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.

to me,

gift for you, for everything

smile tugged

you choose in the future, youll always have

had long understood

divorced woman, Allison would face judgment

of giving her leveragea declaration to everyone that

further, Keanu looked sharply at

you still standing

Lloyd out.

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

The butler nodded immediately.

Yes, sir.

as the butler led her and

Ms.

Clarke, Mr.

its best if you leave for

events have become chaotic,

for you to witness more

would be a torturous night

side in silence, the cool

the scent of night-blooming flowers swirling in the

finally broke the

Ms.

Clarke, dont be troubled.

influence within the

he wont let something so precious fall into the hands

know, Allison replied quietly, her gaze

just feel like

married Colton, Keanu was so

a great-grandchild, someone to carry on the

their paths had diverged long

Stevens family were severed, and the Ruby Jade seemed like too

gaze softened as he looked at

doesnt see it that

anything, hes looking out for you,

of Allisons hair fluttered

and gently tucked it behind