WorldNovelChapter 254: Allisons eyes flashed coldly as she looked at Colton.
Mr.
Stevens, she began, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Shouldnt you at least have the decency to keep your word? But then again, if youd prefer not to admit it now, Im sure the audience will only continue to grow.
Rebecca chimed in, Exactly! So, I suggest you apologize quickly before this gets even more embarrassing.
Colton was caught off guard by Allisons unflinching resolve.
Off to the side, Melany frowned.
Allison, dont you think this is going a little too far? Colton was your husband, after all.
Publicly humiliating him like this is a bit harsh, dont you think? Yes, he lost, but he made that bet in the heat of the moment.
Melany felt a knot of frustration tighten in her chest.
She had been wary about the wager from the start and had wanted to stop Colton, but it involved the jade, and Coltons confidence had blinded him.
In her heart, she had hopedprayedthat he would defeat Allison.
But he didnt even crack the top ten! What an embarrassment! Coltons expression darkened.
Sometimes, its better to leave a way out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBesides, there was an unexpected issue during the competition.
It threwoff.
He wasnt about to admit his defeat, not to Allison.
But Allison wasnt about to let him off so easily.
Oh, so youre still refusing to own up, Mr.
Stevens? Her tone wasnt even surprised.
After all, they had already tried to squirm their way out of a bet back in Athton.
But this time, Allison wasnt going to let them walk away unscathed.
Fine, suit yourself.
But when more people gather, itll be fun to hear you explain yourself in front of a bigger crowd.
As their voices continued, more onlookers started to close in.
With Rebecca egging them on, the crowd was swelling by the second.
Coltons pride was on the line.
Apologizing now would be like handing over his dignity on a silver platter, but the longer he waited, the more hed be ridiculed.
The murmurs from those nearby were already beginning to gnaw at his patience.
Melany finally blurted, Allison, cant you show a little compassion? Allison met her gaze with a calm smile.
Im afraid thats not something I can offer either of you.
With more eyes on him, Colton clenched his jaw.
He knew there was no way out.
Enough already! he snapped.
III apologize! Colton knelt.
Im sorry.
I underestimated you.
His only thought was to get through this ordeal and disappear as soon as possible.
But before he could even comprehend what was happening, Allison had snatched a megaphone from Rebecca and was already amplifying the moment.
Theres no need to make such a spectacle, Mr.
Stevens, she called out, her voice booming through the megaphone.
Since youre offering... Allison raised the megaphone to her lips.
If you offer a sincere apology, Ill be gracious enough to let bygones be bygones.
Colton, stunned, didnt have tto process the swift turn of events before the crowds attention zeroed in on him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWait, isnt that Colton Stevens, CEO of the Stevens Group? Is he really kneeling? To Ms.
Clarke, no less? Werent they married once? I heard them bet earlier.
Colton swore hed kneel if he lost.
I didnt expect Ms.
Clarke to be so formidable! Losing isnt the shameful part.
Its his refusal to accept defeat thats cringe-worthy.
The murmurs only grew louder, and with each passing second, Coltons face drained of color.
This was a level of humiliation he had never known.
Allison! Melany quickly rushed to his side, helping him to his feet.
You did this on purpose! Allison simply shrugged, her expression unbothered.
What else would you expect? Colton seethed, fists clenched at his sides.
The growing crowd now included reporters, their cameras flashing capturing his humiliation from every angle.
Youll regret this! he spat through gritted teeth, storming off with m Melany close behind, not waiting for Allisons response. Rebecca burst into laughter, unable to contain herself.
Running away already? What a sore loser! Allisons eyes narrowed as she watched them leave.
I assumed Colton or Melany might have been behind thoserule-breakers, but how... it seems they arent clever enough for that.
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