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.

their knees were about to break under the weight of his

loud thud resounded as they finally

shut and bowed his head, his voice strained, while murmuring: Sorry, we

out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance and discomfort as

the distant buzz of mosquitoes seemed louder

gaze remained coldly distant as she

or perhaps the illustrious CEO of the Stevens

why your apologies are barely

tone dripping with disdain as

dare

.

.

thick with fury, but was interrupted by a

with a cat nearby, looked at Colton with wide

intense as a midnight

felt an

blurted out suddenly, his face red as if he had been hit by the

the effort to

eyes filled with tears, bowed her head deeply in apology,

heartfelt bows, Allison

his chair, methodically arranging his carving tools and treating Melany

can leave, he said with an

up, struggling to

composure.

all her life, she had never faced such a humiliating

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