Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

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.

and to me, youre worth

for everything youve done

faint smile tugged at his

choose in the future, youll always have a standing

had long understood

a divorced woman, Allison would face judgment and disdain

his way of giving her leveragea declaration to everyone that as long as he lived, no one would dare mistreat

protest further, Keanu looked

you still standing there? See Allison

Lloyd out.

to see who has the guts to trouble them! His tone held an edge, more a command

The butler nodded immediately.

Yes, sir.

farewell as the butler led her and Kellan

Ms.

Clarke, Mr.

its best if you leave for

events have become chaotic,

in no mood for you

was clear that tonight would be

by side in silence,

the scent of night-blooming

broke the

Ms.

Clarke, dont be troubled.

holds influence

giving you that jade, hes making a statement: he wont let something so precious fall

know, Allison replied quietly, her gaze distant as if lost

feel like Im letting

married Colton, Keanu was

a great-grandchild, someone to carry on the Stevens

their paths had diverged long

the Ruby Jade seemed like

gaze softened as he looked

me, Keanu doesnt see it that

out for you, not

strand of Allisons hair fluttered loose in the

Kellan reached out and gently