WorldNovelChapter 230: Keanu was certainly no saint, and he knew very well that Colton wasnt his only grandson.
After all, his own son had been quite the philanderer, fathering numerous illegitimate children, all of whom were eagerly circling for a slice of the family fortune.
So, Colton had never been that special to him.
Since Colton had becenamored with a woman driven by ambition and power, he had proven himself unfit for any meaningful position within the family.
Keanu had made his disapproval clear by not attending Coltons wedding.
Allison, rest assured, I know exactly who to invite and who not to invite to my birthday celebration, Keanu said, his tone firm.
I wont let you be embarrassed.
Its just a small gathering with a few of my old friends.
With a lifetof experience navigating family betrayals and business rivalries, Keanu had a sharp eye for people and their intentions.
You must be very busy lately.
I went on a vacation abroad and didnt reach out to you for a while.
How about I introduce you to sof my friends tomorrow? That way, you can explore more business opportunities.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis voice softened with genuine concern.
And remember, men arent a necessity.
In the end, you must be strong on your own! Allison lowered her head, a faint smile forming on her lips. Thank you, Keanu.
She was deeply moved by his sincerity.
Although she had only known Keanu for three years, even after leaving the Stevens family, he had continued to treat her like one of his own, always looking out for her best interests and meticulously planning for her future.
To refuse his kindness now would feel ungrateful.
I will definitely be there.
Keanu stroked his beard and let out a hearty laugh.
Good, good! Ill be waiting for you then.
But as if worried she might feel pressured, he quickly added, And dont worry.
The Stevens Group is my lifes work.
Even though Im retired, no one can touch my shares or assets.
Ive lived long enough to know that family ties arent always meaningful.
Many would go to any lengths for money, and youll find such people everywhere.
He spoke bluntly, his voice brimming with disdain.
Allison, I think highly of you, so dont worry about what others might think.
Youve agreed to come, and thats all that matters.
Besides, many of my friends have excellent sons.
I can introduce you to them.
Allisons eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
Go to any lengths for money? Was he hinting at something? Keanu snorted, as if reading her mind.
Dont misunderstand.
Im not referring to Colton.
He may be foolish, but hes not greedyand hes never been smart! Allison chuckled softly.
Dont worry, Ill be there.
I promise to be on time.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, at the Stevens family estate, Coltons face was dark with fury as he flung a stack of financial reports onto the table.
How can there be no problem? The companys been bleeding money for years! Just this year alone, weve lost nearly ten million.
Someones sabotaging us.
God knows how much theyve been embezzling before this! The money couldnt have just disappeared into thin air.
But without solid evidence, they were stuck.
Melany, who had been skimming through the documents, frowned, her brow furrowing in frustration.
The numbers seemed clean, but something didnt feel right.
Allison is really cunning... Colton, money isnt the issue here, she said, her tone growing more serious. But we cant let this go unpunished.
What if others see this and start following the example of thoseparasites? She leaned in closer, resting her hand lightly on his shoulder, her eyes narrowing as she flipped through the report again. Although she couldnt pinpoint the exact flaw, she knew how to stir the pot.
Maybe theres a mole in the subsidiary, she murmured, feigning innocence.
I heard Deandre was acting president before.
Hes in his thirties, rather handsome, and... well, he did have som interactions with Allison back then. Coltons jaw clenched, his knuckles whitening as he gripped the edge of the table.
Deandre? he repeated, his voice dripping with venom.
Ill have to find out how close he is to Allison! .
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