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,

everything youve done for the Stevens

tugged

in the future, youll always have a standing of

understood the

woman, Allison would face

his way of giving her leveragea declaration to everyone that as long as he lived,

protest further, Keanu

you still standing there? See Allison and

Lloyd out.

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

The butler nodded immediately.

Yes, sir.

as the butler

Ms.

Clarke, Mr.

its best if you leave

become chaotic,

you to witness more of

would be a torturous night for the

and Kellan walked side by side in silence, the

a flowerbed, the scent of night-blooming flowers

broke the

Ms.

Clarke, dont be troubled.

holds influence

he wont

quietly, her gaze distant

like Im letting him

I married Colton, Keanu was

hoped for a great-grandchild, someone to carry on

paths had diverged long

the Stevens family were severed, and the

softened as he looked at

me, Keanu doesnt

looking out for you, not the other way

Allisons hair

Kellan reached out and gently tucked