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.

.

.

Gritting his teeth, Colton reluctantly agreed.

Melany knelt, feeling as if their knees were about to break under the weight

resounded as they finally settled into their

squeezed his eyes shut and bowed his head, his voice

reluctance and

the distant buzz of mosquitoes seemed louder than

gaze remained coldly distant as she

hearing things, or perhaps the illustrious CEO of

your apologies

tone dripping with disdain as

you dare

.

.

began, his voice thick with fury, but was interrupted by a

cat nearby, looked at

intense as

that gaze and felt an icy

his face red

broke in the effort to control

her head deeply in apology, wishing she could

bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison

and treating

can leave, he said with

struggling to

composure.

her life, she had never faced such a

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