knees were about

they finally settled into their

and bowed his head, his voice

words came out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance

distant buzz of mosquitoes

distant

must be hearing things, or perhaps the illustrious CEO of the Stevens Group has lost his

why your apologies are barely a

dripping with

you dare

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his voice thick with fury, but was interrupted by

nearby, looked at

and intense as a

met that gaze and felt an icy chill

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

teeth nearly broke in the effort to

her head deeply in apology, wishing she could tear

they bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison

in his chair, methodically arranging his carving tools and treating Melany and Colton as if they were

that you're done, you can leave, he said

up, struggling to

composure.

been pampered all her life, she had never faced such a