WorldNovelChapter 233: Allison squinted as she scrutinized the document in front of her.
The seal was unmistakable it belonged to a subsidiary of the Stevens Group.
Before she could react, Melany stepped forward, gently reaching out to grasp Coltons arm, adopting an understanding demeanor.
Colton, didnt we agree to leave right after giving Keanu his gift? Her voice was sweet.
You cant do this... Youre putting Allison in an awkward spot, especially with so many people watching... Melany, Colton interrupted coldly, his gaze fixed on Allison as if daring her to respond.
You dont need to defend her in front of me.
Youre too kind-hearted unlike her.
She schemes and manipulates just to worm her way into Keanus favor.
He expected Allison to flinch, to show ssign of distress or anger.
Anything to indicate she was rattled.
But Allison remained unfazed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHer expression was serene, her lips curving into a faint smile that bordered on amusement, as though she were watching an entertaining sideshow.
His taunts didnt seem to register at all or worse, she didnt take them seriously.
Enough! Keanu suddenly thundered, his cane striking the floor with a sharp crack.
His fury reverberated through the room.
If it werent for Allison, would you even have the gall to stand here, parading around like this with your arrogance?! The old mans voice shook with rage.
If it werent for Allison saving the Stevens Group when it was on the brink of collapse, youd be worth nothing absolutely nothing! Allisons expression softened slightly as she reached out to steady Keanu, gently patting his back.
Keanu, theres no need to get so worked up.
Here, have swater to calm yourself, she murmured, offering him a glass.
She knew exactly what Colton was attempting to do.
He wanted to stir up , to make a spectacle of her.
But even she hadnt expected him to go so far as to cause a scene at Keanus birthday banquet right in front of all these high-profile guests.
Her gaze darkened as she recalled the information Gordon had gathered for her.
If she remained silent, shed appear weak vain, even, as if she had something to hide.
But if she pushed back too hard, Keanu might not be able to bear the truth being exposed in such a public manner.
She turned to Colton, her eyes icy.
Colton, today is Keanus birthday.
Im warning you dont try to stir up trouble with baseless accusations.
The consequences will be more than you can handle.
Coltons expression twisted into a sneer at her threat.
Baseless accusations? Youre just scared your true colors will finally be revealed.
Ever since their divorce, Allison had found a way to trample on his pride at every turn.
Hed been humiliated, cast aside, and now he was determined to see her brought to her knees.
Grandpa, youve been deceived all this time! Colton spat, his voice rising with frustration.
Allison married into our family with ulterior motives.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDuring our marriage, she used her position to embezzle funds from the Stevens Group.
Ten million dollarsgone! Even after the divorce, she continued siphoning money in secret! A ripple of shock spread through the crowd.
Voices murmured in disbelief.
No way... is Ms.
Clarke really capable of that? Mr.
Stevens must have solid evidence to say something so bold.
If its true, this is a serious crime... Keanus face flushed as he clutched his chest.
You... You want to pissoff, dont you? His voice trembled with anger and disbelief.
You idiot! Even if someone did embezzle money, it would never be Allison! Keanu, please sit down..
! Allisons tone shifted, more urgent now as she took his arm and tried to ease him into a chair.
Calm down, take a deep breath... Given his age and fragile health, an confrontation like this could be n dangerous. But Colton seemed blind to the danger.
Im telling the truth! he insisted, his voice harsh.
Allison has been colluding with Deandre Schultz from our subsidiary! During her twith the company, she manipulated him into orchestrating a ten-million-dollar loss! The evidence is all right here! Lindy, who had been standing quietly off to the side, suddenly turned pale. Her hands trembled as she glanced between Colton and the document in disbelief.
Deandre? That was her secret lover....
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