Chapter 242: Colton and Melany stood frozen, their eyes wide with shock.

Keanu had never mentioned the jade before.

This is mine to give, the old man scoffed coldly, his voice sharp and unwavering.

You think you can tell me what to do with my own possessions? Youve bled me dry and nearly brought the Stevens Group to ruin.

I dont care how you scrape by from now on, but Ill repay Allison.

He opened the box and held the delicate piece of jade for everyone to see, his gaze sweeping across the room.

She saved my life, yet you all slandered her like shes nothing.

Clearly, in your eyes, my life doesnt hold much value.

After the fiasco of todays birthday celebration, it became painfully clear to Keanu that his so-called family were nothing more than a pack of ungrateful leeches.

Taking a deep breath, he steadied his trembling hands and turned back to Allison.

So, Ill give it to you, Allison.

Youve shown more honor than any of them.

My only regret is being disappointed in every one of you! His words landed like heavy blows, and despite the anxious glances exchanged across the room, no one dared to speak.

They knew better than to challenge Keanus decisions.

Once he set his mind on something, there was no turning back.

Allison furrowed her brow, her voice soft but firm.

Keanu, this is too precious.

I cant possibly accept it.

Having grown up in an orphanage, she had rarely experienced such gestures of familial warmth.

Keanus generosity, paired with the significance of the jade, touched her deeply.

Though she didnt lack material wealth, the thought that someone valued her enough to offer her such a treasured keepsake was overwhelming.

But Keanu merely placed the box firmly in her hands.

Take it.

me, youre worth

for you, for everything youve done for

smile tugged

choose in the

understood the harshness

would face judgment and

declaration to everyone that as

further, Keanu looked sharply

still standing there?

Lloyd out.

trouble them! His tone held an edge, more a command

The butler nodded immediately.

Yes, sir.

as the butler led her and Kellan

Ms.

Clarke, Mr.

best if you

have become chaotic,

in no mood for you to

that tonight would be a torturous night for the Stevens

outside, Allison and Kellan walked side by side

passed a flowerbed, the scent of night-blooming

broke

Ms.

Clarke, dont be troubled.

still holds influence within

he wont let something so precious fall into the hands

know, Allison replied quietly, her gaze distant

just feel like

I married Colton, Keanu was so

someone to carry on

paths had diverged

and the Ruby Jade

gaze softened as

Keanu doesnt see

looking out for you, not the

hair fluttered

reached out and gently tucked it behind

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