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

her always thinking

influential people, laying the groundwork for potential business

coincidence! someone said, stepping

grandson is

Clarkes age.

man could finish, a cold voice

so flighty! Coltons tone was as cold as ice, his dark eyes devoid of

yet when

past three years, the woman who once greeted him with nothing but

Coltons expression darkened further.

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

other man looked caught

Mr.

you mean by that? No one had expected Coltons sudden appearance,

Coltons

table with a loud thud, and he shot his son a glare that could freeze

dare you speak to your grandfathers guest in such a manner? Rex was stunned his obedient

sensing the rising tension, quickly refilled

Its his youth, sir.

they are at that

conceal the jealousy that

she carefully approached Rex

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