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.

Johnny might not show up, Travis thought it was just a ploy to inflate his own importance, pretending not to know Johnny well.

didn’t know him. No wonder Johnny mistook him for Colton.

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

to bear looking at Johnny,

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

raised his hand, cutting him off, “Whatever you meant, I’m not interested. Our conversation ends here. I hope you refrain from such

he paused and gave him a look that drenched Travis in

not grasping the gravity of the

the doorway, his lips curling into a sneer. Turning to Colton, he said with a cold laugh, “Explain? Explain what? That you weren’t trying

eyes swept over the bank card still in Colton’s hand. “Did you

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