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Chapter 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 quipped, Miss Johnson, lets not pretend.

The Stevens family wasnt some grand name in your eyes.

I know thats why you dropped the engagement and ran off to marry abroad.

You almost turned us into a joke! And now, you waltz back in.

Funny, isnt it? Now that weve risen, youre interested again.

Did you really think I wouldnt notice? Keanu didnt mince words, delivering his scolding without restraint.

You think you can fool me? Id rather leave everything to Allison than let you get your hands on even a dime! Melanys face drained of color as Keanus words hit their mark.

Colton instinctively pulled her close.

She had her reasons back then.

We were apart for three years, and now we can finally be together.

How can you stand in the way of that? And you know what? Shes not after my money.

Her family even wants to invest in the new business.

All they want is for us to be happy.

Grandpa, youre being unfair to her.

As Colton spoke, his gaze briefly flicked to Allison.

She sat there, unbothered, almost detached, as if this had nothing to do with her.

The sight of her calm demeanor only fueled his frustration.

Keanus temper flared.

Dont you dare mention these last three years! Youre ungrateful! A fool, thats what you are.

You have no idea who truly cares for you! Keanu couldnt understand how his grandson could be so blind when he had been so shrewd all his life.

His fury was palpable as he glared at Colton.

When you were sick, it was Allison who stayed by your side, day in and day out.

And when our company was on the brink, who do you think faced Kellan? That mans as unpredictable as a thunderstorm, yet she went alone to save our company.

Do you think wed be where we are today without her? Keanus voice faltered as the memory of those days stirred something deep.

Everyone in town knew Kellans temper, but Allison, as young as she was, had somehow managed to handle him.

There were whispers that she had knelt outside his office for hours, waiting to make her case.

Your source for updates gⱯlnσν????ls․com Keanu never thought the day would come when Colton, after everything Allison had done, would treat her like this.

His heart ached with a bitter mix of sorrow and rage.

Ever hear the saying? Ingratitude never goes unpunished.

Colton, his tone turning cold, shot back, I havent forgotten what she did for the family.

Thats why I gave her four million and a villa.

Shes got more than enough to live comfortably for the rest of her life.

He knew he owed her something, but in his eyes, hed already repaid that debt.

Allison was a good woman, sure, but you cant force me to love her now.

As if sensing the weakness in his argument, Colton glanced at Allison and added, almost pleadingly, I know you love me, but I just dont feel the same way.

You cant twist my arm into loving you, and whatever game youre playing with Grandpa, it wont work.

Im staying with Melany, no matter how much you try to drive a wedge between us! Allisons voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge to it.

Drive a wedge? I havent even said anything.

To say she wasnt hurt would have been a lie, but after the divorce, she had distanced herself from the memories.

Now, she found the situation almost absurd.

Maybe it wasnt Colton she had loved all those years, but the version of him from a time long past the one who had been full of life, passion, and sincerity.

Colton caught the flash of anger on her face, though she quickly masked it.

It felt like a slap in the face.

Take the money and go.

Im never going to be with someone like you… Before he could finish, Keanus patience snapped.

With a swift motion, he raised his cane and brought it down hard on Coltons back.

The sharp sound of the strike echoed through the room.

Keanus anger had boiled over.

He struck without holding back, and Colton crumpled to his knees.

Melany tried to rush forward, but the butler blocked her path, his face expressionless.

Miss Johnson, this is a family matter.

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