Chapter 246: Colton was on the verge of exploding.

How dare you insult me like this! He had never imagined that the once gentle and accommodating Allison could transform into someone so sharp-tongued.

The thought of Keanu favoring Allison, even entrusting her with the family heirloom, made his blood boil.

Let me give you some advice: return the jade.

Grandpa was out of his mind that day, too angry to think straight, and you exploited that.

But that Ruby Jade rightfully belongs to the Stevens heir.

Each word he spat was full of venom.

Without his backing, youd be far from enjoying this freedom.

In recent days, the picture had finally become clear to Colton.

Despite the divorce, Allison was never struggling financially.

The reason was glaring Keanu held her in special regard.

The realization gnawed at him relentlessly.

He couldnt believe that, in just three short years, his grandfather had shifted his affections from him to her! Meanwhile, Melany clung to his arm, feigning innocence.

Exactly, Allison.

Surely your conscience wont allow you to keep something that isnt yours.

And seeing as Keanus getting older, someone as noble as you wouldnt be greedy enough to hold on to that jade, would you? Melany was seething with hatred.

Since that wretched birthday banquet, Lindy had declared her a rival, and their animosity had only grown deeper by the day.

Worse yet, Keanus distaste for Melany had become glaringly obvious.

favor now, her place in the Stevens family would be

Melany needed Colton to retrieve the jade, the symbol of his inheritance, and

barely spared them a glance, her attention focused on the

her goggles and began polishing her ice skates, not

You two are disgusting.

plotting to take back Keanus belongings, its not your decision to

of dealing with their shamelessness had toughened her, and she continued prepping her gear, her

expression twisted with cold

plan to sink your claws into my family! Rebecca,

or deaf? Before she could act, a pair of

frowning, as she saw

Whats this, Mr.

now? Naturally, Ferdinand replied with a charming, polished smile,

all, both

Clarke have been wronged.

just stand by and

Mr.

and Miss Johnson would be wise not

if I inadvertently instruct

stepped forward, each brandishing

At your service, Mr.

Colton and Melany instinctively took a few steps

had ties to

reputationhis ruthless methods were as famous

in to whisper, Colton, the competition

Lets focus on that.

competitions top three finishers set to receive lucrative rewards and significant

ground, he knew he had

Lets go.

off, Ferdinands smile returned, and he

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