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

they finally

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

teeth, dripping with reluctance and

mosquitoes seemed louder than his

coldly distant as

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

why your apologies are barely

her tone dripping with

you dare pressure

.

.

fury, but was interrupted by a cold,

nearby, looked at Colton with

dark and intense

met that gaze and felt an

wrong! Colton blurted out suddenly, his face red

in the effort to control her

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

three heartfelt

and

leave, he said with an air

stood up, struggling

composure.

her life, she had never faced such a

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