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

loud thud resounded as they finally settled into their

his eyes shut and bowed his head, his voice strained,

out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance and discomfort as if

mosquitoes seemed louder

gaze remained coldly distant as she

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

apologies

with disdain as she

dare pressure

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fury, but was interrupted by a cold,

nearby, looked at Colton with wide

intense as

that gaze and felt an icy

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

in the

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

they bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison

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

that you're done, you can leave,

up, struggling to keep

composure.

she had never faced such a