Chapter 232: The banquet buzzed with energy, the clinking of glasses and echoes of laughter filling every corner of the grand hall.

Keanus eightieth birthday, a milestone that commanded respect, had drawn the most influential families in Ontdale, all eager to pay their respects.

Inside the lavish hall, familiar faces mingled, raising their glasses high.

A toast to Mr.

Stevens for reaching this incredible age! one of the guests called out.

Mr.

Stevens, your granddaughter-in-law ah, forgive me your granddaughter is truly a treasure to you! Another voice chimed in, Indeed, Ms.

Clarkes gift is remarkable! That delicate porcelain from the pottery master Emanuel Welsh is no ordinary item.

Not just anyone can acquire such a thing! All eyes turned to Allison, standing elegantly by Keanus side.

Her presence commanded attention, and the porcelain, a masterpiece, seemed to reflect the admiration they held for her.

Keanus eyes twinkled as he gave her shoulder a proud pat.

Of course! Allison is a rare gem far better than any grandson of mine.

Talented, capable, and with a flair for creating perfumes! If any of you have young men around her age, youd better match them wisely while you can! Allison shot him a playful yet exasperated look.

theres no need

Keanu for her always

influential people, laying the groundwork for potential business ventures, and

a coincidence! someone said, stepping forward

is close

Clarkes age.

could finish, a cold voice sliced through the

right mind wanting a woman so flighty! Coltons tone was

room, noting her poise and radiance, yet when their eyes met, it

woman who once greeted him with nothing but tenderness now

Coltons expression darkened further.

to pair Allison with someone and worse, seeing the genuine interest others had in her fueled an unspoken fury

caught off guard,

Mr.

had expected Coltons sudden appearance, much

Stevens, Coltons father,

glass hit the table with a loud thud, and he shot his son

manner? Rex was stunned his obedient son, acting so foolishly in front of a room full of

secretary, sensing the rising tension, quickly

Its his youth, sir.

as they are at that

the jealousy that

as she

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