Chapter 561

As Johnny watched the couple’s transaction unfold before his eyes, his expression darkened in an instant.

Travis, who had been keeping a watchful eye on Johnny’s demeanor, felt his heart skip a beat when he saw the sudden shift. Only then did he notice Mandy’s gesture of passing the card.

Travis nearly fainted at the sight. He never expected Colton to pull such a reckless stunt.

In the entire city hall, it was common knowledge that Johnny and Owen despised under–the–table money exchange. The Gilberts‘ actions were tantamount to sabotaging their own chances of prosperity.

Travis had thought that the Gilberts must have had some connection that warranted Johnny’s special attention. That was the reason he got on board with the Gilberts when Colton approached him.

up, Travis thought it was just a ploy to inflate his own importance,

did he realize… Colton truly didn’t know him. No wonder Johnny mistook him for Colton.

Colton was going to be the death of him. He frantically tried to signal the couple with his eyes, but they were oblivious. Meanwhile, Colton was already extending the card towards Johnny, saying, “Mr. Johnny, this is just a small token of our appreciation from the Gilbert family.”

looking at Johnny, his mind echoing with one thought: It’s over!

the card doomed not only the Gilbert family’s bidding hopes but also Travis‘ own future prospects, merely for being the intermediary. Even though he hadn’t taken the Gilberts‘ money, Travis would never escape the taint of bribery in Johnny’s eyes. Johnny, face void of emotion, stared at Colton and said with a cold huff, “Mr. Gilbert, do you really think I came here for this card?” Colton’s face fell as he sensed Johnny’s mood turning stormy. The card almost slipped from his grasp as he

Our conversation ends here. I hope you refrain from

by Travis, he paused and gave him a

gravity of the situation. “Mr. Travis, on my behalf, please explain

through the doorway, his lips curling into a sneer. Turning to Colton, he said with a cold laugh, “Explain? Explain

in Colton’s hand. “Did you really think you could fix things with money? Didn’t you bother to

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