GoodReadChapter 18:Colton had already lost concentration once tonight on the yacht.
If that day Allison had seemed like a fiery rose, full of thorns, now her serene composure made her resemble the
moon shining outside: soft and luminous, but equally distant and cold.
Once the initial astonishment faded, everything What remained was a feeling of profound unfamiliarity.
The Allison he once knew never bothered with makeup, and her eyes had been warm and kind.
Now, those seyes were cold, as if he were a stranger to her.
There was no trace of affection left.
Not even bitterness.
For reasons he couldn't pinpoint, an inexplicable irritation flared inside Colton.
Noticing her distraction, Melany becfrustrated and her eyes flickered with a hint of jealousy.
Lindy, are you okay Melany stepped forward, her hand gently caressing Lindy's back as if she wanted to comfort
her.
Allison, whatever our differences, We should fix it between us.
How can you treat Lindy like that? She's our oldest daughter.
You're not worried about upsetting her.
Melany glanced at Kaelyn, giving her a silent signal.
Kaelyn noticed immediately.
Exactly, Miss Clarke! How can you be so inconsiderate You are an orphan and have no parents, right If the
Stevens family had not taken you in, you would be living the life you are living now Even after Mr.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStevens divorced you, he did not leave you empty-handed.
You left with four million! And this is just by invitation, no.
But here you are, causing the lady all this pain.
It's clear as day that someone like you can't hold a candle to Miss Johnson's grace! Seeing how they teamed up,
Allison wasn't the least bit surprised.
Kaelyn was Lindy's loyal lackey, and without Lindy's approval, she wouldn't dare act so boldly with Melany.
Lindy coughed softly, pretending to be someone deeply hurt.
I'm fine.
Allison has always been respectful.
She wouldn't do something like that.
Kaelyn quickly added: The lady has been very kind to you these last three years.
Even after the divorce, he treated you like a family member and gave you that bracelet...Ah, the bracelet.
A sarcastic laugh escaped Allison's lips.
If I'm not mistaken, that bracelet is part of a game, right.
And the other one should be wrapped around your wrist, Kaelyn.
Tell me, Lindy has treated you like her daughter too.
What nonsense are you talking! Kaelyn's face drained of color, her voice shaking as she stumbled over her
words.
Lady, don't listen to this lunatic.
I'll kick her out right now.
How can we allow someone like her to make waves in the Stevens family.
Allison laughed, her voice calm but cutting.
You speak so righteously, but it's too much coming from someone with sticky fingers.
Of all the things you could have stolen, you went after Lindy's favorite bracelet.
Kaelyn's face paled even more, and Allison continued: How does it feel, sleeping surrounded by stolen jewelry.
| bet that box you have under the bed It's so full of stolen items you can barely close it.
Kaelyn was in shock.
She had been so careful that she never imagined that her little activities would be discovered.
Her legs almost gave out and she stammered: That.
that's ridiculous.
But Lindy didn't take long to realize it.
He understood the situation with the sharpness of a blade.
Get out! Lindy snapped, her voice cold.
I'll deal with you later! Lindy, please don't be upset.
This isn't worth it, Melany quickly tried to calm her down, but panic crept into her tone.
He had invested so much, bribing Kaelyn, Lindy's maid, just to get close to the Stevens family.
Now, with a few words, Allison had gotten Kaelyn kicked out.
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Allison turned her gaze to Melany, offering her a smile that didn't reach her eyes.
| don't need anyone's approval to take back what's mine.
And considering that someone like me, an orphan with no ties, could still get the Spider's Web invitation.
Allison's voice was casual, almost indifferent, as she spoke in front of everyone.
Once married into the family, you should at least be able to get by with that.
So, Lindy, there's no need to worry.
With such a resourceful new daughter-in-law, the Stevens family will reach even greater heights.
Melany was speechless.
She had set the trap herself.
Allison's words were a carefully placed thorn.
If Melany couldn't contribute anything significant, she would never hold her own within the Stevens family.
The gossip would never stop, and she would be constantly compared to Allison, always at fault.
Just thinking about it made her blood boil.
But Lindy's eyes lit up and a knowing smile spread across her face.
Of course, Lindy's parents Melany are more than capable.
Not only will they support their daughter, but they will also surely help the Stevens family prosper.
So, Allison, think about it: you are really willing to sever all ties with us.
His words contained both a veiled threat and a promise.
A threat and a clear challenge, directed directly at Allison, while also putting pressure on Melany.
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