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.

and Melany knelt, feeling as if their knees

they finally settled into

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

words came out through clenched teeth, dripping with reluctance and

the distant buzz of mosquitoes seemed louder than his

remained coldly distant as she

illustrious CEO of the Stevens Group has lost his

apologies

with disdain

dare pressure

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.

with fury, but was interrupted by a cold, piercing

with a cat nearby, looked at Colton with

dark and intense as a

that gaze and felt an

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

the effort to control

eyes filled with tears, bowed her head deeply in

they bowed three heartfelt bows, Allison

relaxed in his chair, methodically arranging his carving tools and

you can leave, he said with an

stood up, struggling to keep

composure.

life, she had