WorldNovelChapter 234: What nonsense are you spewing? How could Allison have access to company funds so easily? The staff isnt a bunch of fools! Lindy snapped at Colton, her temper flaring as she tried to drag him away.
She had never anticipated that Colton and Melanys so-called revelations would expose a glaring flaw in the subsidiarys defenses.
Youve already angered Keanu beyond belief.
Why arent you heading hyet? Just deliver the gifts and stop stirring up trouble! Lindy demanded, only to feel Melanys hand grab her wrist.
Lindy, I think theres been smisunderstanding, Melany said, feigning innocence.
Youve always had a soft spot for Allison, treating her like your own daughter, so its natural that youd be hesitant to believe shed misuse company assets.
She paused, then added sweetly, Im not jealous of her, heavens, no! I know how important ones reputation is. Thats why we must clear her name, especially since the subsidiarys losses coincide with her tenure.
This needs to be explained, dont you think? Melanys tone was self-righteous.
Taking Colton away now will only make this situation messier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDont you all see that? Onlookers, now drawn to the unfolding , began murmuring in agreement. Yeah, losing ten million is no small thing.
Asset diversion? Thats serious business! If we dont get to the bottom of this, the whole company is at risk. People could lose their jobs.
The secretary standing next to Rex, ever quick-witted, caught Lindys rising panic and smoothly chimed in, Exactly, Ms.
Clarke is part of the Stevens family.
Its better to air this out in the open, dont you think? Furious, Lindy pointed an accusing finger at the secretary. Are you even one of us? Have sdecency! Her anger only made Rex step forward protectively, shielding the secretary.
Youre acting like a fishwife! he spat, his voice thick with disdain.
A fishwife? Lindy repeated, her composure cracking as tears brimmed in her eyes.
After all these years of marriage, youve been the one out there chasing skirts! Mom, calm down.
This is about the company, not you and Dad, Colton intervened, trying to defuse the situation.
But Rex wasnt letting go that easily.
What man doesnt have a mistress? Youre just getting old, and unattractive, thats all! Rex snapped.
Unattractive? Lindys voice shook with disbelief.
Are you blind? Meanwhile, the secretary and Melany watched the spectacle unfold, their eyes gleaming as they subtly fueled the chaos.
Mrs.
Stevens, really, no need to resort to violence.
Were all adults here, the secretary said smoothly.
Lindy, please! You and Rex need to stop this bickering! Everyones watching! Melany chimed in, pretending to be the voice of reason.
What was meant to be a birthday banquet had descended into utter chaos.
Enough! The tension in the room reached its peak as Keanu, red-faced and trembling with fury, slammed his cane down so hard that the table flipped, sending dishes flying.
The room fell into stunned silence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAllison, her brow furrowed in concern, quickly stepped forward and placed a pill into Keanus hand.
She feared the mounting stress might trigger a heart attack.
Keanu, please go upstairs and rest.
Ill take care of everything here, she urged softly, trying to coaxhim away from the chads around them.
She had never imagined that the Stevens family would air their dirty laundry so shamelessly in front of everyone, especially on a day meant to celebrate Keanu.
Each of them seemed consumed by their own secrets and schemes, and the scene was nothing short of disgraceful. But after swallowing the pill, Keanu remained seated, his expression softening.
He looked at Allison with a steady gaze, his voice firm.
Dont worry, Allison.
Im here for you.
No one is going to push you around as long as Im still standing.
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