GoodReadChapter 20: Keanu had lived long enough to see through every type of person who crossed his path.
With a sharp edge to his words, he joked: Miss Johnson, let's not pretend.
The Stevens family was not a big nin his eyes.
| know that's why you abandoned the engagement and ran away to get married abroad.
You almost turned us into a joke! And now, you cback dancing the waltz.
Funny, right? Now that we're resurrected, you're interested again.
You really thought | wouldn't notice.
Keanu didn't mince words, unleashing his scolding without restraint.
You think you can fool me.
I'd rather leave it all to Allison than let you take a single cent.
Melany's face drained of color as Keanu's words hit home.
Colton instinctively pulled her closer.
She had her reasons then.
We were separated for three years and now we can finally be together.
How can you get in the way And you know what She's not after my money.
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His family even wants to invest in the new business.
All they want is for us to be happy.
Grandpa, you're being unfair to her.
As Colton spoke, his gaze briefly shifted to Allison.
She sat, imperturbable, almost indifferent, as if this had nothing to do with her.
The sight of his calm demeanor only fueled his frustration.
Keanu becenraged.
Don't you dare mention these last three years! You are ungrateful.
A fool, that's what you are.
You have no idea who really cares about you.
Keanu couldn't understand how his grandson could be so blind when he had been so sharp his entire life.
Her fury was palpable as she glared at Colton.
When you were sick, it was Allison who stayed by your side, day after day.
And when our company was on the brink, who do you think stood up to Kellan? That man is as unpredictable as a
thunderstorm, yet she went alone to save our company.
You think we'd be where we are today without her.
Keanu's voice wavered as the memory of those days stirred something deep.
Everyone in town knew Kellan's temper, but Allison, as young as she was, had somehow managed to handle it.
It was rumored that she had been kneeling in front of his office for hours, waiting to make her case.
Keanu never thought the day would cwhen Colton, after everything Allison had done, would treat her like
this.
His heart ached with a bitter mixture.
of sorrow and rage.
Have you ever heard the saying, Ingratitude never goes unpunished? Colton, with a cold tone, replied: | haven't
forgotten what he did for the family.
That's why | gave him four million and a villa.
She has more than enough to live comfortably for the rest of her life.
| knew | owed her something, but in her eyes, | had already paid that debt.
Allison was a good woman, sure, but you can't makelove her now.
As if she sensed the weakness in his argument, Colton looked at Allison and added, almost pleadingly: | know
you love me, but | don't feel the same.
You can't twist my arm to makelove you, and whatever gyou're playing with Grandpa, it won't work.
I'm staying with Melany, no matter how much you try to separate us.
Allison's voice was calm, but it had a cutting edge.
Trying to separate us.
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| haven't even said anything.
To say she wasn't hurt would have been a lie, but after the divorce, she had distanced herself from the
memories.
Now, the situation seemed almost absurd to her.
Maybe it wasn't Colton she had loved all those years, but the version of him from a tlong ago, who had been
full of life, passion and sincerity.
Colton caught the flash of anger on his face, although he hid it quickly.
It was like a slap in the face.
Take the money and go.
I'm never going to be with someone like you... Before he could finish, Keanu's patience broke.
With one swift movement, he raised the cane and slammed it hard on Colton's back.
The sharp sound of the blow echoed through the room.
room.
Keanu's anger had boiled over.
He struck without holding back and Colton fell to his knees.
Melany tried to run forward, but the butler blocked her way, his face expressionless.
Miss Johnson, it's a family matter.
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