Chapter 159: Allison stood there, her posture exuding arrogance, as if nothing could faze her.

It only infuriated Colton more.

His expression darkened as Melanys words sank in, suggesting that Allison had orchestrated the scandal deliberately to harm the company.

Allison, he seethed, his voice low with fury, how did I not see it before just how malicious you are? Youve given no thought to the Stevens Group.

Jealousy flared in his chest as he recalled the young man who had defended Allison earlier.

And now youre teaming up with outsiders to manipulate the press.

Over a comic book? Youre biting the hand that fed you, proving that people from small backgrounds cant be trusted! Allison wasnt the least bit surprised.

She had long understood that their worldview was twisted.

Calmly, she pulled out her phone, scrolling through the trending headlines, her lips curving into a faint smile.

Comic Artist Onyx Jimenez Exposed for Plagiarizing Drafts to Gain Fame, she read aloud.

The Stevens Group Jewelry Division Exploits Employees, Underpaying Designers While Profiting Millions.

She raised an eyebrow at Colton.

Colton Stevens Collaborates with a Plagiarist? Interesting.

Coltons jaw tightened, and before he could speak, Allisons voice turned sharper.

You paid that designer three hundred dollars for work you planned to sell for millions.

I cant believe I didnt see it earlier just how stingy you are, Mr.

Stevens.

visibly stiffened, guilt flickering across

had been her doing an attempt to flex her power

she hadnt anticipated it would

Colton, however, was livid.

his phone, but the moment he saw the local

scrolled, his

own image filled the screen, a swarm of reporters chasing after him with

this is

the media off our backs, call a press conference,

sure youre

narrowed, full

dont, the Stevens family

were venomous, but Allison remained

as though he wanted

just because you

Youre deliberately sabotaging me.

his body tense with barely contained

confuse my patience

your final

an

ideal womanthe forever innocent and kind one in his eyesit didnt surprise her

dripped with sarcasm as she replied,

never encountered an ex-husband who, after a divorce, begged for her help while maintaining such an arrogant

It was almost impressive.

Allison said mockingly, mirroring his earlier

of your legs in

Stevens.

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