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.

as if their knees were about to break under the weight of

thud resounded as they

head, his voice strained,

out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance and discomfort as

distant buzz of mosquitoes seemed

distant

must be hearing things, or perhaps the illustrious CEO

apologies are barely a

her tone dripping with

you dare

.

.

began, his voice thick with fury, but was

with a cat nearby, looked at Colton with

and intense

and felt an icy

we were wrong! Colton blurted out suddenly, his face

nearly broke in the effort to control

her eyes filled with tears, bowed her head deeply in apology, wishing she could tear Allison to

bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison finally

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 keep her

composure.

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