Chapter 65:Mr.

Blakely, we haven't already made our apologies.

Why do we have to.

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Colton began, in a tone that bordered on desperation, but Ferdinand silenced him by raising his hand.

The matter of the competition has already been dealt with, Ferdinand said with an almost disturbing coldness.

Apologizing is just words, but disqualification is another story.

There is no room for moral errors in my company.

His words were as sharp as a well-honed blade, but delivered with the grace of a seasoned diplomat.

Still, Colton felt a chill run down his spine.

He had never imagined that this smooth, impeccably dressed man was capable of such ruthless precision.

Ferdinand was not just twisting the knife, he was burying it deep.

Mr.

Blakely, I think there's been a misunderstanding.

He can't just—” Colton's attempt at reasoning was quickly interrupted, as Ferdinand dismissed him with a barely blinking look.

Without saying anything else, Ferdinand motioned to the security team.

Two burly guards materialized in front of Colton as if they had been waiting for this moment all along.

No one other than staff is allowed to loiter in the room, one intoned.

of them, in a gravelly voice.

Before Colton or Melany could react, they were unceremoniously escorted to the door, their pride in tatters.

The indignity of it all was like a slap in the face that they would soon forget.

When they were out of sight, Ferdinand's lips formed a small, knowing smile.

He did not expect the Scarlet Serpent's reputation for cunning and beauty to be so true.

Even his partner is extraordinary.

Rebecca rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

Remarkable.

almost pounced on

He laughed softly.

meant your

a silver tongue, she murmured, shaking her

so down-to-earth, almost approachable, after all the

the competition behind us, why don't we take a break, Ferdinand suggested, pointing to the elevator

invitation hung in the air

accompanied by an entourage of guards - ascended to the

depths of a

Kellan, who sat

had a chance to thank you for intervening earlier,

he began,

injustice," Kellan

on her a moment longer than necessary, a flash

you have surprised

would have thought that you were a

in his

equally intrigued by him, felt the attraction of

unexpectedly: the man she had been looking

into the mysteries of the Charisma

broke into

if you've thought again

upon finding out that I was looking for a talented teacher,

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still won't talk to

own world due

her out of there, even just

in the air: his interest in Allison was not

and the effects of the poison that she

could identify the

widened, sensing the subtle but undeniable chemistry that existed between

an eyebrow and looked at

"Then, Mr.

you have food

Of course,

We visited the kitchen.

amused glances before slipping away, leaving Allison and Kellan

wink, as if to say, I see what's going on

help but suppress a laugh, internally recognizing that the same flirtatious energy hummed between Rebecca

slightly, “I'm less interested in your niece's pottery classes than

Lloyd.

offended by the change in

a genuine expression crossing

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